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Limelight™

Skin Renewal aesthetic clinic offers the Cutera Limelight™ treatment, a state-of-the-art IPL solution for addressing many skin imperfections. This advanced technology effectively targets and corrects common issues like brown spots, tiny veins, and redness caused by ageing and sun exposure. By using carefully controlled pulses of light energy, the Limelight™ treatment revitalises the skin, encouraging new cell growth and resulting in a more even, radiant complexion.

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Limelight™ at a glance

Best Results

2-6 Treatments

Anaesthetic

None

Duration of Results

6-12 Months

Procedure Time

30-60min

Treatment Recovery

1-4 Days

Skin Specialist

Therapist

Risks & Complications

Low

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Next Day

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Cutera Limelight™ Treatment: A Powerful Solution for Skin Rejuvenation

The Cutera Limelight™ treatment is a non-invasive IPL solution designed to correct common skin imperfections, such as brown spots, tiny veins, and redness, often caused by ageing, sun exposure and sun damage. This advanced technology works by delivering controlled pulses of light energy to the affected areas, which breaks down the damaged cells and encourages the growth of new, healthier skin.

How Does the Cutera Limelight™ Work?

During the Cutera Limelight treatment, a light source is directed at the skin, targeting the outer layers. This energy is absorbed by the damaged cells, leading to their gradual breakdown. Within weeks, the skin appears clearer and more even as the body naturally replaces the treated cells with new, youthful ones. This treatment is adaptable to various skin tones and conditions, making it a versatile option for rejuvenation in skin types 1-3.

Benefits of the Cutera Limelight™

Cutera Limelight™ offers several key benefits for those seeking skin rejuvenation:

Reduction of Brown Spots and Hyperpigmentation: It effectively targets and diminishes unwanted pigmentation.

Elimination of Tiny Veins and Telangiectasia: The laser reduces visible capillaries, helping to improve the appearance of the skin.

Decreased Redness and Sun Damage: It helps to reduce redness and repair sun-damaged areas.

Typical Treatment Areas for Cutera Limelight™

Limelight™ is a versatile IPL treatment designed for various parts of the body, making it especially useful for correcting sun damage on the face, neck, décolleté, hands, arms, legs, and back.

Ideal candidates for this procedure include individuals with skin conditions like freckles, discoloration, redness, blotchy patches, or brown spots that were once challenging to treat. This treatment is also highly effective in reducing redness, dilated blood vessels, and the flushing associated with Rosacea.

What about the BBL (Broad Band Light) Treatment?

Photo-rejuvenation is a popular aesthetic procedure that harnesses light-based therapies to enhance skin quality. Among these, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Broad Band Light (BBL) are well-known, but Limelight™ represents a more advanced "second generation" version of IPL. This upgraded technology incorporates specialised filters that precisely target specific skin issues like redness and pigmentation, and it is adept at treating fine lines and enlarged pores as well.

Skin Renewal has chosen Cutera Limelight™ for its precise effectiveness and ability to customise treatments for specific skin conditions. While IPL and BBL effectively rejuvenate the skin by treating pigmentation and redness and stimulating collagen production, Limelight™'s advanced targeting capabilities allow for enhanced precision. This leads to potentially better outcomes in treating skin imperfections. When deciding on a photo-rejuvenation treatment, it's crucial to consider factors such as the quality of the clinic, the equipment used, and the practitioner's expertise. Skin Renewal's commitment to high-quality, medically supervised treatments ensures that clients receive safe, effective, and reliable photo-rejuvenation experiences.

Different Light Treatments Available at Skin Renewal

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Are Limelight™ treatments available at all Skin Renewal clinics?

Limelight™ treatments are available in Gauteng at the Morningside, Parkhurst, Rosebank, Bedfordview, Fourways, West Rand, Irene, Waterfall, Irene, Lynnwood and Brooklyn clinics, as well as in the Western Cape at Cape Quarter, Claremont, Constantia, Century City, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Willowbridge clinics, and Kwa-Zulu Natal at the Ballito, Durban and Umhlanga clinics.

When should one start Limelight™ rejuvenation?

As we age, the skin's texture and colour can significantly change, often leading to the appearance of superficial veins and sun spots. With the latest photo rejuvenation technology, nearly anyone in their twenties or older can benefit from treatments that brighten and rejuvenate their skin.

Can Limelight™ treatments be combined with other treatments?

At Skin Renewal, Limelight™ is often combined with other treatments to create a comprehensive solution plan for optimal skin rejuvenation. This synergistic approach enhances the overall results by simultaneously addressing multiple skin concerns. By integrating Limelight™ treatments with other procedures, Skin Renewal tailors treatment plans to individual needs, ensuring maximum benefits and a more radiant, even-toned complexion.

Are Limelight™ treatments safe?

At Skin Renewal, we approach pulsed light treatments with caution to ensure the safety of our patients. If you've had sun exposure three weeks before your appointment, there's a risk of burns, and your treatment will need to be rescheduled. Please let your therapist know if the area to be treated has been exposed to the sun during this period.

Always apply broad-spectrum sunscreen outdoors, especially during the ten days following a Limelight procedure, to minimise the risk of sun damage. Also, avoid direct sun exposure for at least two weeks after treatment. If you are undergoing treatment for pigmentation, using high-quality topical pigmentation inhibitors before and during your treatment plan is essential. Continuing these products as part of your skincare routine will help maintain your results.

Can all skin types be safely treated with Limelight™?

Limelight™ treatments are not suitable for individuals with darker skin tones (skin types 5 and 6). Additionally, the procedure may be rescheduled if the treatment area has been exposed to the sun or has had instant tan products applied within the past three weeks.

What to do after your Limelight™ treatment

After undergoing the Limelight™ treatment, applying broad-spectrum sunscreen is crucial to protect against new sun damage and the formation of new brown spots or redness. With proper care, the benefits of this treatment can last, providing a noticeable improvement in skin tone and texture.

What to Expect from a Limelight™ Treatment

A typical Cutera Limelight™ session lasts less than one hour, and results can often be seen after four to six treatments. Immediately after treatment, you may notice some darkening of brown spots and slight redness or swelling. These effects generally subside within a few hours, though they can last longer. The darkened spots will naturally flake off within one to three weeks, leaving the skin smoother and more even-toned.

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