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Acutip 500™

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Cutera Acutip 500™ treatment, a cutting-edge light-based therapy designed to safely and effectively eliminate individual sunspots and small spider veins on the face. Using innovative cooled tip technology, the Cutera Acutip 500™ targets and removes pigmented lesions and vascular imperfections without causing scarring or hypopigmentation. Cutera Acutip 500™ offers a safe, efficient solution for achieving a clearer, more youthful complexion, whether seeking a non-invasive alternative to cryotherapy or rejuvenating your skin with minimal risk. Read on to learn about the key benefits, treatment process, and additional options for enhancing your skin health and appearance.

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Acutip 500™ at a glance

Best Results

2-4 Treatments
Anaesthetic

None
Duration of Results

6-12 Months
Procedure Time

20-30min
Treatment Recovery

1-4 Days
Skin Specialist

Therapist
Risks & Complications

Low
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Safe and Effective Removal of Sunspots and Small Spider Veins

The Cutera Acutip 500™ is a revolutionary light-based treatment designed to remove individual sunspots, age spots, cherry spots and small spider veins on the face. Using a cooled tip, the Acutip minimises the risk of scarring or hypopigmentation, making it an ideal choice for targeted skin rejuvenation.

The Cutera Acutip 500™ Treatment Benefits

Precise Light Energy Delivery

The Cutera Acutip 500™ uses precise light energy to target and eliminate small benign pigmented lesions such as sunspots, age spots, and cherry angiomas.
The treatment is non-invasive and delivers effective results without damaging the surrounding skin.

Cooled Tip Technology

It's cooled tip allows targeted treatment of tiny areas, including the nose, cheeks, and chin.
This innovative feature reduces the risk to surrounding skin, ensuring a safe treatment process.

Quick Treatment for Small Facial Veins

The Cutera Acutip 500™ can quickly treat small facial veins, such as spider veins, without complications.
The treatment minimises the risk of bruising, offering a comfortable and effective solution for vascular lesions.

Part of Cutera's Xeo Multi-Platform System

The Cutera Acutip 500™ handpiece is part of the versatile Cutera Xeo system, which offers various skin rejuvenation treatments.

Why Choose Cutera Acutip 500™?

Safe and Effective

It offers a safe and effective solution for removing individual sunspots, age spots, and small facial veins. This advanced treatment minimises the risk of complications, ensuring a comfortable experience with excellent results.

Non-Invasive Alternative

As a non-invasive alternative to cryotherapy, the Acutip reduces the risk of hypopigmentation and scarring. The cooled tip technology and precise light energy delivery make it a superior choice for targeted skin treatments.

How Cutera Acutip 500™ Works

Treatment Type	Description
Sunspot Removal	- The Cutera Acutip 500™ delivers visible light that is selectively absorbed by pigmented spots on the skin. - The heating of the pigmented cells leads to their removal without the risk of scarring or hypopigmentation. - The treatment suits sunspots on the face, chest, shoulders, and arms.
Facial Vein Removal	- The Cutera Acutip 500™ uses pulses of light energy to clot the blood within the targeted veins. - The coagulated veins are eventually reabsorbed by the body, with blood flow redirected to deeper veins.

Treatment Type

Description

Sunspot Removal

- The Cutera Acutip 500™ delivers visible light that is selectively absorbed by pigmented spots on the skin.

- The heating of the pigmented cells leads to their removal without the risk of scarring or hypopigmentation.

- The treatment suits sunspots on the face, chest, shoulders, and arms.

Facial Vein Removal

- The Cutera Acutip 500™ uses pulses of light energy to clot the blood within the targeted veins.

- The coagulated veins are eventually reabsorbed by the body, with blood flow redirected to deeper veins.

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Is the Cutera Acutip 500™ available at all Skin Renewal clinics?

The Cutera Acutip 500™ treatment is available in Johannesburg at the Parkhurst and Fourways clinics.

What do treatments feel like?

When the handpiece is placed on your skin, you will experience a cool and comfortable sensation. When the light pulse is delivered, you may feel a mild, brief pinching sensation, often described as a warm, tingling sensation.

How long will the treatment take?

The actual treatment will only take a few minutes, and since gel or topical anaesthetic is not needed, your total appointment time can easily fit into your lunch hour.

How many treatments will I need?

Typically, one or two treatments are sufficient to see dramatic results for either sun spots or facial veins. Additional treatments may be required for very dark spots or where there are many unwanted facial veins.

What happens after the treatment?

Immediately after treating sunspots, the spots may begin to darken, and you might notice slight redness in the surrounding skin. This redness usually subsides within a few hours. Over the next one to three weeks, the treated area will darken further and then gradually flake off, revealing normal to pink skin underneath that will heal to match your natural complexion.

Will the spots reappear over time?

The same spots or veins will not reappear; however, new spots or veins could appear after excess sun exposure to unprotected skin. These new spots and veins may also be removed. Remember to liberally apply sunscreen outdoors to minimise sun damage and prevent the appearance of new spots and unwanted superficial facial veins.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cutera Acutip 500™ available at all Skin Renewal clinics?

The Cutera Acutip 500™ treatment is available in Johannesburg at the Parkhurst and Fourways clinics.

What do treatments feel like?

How long will the treatment take?

The actual treatment will only take a few minutes, and since gel or topical anaesthetic is not needed, your total appointment time can easily fit into your lunch hour.

How many treatments will I need?

What happens after the treatment?

Will the spots reappear over time?

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Reviewed on 14 November 2023 by Michelle Davin Davin

Skin Renewal Paarl | Acutip 500™

Great place, with the best service. Amazing doctors and skincare therapists

Reviewed on 15 June 2015 by Carien Moolman

Skin Renewal Claremont | Acutip 500™

This was my first laser treatment to any area of my face. Heather was very communicative and transparent about what I could expect during the treatment as well as in the coming weeks, which I appreciated greatly. Now to wait and see what the effect will be! My next treatment is in 2 weeks' time.

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Acutip 500™

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