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Treatments

Limelight™ at a glance

  • Best Results
    Best Results

    2 - 6

  • Anaesthetic
    Anaesthetic

    None

  • Duration
    Duration of Results

    6 - 12 months

  • Procedure Time
    Procedure Time

    20 - 30 mins

  • Treatment Recovery
    Treatment Recovery

    1 - 4 days

  • Skin Specialist
    Skin Specialist

    Therapist

  • Risk Compliance
    Risks & Complications

    Low

  • Back to Work
    Back To Work

    Next day

Skin Renewal Tip

The Limelight is a fourth generation IPL device that has program selection for specific problems such as red or brown discolouration. The Limelight is a class 4 medical light system that cannot be compared to an entry level IPL system.

frequently asked
questions

Are Limelight treatments available at all Skin Renewal branches
What is Limelight™?

The Limelight™ Facial is a new, non invasive approach to skin rejuvenation which can be customized for different skin tones and ageing skin conditions. The result is an exceptionally effective skin rejuvenation treatment with minimal discomfort.

What are the typical areas that are treated?

Limelight can be used on any sun-damaged area of the body especially the face, neck, décolleté, hands, arms legs, and back.

Good candidates for this procedure are people with freckled, discolored, red, blotchy or brown spots, which were previously difficult to treat. In addition, this is a very effective treatment for the redness or dilated blood vessels and the flushing of Rosacea.

How does Limelight™ work?

By selecting Program A, B or C, your treatment can be customized to your skin type and selectively treat the red or brown spots on your skin. It's the heating of the pigmented brown or red cells that causes the therapeutic effect. Immediately after the treatment, brown spots will start to darken and your skin may be slightly red. Within one to three weeks, the darkened spots will flake off and fade. With the A pattern, diffuse redness or spider veins will decrease and your mottled complexion will improve. Rosacea is a chronic condition and cannot be cured; however its appearance can be improved. With the B pattern we are able to treat patients who have a combination of red and brown spots or blotches, and with the C pattern we are able to focus selectively on brown spots.

When should one start Limelight™ rejuvenation?

As one ages, the skin's texture and colour declines dramatically, and superficial veins and sun spots become evident. Now with the advent of photo rejuvenation devices, virtually any patient in their twenties or above can be a candidate for a little brightening of their skin.

Can Limelight™ be combined with other treatments?

At Skin Renewal Limelight™ is commonly performed as part of a 3 D Skin Rejuvenation™ treatment (our signature laser facial). This combination is one of the most widely used and most effective methods of achieving a significant aesthetic improvement within 2 to 3 weeks when the effects of Limelight™ rejuvenation become evident. Botox and fillers can be safely combined with Limelight and are usually done after a Limelight procedure.

Is Limelight™ safe?

At Skin Renewal hundreds of photo rejuvenation treatments with Limelight have been administered to our patients with great results with virtually no side effects.

We are particularly careful and conservative with the pulsed light procedures and if there is any history of sun exposure within the previous 3 weeks, there is a possible risk of burns and the treatment will have to be rescheduled. Please inform your therapist if you have had sun exposure on the area to be treated in the previous 3 weeks.

Remember to always apply a broad spectrum sunscreen when outdoors to minimize sun damage especially for 10 days after a Limelight procedure and to avoid sun exposure for at least 2 weeks after a procedure. For any pigmentation treatment, it is vital to use good topical pigmentation inhibition products prior to starting your treatment course, and it is advisable to continue with these products on a maintenance plan to better and maintain your results.

Can all skin types be safely treated with Limelight™?

No, darker skin types (5 and 6 skin types) cannot be treated with Limelight™. In addition if there is any history of sun exposure or instant tan application to the treatment area in the previous 3 weeks, the treatment cannot be done and will have to be rescheduled.

Frequently asked questions

Are Limelight treatments available at all Skin Renewal branches
What is Limelight™?

The Limelight™ Facial is a new, non invasive approach to skin rejuvenation which can be customized for different skin tones and ageing skin conditions. The result is an exceptionally effective skin rejuvenation treatment with minimal discomfort.

What are the typical areas that are treated?

Limelight can be used on any sun-damaged area of the body especially the face, neck, décolleté, hands, arms legs, and back.

