Clear Lift - the first fractional, non-ablative laser technology Q-Switched

About the procedure

The Clear Lift laser head is one of the components of the modern Alma Harmony PRO laser platform which features various types of advanced laser technologies.

Clear Lift is the first fractional, non-ablative laser technology Q-Switched (Nd:YAG 1064 nm), which – thanks to its unique characteristics – is recommended for individuals who are looking for an effective treatment procedure that requires no convalescence period. It is also a perfect solution for sensitive areas such as the neck, neckline, lips or the skin around the eyes.

Unlike most laser treatment techniques which involve triggering a thermal effect, Clear Lift produces a deep mechanical effect by focusing energy under the epidermis. This leads to controlled microdamage in the dermis while the epidermis remains intact. The healing process of the microdamage stimulates the formation of new collagen, the shrinking of existing fibres, the tightening of the tissue as well as the improvement of collagen distribution and thickness.?

This procedure can be performed in a lunch break and produces such effects as the reduction in the depth of wrinkles, improvement of skin tautness, narrowing of pores, brightening of discolourations, revitalisation of skin and improvement of its general condition.

For whom?

Clear Lift is recommended for people who would like to improve the quality and condition of their skin as well as slow down its ageing processes.

The Clear Lift laser head is equipped with 5 different tips, each designed to work at a different depth and address a different problem. By modifying the depth of the procedure, it is possible to adjust the parameters depending on the treatment site, skin phototype and medical indications.

Depending on the complexity of a given problem, the physician prepares a customised plan for the procedure or a series of procedures.

What does the treatment look like?

Clear Lift requires no anaesthesia. The person performing the procedure inserts a proper tip into the Clear Lift head, as instructed by the physician, protects the Patient’s eyes with special goggles and starts the procedure on the indicated area. When the procedure is over, the Patient receives post-treatment recommendations to follow.

Pain sensations

A huge advantage of this procedure is its painlessness. The procedure requires no anaesthesia and is described by Patients as highly comfortable. During the procedure, the Patient experiences pleasant, delicate warmth on the skin.

It is an ideal procedure for individuals with a low pain threshold and those who cannot use anaesthetics.

Recommended number of treatment procedures

The number of recommended treatment procedures is an individual matter and depends on such factors as the Patient’s age, skin condition and expected effects. The first results, such as immediate skin tautness and luminosity will be visible directly after the procedure, whereas the reconstruction of skin structures,  narrowing of pores, improvement of skin tone, smoothing of wrinkles as well as permanent improvement of skin firmness and tautness will be visible after a series of treatment procedures.

Research has demonstrated that a single procedure irradiates approximately 20 – 30% of the skin surface and, therefore, it is recommended to undergo a series of 3 – 5 procedures.

Duration of the procedure

Depending on the treatment site, the procedure lasts from 15 minutes on a small area (e.g. the area around the eyes) to 60 minutes on a larger area (e.g. the face, neck and neckline).

Post-operative recovery

Immediately after the procedure, slight reddening may appear to the skin, which normally fades after a few hours.

After the procedure, Patients can resume their normal daily activities and no convalescence period is required.

Recommendations after surgery