The holy grail of aesthetic treatments: maximal effect with minimal downtime. Bringing together 3 powerful energies in a unique combination that delivers impressive results.
Designed for a wide range of customisable ablative and non-ablative treatments, the Alma Hybrid™ combines the power of 3 core energies, including CO2 laser, to create a uniquely synergistic effect. Suitable for all skin types, each treatment is totally customised to suit your needs.
What is CO2 Carbon Dioxide Laser?
Alma Hybrid Laser
The holy grail of aesthetic treatments: maximal effect with minimal downtime. Bringing together 3 powerful energies in a unique combination that delivers impressive results.
Designed for a wide range of customisable ablative and non-ablative treatments, the Alma Hybrid™ combines the power of 3 core energies, including CO2 laser, to create a uniquely synergistic effect. Suitable for all skin types, each treatment is totally customised to suit your needs.
This powerful mix delivers unparalleled results. In contrast to older technologies it surprisingly is LESS painful. LESS downtime and SIGNIFICANT better results. Addresses all of the following:
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Skin rejuvenation
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Collagen stimulation
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Sun damage
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Wrinkles
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Acne scars
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Surgical scars
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Stretch marks
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Skin lesions
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Pigmentation
The ALMA HYBRID puts YOU in the control seat. YOU choose how much downtime you’d like - perhaps a lunchtime rejuvenation to recover over the weekend. Or a full skin overhaul with 4-7 days recovery.
CO2 Laser Modalities
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Hybrid Lift – a super renewal treatment.
Blending the very best of ablative and thermal technology with enhanced delivery of cosmeceuticals (Exosomes), this treatment produces unparalleled results with a relatively short downtime 4-7 days. Both CO2 and 1570nm Erbium lasers are used at the same time to cause skin contraction, improving fine lines and deep wrinkles, and peeling off solar pigmentation. Then, the IMPACT™ ultrasound ensures deep and efficient penetration of products (Exosomes). An over-the-weekend treatment that leaves skin looking and feeling smoother and more youthful. Results will continue to improve for up to 12 weeks after treatment, and multiple treatments are possible if desired.
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SoftLift – a ‘lunch-time’ rejuvenation treatment.
SoftLift provides refinement of skin tone, contraction of fine lines and wrinkles, and repair of superficial skin lesions such as shallow acne scars, with virtually no downtime. Creating a significant thermal effect, the powerful but non-ablative 1570nm laser promotes new collagen growth and regenerates the dermis (deep skin layer), while leaving the epidermis above it intact. Safe even in darker skin types, SoftLift improves skin texture and helps bring back a youthful skin tone, reducing the appearance of fine lines and mild wrinkles.
The treatment is minimally invasive, most people need 1-3 treatments to achieve the desired results.
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Hybrid Oscar –Scar Treatment
The most sophisticated laser technology in the global market place, OScar is the ultimate treatment for the remediation of all types of scar, from acne to stretchmarks to surgical scarring. Thanks to the combination of the CO2 and 1570nm laser wavelengths, the highly customizable parameters – including penetration depth, width of the coagulation and density – ensure each type of scar is treated following the most optimal protocol.
Scar treatment can be followed by Impact technology, to achieve the optimal penetration of a range of pharmaceuticals products to improve the overall result.
FAQs about the Alma Hybrid™ laser
Is treatment with the Alma Hybrid painful? Despite being very powerful and effective, treatment with this laser is incredibly comfortable. The device has a cold plate that comes in contact with the skin next to where the laser beam makes contact, so that generally all you will feel is a mild tickling sensation. Most treatments require no anaesthetic at all. If we have designed a stronger treatment for you, we may apply some topical anaesthetic prior to your procedure. We can also use nerve blocks if required.
How long does the treatment take? Our treatments are custom-designed for each individual patient but generally a HybridLift procedure will take 60-90minutes and a SoftLift can be done in as little as half an hour.
What is the downtime? Downtime with these procedures ranges from only a few hours of slight pinkness from a SoftLift, through to 7-10 days of swelling, pinkness and rough skin for the stronger versions of the HybridLift. Everyone heals differently but generally, a standard HybridLift (3-5 days downtime) can be done on a Friday and be recovered by Monday.