Good candidates for this procedure are people with freckled, discolored, red, blotchy or brown spots, which were previously difficult to treat. In addition, this is a very effective treatment for the redness or dilated blood vessels and the flushing of Rosacea.

How does Limelight™ work?

By selecting Program A, B or C, your treatment can be customized to your skin type and selectively treat the red or brown spots on your skin. It's the heating of the pigmented brown or red cells that causes the therapeutic effect. Immediately after the treatment, brown spots will start to darken and your skin may be slightly red. Within one to three weeks, the darkened spots will flake off and fade. With the A pattern, diffuse redness or spider veins will decrease and your mottled complexion will improve. Rosacea is a chronic condition and cannot be cured; however its appearance can be improved. With the B pattern we are able to treat patients who have a combination of red and brown spots or blotches, and with the C pattern we are able to focus selectively on brown spots.

When should one start Limelight™ rejuvenation?

As one ages, the skin's texture and colour declines dramatically, and superficial veins and sun spots become evident. Now with the advent of photo rejuvenation devices, virtually any patient in their twenties or above can be a candidate for a little brightening of their skin.

Can Limelight™ be combined with other treatments?

At Skin Renewal Limelight™ is commonly performed as part of a 3 D Skin Rejuvenation™ treatment (our signature laser facial). This combination is one of the most widely used and most effective methods of achieving a significant aesthetic improvement within 2 to 3 weeks when the effects of Limelight™ rejuvenation become evident. Botox and fillers can be safely combined with Limelight and are usually done after a Limelight procedure.

Is Limelight™ safe?

At Skin Renewal hundreds of photo rejuvenation treatments with Limelight have been administered to our patients with great results with virtually no side effects.

We are particularly careful and conservative with the pulsed light procedures and if there is any history of sun exposure within the previous 3 weeks, there is a possible risk of burns and the treatment will have to be rescheduled. Please inform your therapist if you have had sun exposure on the area to be treated in the previous 3 weeks.

Remember to always apply a broad spectrum sunscreen when outdoors to minimize sun damage especially for 10 days after a Limelight procedure and to avoid sun exposure for at least 2 weeks after a procedure. For any pigmentation treatment, it is vital to use good topical pigmentation inhibition products prior to starting your treatment course, and it is advisable to continue with these products on a maintenance plan to better and maintain your results.

Can all skin types be safely treated with Limelight™?

No, darker skin types (5 and 6 skin types) cannot be treated with Limelight™. In addition if there is any history of sun exposure or instant tan application to the treatment area in the previous 3 weeks, the treatment cannot be done and will have to be rescheduled.

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I have regular Limelight treatments with Nicky and without fail, every visit is as good as the last. The treatment is in its self slightly uncomfortable, but with Nicky's caring professionalism, it makes things much more bearable to handle. I would recommend Nicky 100 percent for any treatment especially Limelight.

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Beverley has been my therapist and she is always clear on the treatment and post-care. She is very gentle and takes the time to explain everything. She makes you feel very relaxed and always takes great care of me.

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I have been to many treatments before. Absolutely love the treatments at Illovo and the way everything is explained in detail. Well done to an awesome branch.

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The facilities are fabulous and the staff very friendly. My therapist took the time to explain what I should expect and took great care to accommodate my schedule.

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Skin Renewal Fourways is outstanding friendly faces all the time. Personalized care by both Doctors and therapist. Looking for the best therapist .........BEV! but all the others also good.

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Making the decision to invest in proactive skin care was the best decision I have made. You can invest in clothes, but the decision to invest in your skin lasts forever. The preventative treatments have made huge improvements to my skin and confidence.

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Therapist takes great care to talk, soothe and forewarn throughout treatment. Always very attentive, sensitive and caring.

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The overall experience was wonderful. I was greeted with a friendly, warm welcome at reception. My therapist was extremely informative, patient, gentle and made me feel completely comfortable knowing i was taken care of! She made me relax and explained the procedure before each step was take so I knew what to expect before and after procedure were done. Thank you!

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Very proffessional and attentive staff! Complete transparency with prices and pay absolute care as to my comfort during treatments.

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The therapist at Parkhurst is the most exceptional, caring and brilliant therapist. Every interaction I have had with her has been most pleasant and comfortable. She has a natural feel for people and her ability to explain and do the treatment to one is not only a comforting treatment, yet informative at the same time.

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