Crystalite facial

The main uses for the Crystalite panels are for Photo Rejuvenation treatments alone, or, for more intense skin rejuvenation treatments, the Crystalite is combined with the Angelite II Super Intense Pulse of Light Treatments (SIPL).

The main skin problems that are treated using the Crystalite panels are:

• Rosacea: best results when combined with the Angelite II Super Intense Pulse of Light
• Acne treatments: best results with combination therapy
• Actinic keratoses
• Pre-malignant skin lesions
• Superficial squamous and some basal cell carcinomas
• Widespread sun damage & pigmentation
• Large pore size.

What are the treatments like?

Patients receiving the Blue, Red, or Infra Red Crystalite will simply sit in front of the light panel for about 30 minutes. Treatments are spaced at weekly intervals. The number of your treatments, your treatment time and your treatment interval may vary.

People who cannot have Crystalite

• Epileptics
• Patients with Macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
• Pregnant women
• Patients with a fresh tan (we recommend you wait for 4 weeks before having treatment)
• People who are taking photosensitizing medications

MORE INFORMATION?

For more information about these treatments or to book a time for a consultation or treatment please contact our friendly staff at Brisbane Cosmetic Clinic on ph: 07 33915710.

What is a Crystalite?

It's the very latest in LED Phototherapy for photo rejuvenation, stimulation of collagen and acne treatments. It is neither a laser nor an IPL treatment. It delivers light through thousands of light-emitting diodes, containing no harmful UVA UVB radiation. Photons of light penetrate the skin, which leads to increased blood flow, oxygenation, detoxification and cell proliferation. The treatment is painless and may be used in combination with the Angelite Intense Pulse of Light and with the Clear Sonic. No recovery time is needed.

Because it is non-invasive and safe with no patient downtime, it offers new and exciting treatments for ageing or sun damaged skin. The "Crystalite" is the only unit in Australia with five different panels and output crystals with a fixed single wavelength technology, depending on the color of the panel in use.

What is a Crystalite and what does it do?

An LED is a Light Emitting Diode and is a device, which emits highly pure colours of very gentle light - less energy in fact than a 25-watt kitchen light bulb. With this treatment, unlike the Intense Pulse of Light treatments, little or no heat is produced. NASA research has shown that certain types of pure LED light can stimulate wound healing and tissue growth. In simple terms the molecular biology of the skin cells is altered such that the cells begin a process of rejuvenation and age reversal. The skin produces new collagen, kills unwanted pathological bacteria, inhibits breakdown enzymes, increases the blood and lymphatic circulation and alters the way the skin cells perform on a molecular level. This is therefore directly opposite to process of normal aging. Crystalite technology can stimulate your own skin cells to produce the biological components of more youthful, healthy skin. This is called Photo modulation.

About our range of Crystalite Panels

Blue Light

At 410 nanometers, this is optimum wavelength for effective treatment of acne vulgaris and acne related skin infection. Although mainly used for acne, this light panel may also be used to treat rosacea, fungal conditions, psoriasis, and simple skin cancers. Blue Light can also be used for Photo Dynamic therapy (PDT).

Photodynamic therapy and the Blue Crystalite

The Blue Crystalite is specifically used for treating acne and is very effective in helping reduce the numbers of bacterium that colonise acne prone skin. The Blue Crystalite has been found to be a very effective treatment of moderate acne and may be the treatment for you.

How does Blue Crystalite panel work?

The Blue Crystalite kills the P. acnes bacteria in your skin. The Blue Light can be administered alone or in conjunction with the topical application of a special medicated cream for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Studies show that the Blue Crystalite provides treatment for both active lesions and other inactive sebaceous glands that are not creating active lesions. Pretreatment with the special medicated cream used in photodynamnic therapy for acne may offer additional reduction of lesions, pustules, and papules.

Green Light

At 525 nanometers, this is the treatment of choice for photodynamic therapy for the effective treatment of severe sun or photo aged skin. It is also a very effective treatment for some pre-cancerous skin lesions.

Yellow Light

At 590 nanometers, this light is normally used on IPL units for photo facials and photo rejuvenation. On the "Crystalite", the yellow panel will perform a similar role. It is also used for gentle photo facials and continuing pigmentation treatment after treatment with the red panel. In addition, the Yellow panel is used to treat Rosacea after treatment with the Angelite. We also use the Yellow light to treat skin following superficial or light peels or inflammatory conditions causing redness.

Red Light

At 630 nanometers, the Red Light increases the production of collagen as well as increases circulation making this colour the ideal photo-rejuvenation panel. This light is used to smooth and brighten the complexion, lessen hyper pigmentation, reduce puffiness and improve the appearance of aging and damaged skin. It can minimize superficial wrinkles, shrink sebaceous glands and settle bruising, swelling, and edema. It is also used for patients with rosacea and treatments with this light therapy help reduce inflammation of tissue after surgery.

Infrared light

At 850 nanometers, this is an invisible light. Doctors mainly use this light for deep penetration and healing of tissue. It can assist with a more speedy recovery after surgery, especially Liposuction. It can be alternated with the red panel to stimulate healing. Its benefit is in the first two to three weeks post-operatively. It is especially valuable to decrease inflammation and swelling after liposuction and facial surgery and to help stimulate the circulation and the lymphatics. Healing time may be reduced significantly with the use of this panel. There has been some research to indicate that this light may also help to relieve some of the discomfort from rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.

Crystalite treatments are painless and allow you to return to your normal daily routine immediately.