What products can be used with the IMPACT™ system? The products we use are designed to be within the skin so are different to your normal skincare. Depending on your needs, we can use a combination of enzymes to address pigmentation, peptides and vitamins to build collagen, hydrating agents to plump the skin, or other growth factors to regenerate the dermis, and anti-wrinkle products to address facial flushing.
Do I need a consultation or can I just book straight in? A consultation is essential prior to the actual laser procedure so that we can customise your treatment correctly. We will need to know some medical history, what your genetic skin type is, what medications you are taking, what previous treatments you have had, and what your current skincare regime is. We may need to prep your skin for a few days or weeks before the procedure if your skincare is not optimal and if you are prone to coldsores or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation we may need to reduce the risk of these with some medication. We will work with you to customise your treatment to your available downtime and expected results.
How much does an Alma Hybrid treatment cost? Costs vary depending upon time taken, area treated, products infused, & expected downtime. Costs include certain products for infusion, which are chosen based on your personal needs. This will be discussed in full at your consultation
What does the entire process involve? Firstly, you will need to have a consultation so that we can assess your skin and plan your treatment. We may need to prep your skin for a few days or weeks prior to the procedure so that we can get the best results for you. On the day of the procedure, we will take some clinical photographs prior to treatment. Most Alma Hybrid treatments are done without the need for local anaesthetic, but we do offer this as an option if required. Prior to the laser treatment, your skin will be thoroughly cleaned and you will receive an LED light session to kick start the collagen repair process. Then, the laser treatment is performed. This stage will take 30-60 minutes depending upon the area being treated. If you are having a HybridLift procedure, the next step is to infuse our chosen cocktail of active ingredients into your skin using the IMPACT™ ultrasound. This sounds like insects buzzing but is not painful. We then apply a soothing balm to your skin, and medical foundation if required. In the days after your HybridLift you may be asked to return to the clinic for further LED sessions (depending upon your customised treatment plan).
How many treatments with Alma Hybrid will I need? The number of laser sessions depends on your goals, skin condition & skin type. As a guide- Rejuvenation: 1-3 sessions Sun damage & pigment: 1-3 sessions Acne scars & traumatic scars: 2-4+ sessions No downtime skin rejuvenation: 3-5+ sessions
Why is the Alma Hybrid the most advanced laser in dermatology? Alma hybrid is the pinnacle laser for skin rejuvenation & scar revision. It combines three energy devices in one unit. These synergistic wavelengths provide unparalleled clinical results, whilst significantly reducing downtime. It is an ultimate resurfacing laser as it combines ablative CO2 laser and non-ablative 1570nm laser – two energies that complement each other to the fullest. The ultrasonic handpiece potentiates the efficacy of lasers. This enables efficient penetration of molecules into the deeper layers of skin.
What can this laser do for your skin? ALMA Hybrid is the very latest in skin resurfacing combining two wavelengths in one delivery. This laser can address- Sun damage including sunspots Age spots & barnacles Wrinkles ranging from superficial to deep Skin laxity Scars, including acne, surgical, traumatic & burns Pores Pigmentation The point of difference between this laser & others is the unique combination of two lasers & ultrasound in the one session. This gives unparalleled results, with minimal downtime.
What are the possible side effects of ALMA Hybrid laser resurfacing? Side effects are rare, but include the following- Infection: occurs in less than 2% of cases. If you have a history of cold sores, a laser may reactivate this virus. All patients must be on an anti-viral. Persistent redness: is common if you have inflamed skin, namely rosacea or sensitive skin. In these cases, we recommend a series of vascular lasers to reduce rebound red. Persistent pigmentation: is more commonly seen in Asian & ethnic skin types. It can occur in 5% of cases, higher if we are chasing acne scars. PIH will settle in 4-8 months, however pico lasers can speed resolution by a factor of 10. Persistent gridding: is rare. It’s more common in females & in patients with thin skin. Ethic skin types are at higher risk. Grids will reduce in appearance over 6-12 months.
Key Points
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The ALMA Hybrid incorporates 2 lasers & an ultrasonic treatment in the one device
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Hybrid has a CO2 laser which is infinitely adjustable
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CO2 laser can treat superficial textural issues, but can also treat deep wrinkles & scars
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Non-ablative 1570 laser address deeper dermal conditions whilst sparring the top layer of skin
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The ultrasonic handpiece delivers skin actives into the deeper dermal lasers, in turn optimising the effectiveness of lasers
