INTRAcel

Rejuvenate and refine skin texture

A unique and deep double-duty treatment, INTRAcel harnesses the combined powers of fractional radiofrequency and micro-needling to redefine and strengthen skin texture – delivering on shrinking stretch marks, fine lines and acne – while rallying overall rejuvenation.

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Dr Sarah Tonks says...

“INTRAcel is a great, highly innovative and effective catch-all treatment, as relevant for people wanting to simply freshen up their skin as those looking to redress acne scarring or stretch marks – or even hyper-pigmentation.”

What is it and how does it work?

An excellent all-round skin texture refresher that serves as an advance on traditional forms of microneedling, INTRAcel uses a similar tiny skin-puncturing tool to deliver a rapid penetration of radiofrequency waves below the skin. The effect is twofold: the pulsing of intense heat produces an underlying tightening effect, while the needling simultaneously improves the top layer of skin. The tiny sub-dermal pricks of the insulated needles mean the epidermis (surface skin) remains only lightly touched; an initial redness dissipates within a day or so, leaving a beautifully smooth appearance.

 

The needles can be adjusted so the treatment is able to target variable depths.

 

As with many treatments that stimulate the body’s own process of restoration, it also comes with the bonus of increasing natural collagen levels. These healing factors boost skin strength as well as radiance, assisting the therapy’s success in reducing acne, large pores, stretch marks, fine lines and scars.

 

Because the device strengthens the skin, rather than shattering the pigmentation, INTRAcel also presents a paradigm shift in pigmentation reduction – delivering an important added bonus for overall skin health that makes it an essential part of our pigmentation reduction programme at TLC.

Which body parts is it designed for?

INTRAcel can be used anywhere on the face and body, but is renowned for high rates of success in countering scarring and stretch marks, enabling reductions of as much as 30% in both length and width of stretch marks.

 

It’s also especially good for treating the tricky crepey skin on the neck area – many patients like to treat the face and neck together, as this therapy is great for general rejuvenation.

Who is it primarily good for?

A superb treatment for all ages and types of skin texture concern, INTRAcel is beneficial to anyone over the age of 18, but provides particularly pleasing results for those struggling with crepey, dull or irregular skin textures, active acne or acne scarring.

How long will it last for and what’s the downtime?

The effects of INTRAcel don’t automatically subside over time in the manner of some other treatments (for instance, an improvement in scarring will certainly be retained), but like any skincare or fitness regime, it’s sensible to continue with occasional therapy sessions to nurture your new look on an ongoing basis. The TLC team generally recommends that patients return for at least one follow-up session every six months.

 

Both preparation and downtime are minimal; patients are required to have a topical anaesthetic cream applied for an hour prior to the treatment and should expect to experience redness comparable to sunburn for approximately one day afterwards.

 

Please note that all treatment responses and recovery times are dependent on the individual patient.

What other treatments does it work well with?

What else should I know?

For those using INTRAcel to treat ageing-based concerns, the TLC team recommend one treatment per month for three months.

 

For those focused on supporting the reduction of scarring or stretch marks, we would suggest a slightly more intensive programme of one treatment per month for five months.

 

Following these initial series, patients are advised to return every six months to maintain the effects.

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AN EXCELLENT ALL-ROUND SKIN TEXTURE REFRESHER THAT SERVES AS AN ADVANCE ON TRADITIONAL FORMS OF MICRO-NEEDLING, INTRACEL COMES WITH THE ADDED BONUS OF INCREASING NATURAL COLLAGEN LEVELS.

FAQS

Here are a few final things that you might like to know before taking things forward. If you have any other questions we haven’t thought of yet, no problem! Please email us at hello@thelovelyclinic.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as quickly as they possibly can.

Does it hurt?

There is some discomfort involved in the INTRAcel ® treatment, patients are likely to experience a pricking sensation as a result of the micro-needling – but we minimise this by applying topical anaesthetic cream to patients one hour beforehand.

When does it start to work?

You’ll see an immediate improvement to the texture of the skin just a few days after treatment, while the best results become apparent two to four months after treatment, once the treatment course has been completed.

What can go wrong?

There is a risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and persistent redness, but both complaints are unusual.

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Please note the following points before proceeding to the booking site:

 

  • For new patients making their first booking please note that your card will be charged £150 for the initial consultation fee to be processed.
  • For more information about our specific treatment charges please see our pricing guide or get in touch.
  • Following a consultation appointment, if you choose to undergo treatment within three months of the original consultation, the £150 consultation fee is redeemable against the cost of treatment and will be held on your patient account.

  • For our existing patients, your card details will be captured at the point of booking and are held on your patient file but no charges will be applied except in the event of a late-cancellation or no-show (see below).
  • The Lovely Clinic’s Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy applies to all appointments which are cancelled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours notice. All such cancellations or rescheduling will incur a cancellation fee of £150. This charge will be levied against the card details taken at the time of booking and no further appointments will be arranged until the cancellation charge has been settled.
  • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, we reserve the right to cancel the appointment and charge the late-cancellation fee of £150 to avoid unfair impact on our other patients.

  • Certain services - such as Sculptra®, Lanluma® and Desirial® - will require payment in full prior to booking.

  • Packages, once commenced and the first service is taken, are strictly non-refundable. If a package is cancelled prior to commencement, the cancellation must be received within 48 hours of the first appointment, otherwise a cancellation fee of £150 will be incurred.

  • Botulinum toxin review appointments must be taken within four weeks of the original appointment. Any other timescale must be agreed with the clinic by prior arrangement.

  • Payment rendered is for the services performed only and no guarantee is given regarding any specific outcomes.

  • New patients are seen for consultation and assessment. In order to comply with General Medical Council guidelines, in exceptional circumstances, certain treatments may be carried out on the day of consultation at the agreement of the patient and clinician. More invasive treatments must be scheduled for an appointment at a later date. There is an option for an online consultation should you be travelling a long distance.

  • Treatment is granted at the discretion of the clinician. No guarantee is given that treatment will be provided for a service booked online as it may be unsuitable.

  • Your card details will be securely stored on our payment system for your convenience. This information can be removed at any time upon on request.

  • Please click here to read our full terms & conditions. https://thelovelyclinic.co.uk/terms-conditions/

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