Skin & Laser

Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

The most common aesthetic or cosmetic procedures performed with -lasers today are:

Skin Resurfacing (Ablative)
Skin Resurfacing (Non-Ablative)
Hair Removal
Treatment of Spider and Varicose Veins of the Face and Legs
Treatment of Brown Spots
Removal of Tattoos
Improvement of Scars

ABLATIVE RESURFACING LASERS

Ablative skin resurfacing with a laser is procedure which is used to improve the appearance of the aging face. It is a procedure is used to achieve results that in the past could only be done with deep dermabrasion or chemical peels. In the hands of the experienced laser surgeon, ablative laser resurfacing is a very precise and safe technique.

The skin heals faster and stays red for a shorter period of time

NON-ABLATIVE RESURFACING LASERS

Although the results with the ablative resurfacing lasers is very dramatic, many patients cannot afford the week or two out of their busy life and schedule that the ablative resurfacing techniques require. These patients may wish a gentler treatment for the earlier onset of pigmentation changes in the skin (e.g., spider veins, sun and aging spots), fine lines and wrinkles. In addition, new lasers such as the CoolTouch II ©laser can result in the deposition of collagen for the correction of deeper wrinkles and acne scars. The laser treatments employed for these patients are called non-ablative laser resurfacing (NALR).

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

All lasers used for hair removal target the pigment in the hair follicle. Patients with darker hair colors are the best candidates for laser hair removal. The new lasers such as the Lyra (long pulse width ND:YAG laser) can be used to treat hair in all patients regardless of skin type. The specific risks and the suitability of these procedures for a given individual can be determined only after a personal consultation.

LASER VEIN ABLATION

Lasers which operate at 532 and 1064 nm such as the Aura and Lyra lasers can be used to treat vascular lesions of the face and legs. Spider veins, telangectasia, and rosacea can be treated on the face. Spider veins, reticular veins and varicose veins up to 4 mm in diameter can be treated by the laser and the ugly red, purple and blue vessels eliminated.

LASER TREATMENT OF SCARS, BROWN PIGMENTATION, AND TATTOOS

Lasers provide an effective mean of improving or eliminating many hypertrophic scars, brown spots from aging and/or the sun, and tattoos.

BOTOX

Frown lines between the eyebrows, wrinkles along the forehead, and crow's feet next to the eyes can be significantly lessened with Botox, or botulism toxin. The treatment takes minutes and lasts months. It is an effective, low risk procedure that remarkably rejuvenates the aging face.

FILLER AGENTS

Some of the many agents and techniques available to fill in wrinkles, scars, depressed areas and to fill out thinning areas such as the aging lip include fat, collagen, and goretex.. Techniques for injection of the patient's own fat (autologous fat) have improved so that much longer term, natural results can be achieved.

MICRODERMABRASION

This is a gentle sanding procedure using salt. It is used for smoothing the outer layers of the skin and helping accelerate the removal of areas of hyperpigmentation. This is often used in conjunction with glycolic peels and non-ablative laser resurfacing procedures.

GLYCOLIC PEELS

These are gentle chemical peels used to help rejuvenate and maintain a youthful tone and texture to the skin.

The treatments are not intended to be complete.

For additional information on Laser Aesthetic Procedures, go to www.lasersandplasticsurgery.com.