The body perfect clinic uses the world’s latest IPL technology to reduce and eliminate acne scarring. Acne is one of the world’s commonest skin conditions. It can produce lifelong physical and emotional scarring. It is caused by the skin producing excess oil called sebum which clogs up the skin pores. Bacteria colonise these pores and the body responds causing the reddening associated with acne.

Before & After

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who performs the treatment?

  Only our experienced doctors who have treated 1000’s of satisfied patients

• Where is the treatment carried out?

  Either in our Centres of Excellence in London or Nottingham. Both are easily accessible by all forms of transport as road, rail and airports are all nearby.

• What does the treatment involve?

  Careful discussions regarding your reasons for wanting treatment are very important before you begin the treatment. You must also make sure that this treatment can deliver what you want and how you would like to look afterwards. Your practitioner should be able to answer all these questions.

  A medical history is taken to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t undertake treatment. You may be asked to read detailed information and sign a consent form which means that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with the procedure.

  Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner for a "before and after" comparison at a later date.

  Procedure

  Radiofrequency surgery involves the passage of radio waves (frequency of 1.5 to 4.5 MHz) into the skin to perform removal or reshaping of a lesion. The commonest frequency used is 4 MHz.

  The radio waves are generated by a radiosurgery unit, which creates a very high-frequency radio wave. The radio-surgical unit consists of an electrode, a ground plate and a transformer.

  The ground plate or antenna is plastic coated and is usually placed under the patient. The “patient electrode” looks like a small loop and is held by the operating surgeon during the procedure. Different types of electrodes are used depending on the type of lesion e.g. fine needle electrode, wire loop electrode, scalpel blade electrode etc.

  The lesion should be touched with the tip of the electrode. It generates very little heat as compared to conventional electro-cautery. This results in negligible collateral damage, resulting in faster healing and minimal scarring. The radiowaves travel from an electrode tip to the lesion and return to the unit through the ground plate. When radio energy passes between the ground plate and the patient electrode, it is concentrated at the electrode end, resulting in the release of energy, which produces steam within the cells, thus vapourising them and dividing the tissues. This occurs because of heat produced by the tissue resistance to the passage of a high-frequency wave. The heat makes the intracellular water boil and thereby increases the cell inner pressure to the point of breaking it from the inside to the outside. This phenomenon is called a cellular volatilisation.

  Unlike with electrocautery, the electrode remains cold and no electrical contact needs to be made between the patient and the ground plate.

  Many studies have demonstrated significant advantages to the use of electrosurgical incision, including shorter operating time, reduced postoperative pain, and sealing of lymphatics during excision of malignant tumours.

• What are the benefits?

  Immediate Safe results with minimal risks.

• How long will it take to see the results?

  Instantly.

• Are there any side effects?

  The actual procedures are generally well tolerated, due to the administering of local anaesthesia. You may feel small tugging sensations in the area during treatment as the growth is removed but should not feel pain.

  Expect minor swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness in the area for a few days as it heals. There should not however be any bleeding due to the tissue coagulation during treatment.

  In very rare cases minor electrical shocks or burns can be experienced due to the patient coming in contact with another metal surface during treatment, such as touching a metal part of the bed. An experienced practitioner will advise on the best position for you to maintain during treatment.

• How will I be looked after the treatment?

  We are the only clinic that gives all patients 24 hour access to medical staff & regular follow up It is very important that you follow the advice of your practitioner carefully following light treatment for hair removal to reduce the risk of complications.

  It is very important that you follow the advice of your practitioner carefully after any radiosurgery treatment to help to ensure the success of the procedure and reduce the risk of complications.

  Post-treatment recommendations may include:

  • Keeping the area clean and dry for 2 – 3 days following treatment,
  • Contacting your practitioner immediately if you notice any signs of infection or if you experience heavy bleeding or a sudden increase in pain.
• Cost

  Each patient is different so please call the clinic where a consultant will be able to give an indication of cost.