LASER

IPL Treatment

What is IPL?
IPL stands for Intense Pulse Light. This laser therapy utilizes laser light to rejuvenate the skin in the sub-epidermal layers.

What skin conditions does this treatments help?
This treatment is used for fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, sun-damage, broken capillaries, large pores, and redness of the skin.

Is there any down time associated with these treatments?
Minimal if any these are considered non-ablative which are considered no down time treatments. Daily activities can resume after treatment.

How many treatments do I need?
Because the treatment is non-ablative it is done in a series. Four to six treatments is recommended spaced 3 weeks apart.

What areas of the body can be treated?
The face, neck, hands, and arms are all areas that can be treated effectively with the IPL treatment.

Laser Hair Removal

How does laser hair removal work?
Laser hair removal is a process that utilizes laser energy to destroy the root of the hair preventing re-growth.

How many treatments will I need?
Hair growth has several phases of growth. Each treatment destroys hairs that are in an active phase, some treatments take as little as 4 to 6 sessions. Sessions are spaced 6 to 7 weeks apart depending on the area being treated.

What do I have to do to prepare for a laser treatment?
The area has to be shaved prior to treatment. The shorter the hair the better the result. You can shave all you want between sessions, but you cannot wax or pluck hairs.

Can I have tan and still have laser hair removal done?
Yes, the new technology allows tanned patients the benefit of hair removal. However for the best results we suggest limiting sun exposure two weeks prior to your visit.

Does laser work on all skin types?
Yes, the laser will work on all skin types.

Does the treatment hurt?
Some areas of the body are more sensitive than others. We provide all necessary tools to make sure that your treatment is as comfortable as possible. We do have topical anesthetic available if needed.

Laser Acne Care

Laser Acne Care – Acne can be a very difficult problem for teenagers, young adults and even people in their middle years. Oral or topical antibiotics have some effect but rarely provide an ideal solution of erasing acne and making your skin as smooth and clear as it can be. Over the counter medications and heavily promoted products rarely deliver what is promised. If they did, there would be no need for so much promotion. The natural application of light energy through our versatile Laser/IPL (intense pulsed light) – photofacial therapy can bring acne under control when used with the proper combination of hormone assessment and skin care. This is designed to address the type of acne you have. Call and ask us how we can help you get almost immediate results with a truly holistic approach to a
healthy skin.

Laser Vein Removal

The latest technology in spider vein removal is here. Now one laser therapy can remove red and blue spider veins from all areas of the body.

How does the treatment work?
The laser delivers pulses of energy to the vein. This causes the blood supply in the vein to coagulate and eventually destroy the vessel.

How long does this process take?
The process takes only several minutes depending on the number of blood vessels and the location.

How many treatments are needed?
Most often one treatment is all that is needed, however this depends on the number of vessels being treated. If a large area or a number of vessels are being treated several visits may be needed.

Is there any down time to this treatment?
Following the treatment there may be some bruising, mild redness or swelling this subsides with in a few days. If large vessels are treated a pigmented area may persist for a few weeks or months but will diminish.

When can I see results?
Most veins will vanish at the time of treatment; others will show improvement within three to six weeks.

Are there any restrictions on my activities?
We suggest avoiding exercising for 24 hours after the procedure especially if having leg veins done.