Secret PRO Birmingham

Yes. Secret PRO is a well-established, FDA-cleared platform, and at MediZen it is carried out by trained skin specialists in a clinic registered with the Care Quality Commission. Every treatment starts with a consultation, and for the CO2 element a patch test, so we only proceed when it is right for your skin.

It depends on the technology and your goal. With the radiofrequency micro-needling, most people have around three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. With the CO2 laser, one treatment is often enough, though some skins benefit from a second six to nine months later. Your practitioner sets out a clear plan at your consultation.

It is built for ageing skin, photodamage, fine lines and wrinkles on the face and neck, and it also works well on acne scarring, pigmentation, stretch marks, enlarged pores and general texture. If you want firmer, smoother, more even skin, it is one of the most complete options we offer.

Most people find it very manageable. You feel warmth and some pressure as it works, and numbing cream goes on beforehand where it is needed. Your practitioner stays with you throughout and adjusts the settings so you stay comfortable from start to finish.

Secret RF is the radiofrequency micro-needling part of the Secret PRO platform. Secret PRO refers to the full device, which pairs that Secret RF with a fractional CO2 laser. You can have either technology on its own, or both together in one plan. The comparison table above shows what each one does best.

The CO2 laser resurfaces the top layers of the skin, creating a fine network of microscopic channels that clear away damaged cells and prompt fresh collagen. Because it is fractional, it leaves most of the surface intact, so healing is quicker than with older fully ablative lasers. It is particularly good for scarring, pigmentation and texture.

They are long lasting. Many Secret RF patients are still happy eighteen months on, with a top up roughly every twelve months to maintain firmness. Most people reach a lasting result after one or two CO2 treatments. For an added collagen and hydration boost between courses, some patients pair it with Profhilo.

Straight after, an ointment is applied and we ask you to leave makeup off for a few hours and not to wash or touch the area for at least four hours. Downtime ranges from mild redness to a few days of light flaking, depending on which technology you had and how deep we went. Your full aftercare arrives in your confirmation email.

It depends entirely on which technology you have and how deep we work. Radiofrequency micro-needling on its own tends to leave mild redness that settles within a day or two. The CO2 laser asks for a little more patience, usually a few days of redness and light flaking as the fresh skin comes through. Your practitioner tells you exactly what to plan for before you book, so you can time it around work or an event.

Some early freshness shows once the initial redness fades, but the real change builds over the following weeks as new collagen forms. Most people notice smoother texture and more even tone from around four to six weeks, with the result continuing to improve for up to three months. A course is planned so each session builds on the last.

Redness, warmth and some light flaking are the usual short-term effects, rather like a strong day in the sun that fades over a few days. Swelling and sensitivity can follow the deeper settings and settle quickly with the aftercare we give you. Serious reactions are uncommon when the treatment is carried out properly, which is why every plan starts with a consultation and, for the CO2 element, a patch test.

Keep it simple for the first few days: no makeup for several hours, no washing or touching the area for at least four, and diligent SPF once you are through the initial healing. Your full aftercare arrives with your confirmation email. Some patients add a course of LED light therapy to calm the skin and support recovery.

Allow roughly forty-five to ninety minutes, depending on the areas treated and whether you are having one technology or both. Numbing cream goes on around thirty minutes before, so factor that time in. Your practitioner gives you an accurate estimate once your plan is confirmed at consultation.

It can be, though darker skin needs careful assessment because heat-based resurfacing carries a higher risk of pigment change if the settings are wrong. Your practitioner reviews your skin type at consultation and adjusts the approach, and in some cases will suggest a gentler starting point. Honesty about suitability matters to us more than fitting everyone to the same treatment.

No, we do not carry out Secret PRO during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This is a sensible precaution rather than evidence of harm, and we are glad to plan your treatment for afterwards. A gentle skincare routine can keep your skin in good shape in the meantime.

For skin that genuinely needs resurfacing, most patients feel it earns its place. One platform treats the surface and the deeper layers in a single appointment, so you are not stacking separate treatments to reach the same result. Between fuller courses, some people keep their skin bright with a lighter treatment such as a HydraFacial. We are honest at your consultation about what it will and will not change.

Yes, and it is a popular way to get more from a course. Resurfacing pairs well with regenerative injectables such as polynucleotides, which support skin repair and quality between sessions. Your practitioner maps out the order and timing so each treatment supports the next.