Fraxel Laser Treatment
With the revolutionary Fraxel re:fineTM laser treatment, you can get …
- Improved skin tone
- Reduced fine lines
- Smoother skin texture
All in a series of treatments – with no downtime or discomfort.
Fraxel re:fine laser treatment is a revolutionary safe, non-invasive procedure that allows you to reverse the early signs of aging and maintain your youthful, healthy skin. Safe and effective, the Fraxel re:fine laser is cleared by the FDA and has undergone extensive testing in the lab. Fraxel re:fine treatment is safe and effective for the treatment of:
- Periorbital fine lines
- Melasma (mask of pregnancy)
- Irregular texture
- Sun spots and age spots (pigmented lesions)
With Fraxel re:fine treatment, you get visible results without interruption to your busy life. Instead, Fraxel re:fine laser treatment uses points of light to precisely treat thousands of microscopic areas of your skin. The treatment removes old, damaged skin cells, stimulates your body’s own natural healing process, and replaces the cells with fresh, glowing, healthy skin.
Because the technology is so precise, Fraxel re:fine treatment works not only on the face, but also on delicate skin areas like the neck, chest and hands.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser treatment for unwanted hair is a non-invasive approach to permanent reduction and long-term hair removal. Treatment is specifically designed to eliminate undesired hair from all parts of the body. Unlike many other treatment methods, laser hair removal leaves your skin looking and feeling smoother and softer!
Preliminary setup involves cleansing and shaving the area to be treated. A laser is then directed toward the area and produces a beam of highly concentrated light. Without damaging the surrounding tissue, controlled pulses of light penetrate the skin and get absorbed by hair follicles. The heat generated in the process discourages and ultimately destroys the hair and its potential for regrowth. Post-treatment includes a clean up of the treated area and the application of sunblock. Larger areas such as those found on the back, shoulders, abdomen, and legs can be rapidly treated. Smaller facial areas like the upper lip, chin, and beard can be treated in minutes.
Acne Treatment
Acne is a common medical condition that affects up to 80 percent of adolescents and adults at some point in their lives. Adult onset acne has become a growing concern for people in their 20′s, 30′s, and 40′s. Although acne is not a grave disease, it can leave permanent scarring on the skin, and negatively impact an individual’s self-esteem. Clearing up acne can help relieve these issues, but many people don’t realize that something can be done.
What is acne? Acne is one of the most common of all skin problems, characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and, in some people, deep painful bumps that look and feel like boils. When it’s severe, acne can cause permanent scarring of the skin. And those are just the physical problems.
Here’s how acne (clogged pores) occurs
The lining of the wall of the hair follicle sheds skin cells, which then stick together with the sebum produced by the sebaceous glands. This causes a plug to form below the surface of the skin. This plug cannot be washed away. This process can take days to weeks for a visible lesion to form. Whiteheads and blackheads are the result. The sebum and cell debris together contribute to the growth of bacteria that naturally live in your pores.
Your body’s own immune system will naturally attempt to clear the clogged pores by sending in certain specialized cells that invade the follicle to help clean it up. However, in the process, the wall of the follicle may weaken and rupture, emptying the contents of the follicle into the surrounding tissue. When this occurs, swelling or redness can develop around the affected follicle, resulting in the larger bumps or pimples characteristic of acne. These are known as papules and pustules and can sometimes cause scarring.
What are the treatment options?
There are many treatments available. During your consultation, we can discuss what options will best suit your needs. Treatment may include any of the following:
Chemical Peels
This involves a uniform and controlled shedding of skin layers using a topically applied exfoliating solution. The number of layers to be exfoliated and solution strength will depend on the nature and depth of treatment required. Damaged, outer layers of the skin are removed exposing the soft, clear, and radiant underlying skin.
Microdermabrasion
A stream of very fine crystals is sprayed through a handpiece across the skin, mixing gentle abrasion with suction to remove the dead, outer layer of skin. These tiny crystals act as an exfoliant to remove the dead skin cells and promote the production of new cells and collagen to even out skin texture and tone. Improvements in appearance and texture will occur with successive treatments.
During your consultation, we will work with you to determine the right course of action and regimen that’s best for you.