Winter in Perth is hardly the most exciting time of year (unless, of course, you’ve booked an exciting holiday overseas). But frankly, it’s the ideal time to book your professional-grade laser and dermal treatments and prepare for more exciting seasons ahead.
So if you’ve been thinking about booking in for some serious skin rejuve, now’s the time. Most advanced skin treatments involve some degree of downtime, sun sensitivity or healing time. And given that Perth experiences such intense UV rays in summer, treatments during our summertime months can be a bit challenging, not to mention risky.
In winter, though, our UV index is significantly lower. Plus, the days are shorter, the sun is gentler, and we all tend to spend more time indoors anyway. So during winter, we’re naturally reducing our exposure to those harmful rays that can interfere with healing.
Why limiting sun exposure after treatment is so important
When your skin is healing after a treatment, it’s more vulnerable to pigmentation and damage. So limiting sun exposure is key. This is why winter allows the skin to repair in peace, helping you achieve optimal results with minimal risk.
Our most popular skin treatments for winter
Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing
IDEAL FOR TREATING: Acne scarring, scars, glandular swelling and xanthelasma
DOWNTIME: Approx 7 – 10 days
PREGNANCY SAFE: No
The Fractional CO2 Laser is an advanced version of the traditional CO2 laser, offering powerful skin resurfacing benefits with a more refined and targeted approach. Unlike the CO2 lasers that remove the entire top layer of skin across the treatment area, fractional CO2 lasers deliver energy in a grid-like pattern, treating only a fraction of the skin at a time.
This grid creates thousands of microscopic ‘columns’ of controlled thermal injury, surrounded by healthy, untouched tissue. This results in faster healing, less downtime, and a lower risk of complications, all while still promoting excellent collagen production and skin renewal.
Fractional CO2 laser strikes a balance between intensity and recovery, making it a popular choice for those seeking transformative results without the extended downtime associated with traditional CO2 resurfacing. As with all laser treatments, winter is the ideal season to undergo fractional CO2 therapy, minimising sun exposure while your skin heals and regenerates.
Fraxel Laser
IDEAL FOR TREATING: Sun-damaged skin, melasma, tone and texture irregularities, mild-to-moderate wrinkles, actinic keratosis
DOWNTIME: Approx 10 – 14 days
PREGNANCY SAFE: No
Fraxel is a highly renowned fractional laser treatment that offers powerful (and frankly, exciting) results. It’s the perfect choice for those who want to look younger without undergoing a facelift or for those seeking serious skin improvements without the need for invasive treatments that require significant downtime.
Think of Fraxel as a gentler, fractional laser option that delivers outstanding results with slightly less downtime than the CO2 laser. It works by creating microscopic channels in the skin, stimulating your body’s natural healing response and boosting collagen renewal.
You may experience mild redness and flaking for a few days after treatment. It’s crucial to avoid direct sun exposure during this period. A winter appointment means recovery is just that bit easier, so make the most of our dreary weather now.
Switch Pico Laser
IDEAL FOR TREATING: Pigmentation, melasma, tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation (especially Asian and darker skin tones)
DOWNTIME: minimal
PREGNANCY SAFE: No
The Switch Pico laser is a cutting-edge technology that uses ultra-short laser pulses to shatter pigment and stimulate collagen production without causing significant thermal damage to surrounding tissues. It’s fast, precise, and ideal for people who want results without extensive downtime.
The Switch Pico laser is safe for most skin types and generally requires less recovery time than more aggressive lasers. (At Samara Aesthetics, we use the Pico laser regularly on patients with Asian or darker skin tones.) However, avoiding sun exposure post-treatment is essential to prevent complications, making winter an excellent time for a series of Pico sessions.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
IDEAL FOR TREATING: Sun damage, poikiloderma, pigmentation, broken capillaries, rosacea, acne scars, sagging skin
DOWNTIME: 2 – 5 days
PREGNANCY SAFE: No
IPL is not technically a laser but uses high-intensity pulses of light to target pigmentation, redness, and vascular concerns. For decades, IPL has been a fantastic option for those looking to:
- Treat sun damage
- Fade pigmentation
- Reduce redness and broken capillaries
- Improve overall skin tone
Because IPL specifically targets pigment in the skin, sun exposure before or after your treatment can interfere with the results or increase your risk of unwanted side effects, such as burns or hyperpigmentation. That’s why the lower sun exposure in winter offers the perfect safety net for IPL treatments.
Chemical Skin Peels
IDEAL FOR TREATING: Hyperpigmentation, ageing skin, dull skin, acne, scarring with
DOWNTIME: 2 – 5 days
PREGNANCY SAFE: No
Professional-grade chemical peels vary in intensity, from light exfoliating peels to deeper resurfacing options. There are peels available for all skin types. And compared to other dermal treatments, they are available at affordable prices. Depending on your skin goals, we offer a range of medical-grade peels that help with various skin concerns.
Even light peels can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. With deeper peels, flaking, redness, and downtime are more noticeable. Scheduling a peel in winter means your skin can heal and rejuvenate without the risk of excessive UV exposure sabotaging your results.
Let’s get organised
If you’re keen to make the most of this dull weather, drag out that diary and give us a call. After all, every cloud has a silver lining, and every complexion can do with a bit of brightening.
