Sciton Clear Suite

An Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet) is a type of crystalline medium used in laser therapy to treat deep pigmentation; and is considered the safest laser treatment for darker skin types (Fitzpatrick V and VI). Nd:YAG produces infrared, high-energy light at the wavelength of 1064 nanometres, which can reach deeper layers of the skin than other types of lasers (Sciton’s Moxi™, HALO® and BBL® modalities, for example). A Nd:YAG laser can heat up, target and destroy pigmented lesions and vascular lesions, which encourages new cell growth and stimulates the production of collagen in the treated area.

• Pigmented lesions: brown age spots (solar lentigines), sun damage, freckles, naevi (blue-grey patches), dark pigmentation under the eyes 
• Vascular lesions: including spider veins, broken capillaries, varicose veins, thread veins, strawberry marks, birthmarks.

• Selective targeting and precision: the 1064 nm wavelength effectively targets oxyhaemoglobin and deoxygenated haemoglobin within blood vessels, to ensure a precise treatment with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. 
• Deeper penetration for larger vessels: the Sciton 1064 nm laser’s longer wavelength allows for deeper penetration into the skin, making it effective for treating larger and deeper vascular lesions, such as leg veins and venous lakes. 
• Minimal downtime and non-invasive: compared to surgery, or sclerotherapy (which involves injecting medicine into vascular lesions to make them shrink), Sciton’s 1064 nm laser therapy is non-invasive and has minimal downtime, allowing patients to resume normal activities directly after treatment. 
• Reduced risk of scarring:the controlled, precise delivery of energy, coupled with the cooling mechanisms in Sciton’s 1064 nm laser, work to minimise thermal damage to surrounding tissue, which reduces the likelihood of scarring.
• Long-term efficacy: most patients experience significant and long-lasting clearance of vascular and/or pigmented lesions after a series of treatments. 

Laser therapy is the preferred treatment modality for vascular lesions (spider veins, rosacea) and venous malformations (birthmarks, strawberry marks, etc); yet Sciton’s 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser stands apart from competing laser technologies, both for its deep tissue penetration and its effectiveness on a range of vascular conditions. Unlike other lasers, Sciton’s 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser can selectively target haemoglobin-rich blood vessels while preserving adjacent tissue, thus minimising the risk of scarring.

Yes: expect to feel a stinging or burning sensation, but it will only last for a second!  Be assured that the pain really is momentary and subsides as soon as the area has been zapped. There is no ache, burning or peeling to worry about.

While generally safe, certain conditions contraindicate these treatments:

• Pregnancy
• Active infections in the treatment area, which should be resolved before proceeding
• Use of medications like isotretinoin (Accutane), which can increase skin sensitivity
• History of keloid formation, because laser treatments may trigger keloid development
• Some darker skin tones. Although Nd:YAG lasers are suitable for all skin types, darker skin tones (Fitzpatrick V-VI) may have a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation
• Recent sun exposure or tanning
• Presence of implants or metal in the treatment area, because Nd:YAG lasers can heat metal objects.

Potential side effects include temporary redness, swelling, bruising; and, in rare cases, blistering or hyperpigmentation, particularly in darker skin types (Fitzpatrick types V and VI).  

This varies from patient to patient; most require 1 to 3 sessions for optimum results. Highly resistant vascular lesions might require more than one treatment; while more superficial vascular lesions might benefit from a combination of laser treatments, utilising Sciton’s BBL® alongside Sciton’s 1064 nm laser, for example.