Laser Procedures
IPL (Intense Pulse Light)
Also referred to as Fotofacial, Photofacial, or Photorejuvenation and is used to treat multiple skin conditions:
- Sun damage
- Flushing, redness and broken blood vessels
- Brown and age spots on face, neck, chest, hands, arms
- Skin texture and large pores
- Laser hair removal
- Poikiloderma
(brown and red discoloration on the neck and chest area) - In conjunction with other procedures like the Levulan PDL therapy, Botox, etc.
This treatment provides overall skin improvement with minimal downtime. IPL is great for someone who is looking for a gradual and natural way to treat aging skin without any downtime. Improvement is effective but more subtle and accomplished over a series of treatments.
Our practice utilizes the Palomar IPL.
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Gemini® Laser
The Gemini Laser represents the most advanced laser technology cleared by the FDA, safely and effectively treating all ethnic origins and skin types including tanned skin. With two distinct wavelengths to choose from, the Gemini stands out as a non-invasive aesthetic laser by pushing the envelope on versatility, speed and effectiveness. The Gemini supports over 28 of today’s fastest growing cosmetic applications including acne, wrinkles, diffuse redness, age spots and unwanted hair.
This laser is FDA approved and used to treat:
- Blood Vessels and Redness on Face
- Leg Veins
- Rosacea
- Birth Marks
- Brown Sun Spots and Age Spots
- Melasma
- Removal of growths
- Acne
- Improves Skin Texture and Wrinkles
- Skin Tightening
- Hair Removal
There is minimal pain.
Erbium Laser
The Erbium laser is a superficial ablative laser. This laser removes more superficial layers than the CO2 resurfacing laser. The indications for this laser include wrinkles, scars, superficial growths, and photo damaged skin.
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
PDT is a process by which a solution, Aminolevulinic acid (ALA: Levulan), is applied to the skin and activated by a specific wavelength of light (blue light, red light, IPL or pulse dye laser). Photodynamic treatment may be used for:
- Actinic Keratoses (“pre-cancerous” lesions)
- Acne
- Photodamage (improving skin texture and pigmentation)
- Reducing pore size and oiliness
- Treating Sebaceous Hyperplasia (enlarged oily glands)
- Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Levulan is preferentially absorbed by abnormal cancer cells, sebaceous glands, or damaged aging cells. Levulan is a painless, clear fluid that is left on the skin from several minutes to several hours. This incubation period varies depending on the targeted condition. The Levulan is then exposed to the various light or laser source. Discomfort is variable with this treatment. A cooling fan is used during treatment to minimize the discomfort. After the treatment your skin will be red. In some cases mild swelling may occur. You must avoid sunlight or bright indoor light for 48 hours after the treatment. You may experience some peeling and crusting (especially if you have skin cancers). There is no scarring and no systemic side effects. For acne treatment, optimal results are obtained with 2-4 treatments at 2-3 week intervals. To achieve maximum improvement of sun damage, mottled pigmentation, skin tone and texture, a series of 3 treatments, 2-4 weeks apart is most effective. PDT is a well tolerated and non-invasive treatment with excellent clinical and cosmetic outcomes.
