Is it Normal if I Have Red Bumps After Laser Hair Removal?
Red Bumps After Laser Hair Removal Are Normal If you’ve had a laser hair removal treatment and noticed almost immediately after that you had numerous red, raised bumps, you can take a deep breath and relax—this is totally normal! It is a phenomenon known as “follicular edema” and it’s basically swelling around the treated hair […]
What Causes White Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks come in all different colors—red, brown, and white are the most common. They can affect both men and women, and can occur anywhere on your body. They happen because of a (fairly) rapid increase in size of the body where your skin just cannot keep pace. Pregnancy, puberty and rapid weight gain can […]
Sunspots on Face & Body: Safe, Effective Treatments for Clearer Skin
Goodbye to Sun Spots: Laser Solutions for Clearer Skin If you’re noticing brown spots on your skin, especially sunspots on face, it may be time to consult a skin and laser specialist. Many people assume that these spots—whether age spots, freckles, moles, or liver spots—only appear as they get older. In reality, sun damage accumulated […]
Can Laser Treatment Help My Birthmark with Hair?
We know birthmarks can be embarrassing. When you have one that grows hair, it can be even worse. We understand the emotional and psychological difficulty of living with this type of birthmark. And we have a laser treatment program for brown birthmarks that is safe and effective. However, some brown birthmarks (those with hair) fall […]
What is Poikiloderma?
Chances are you’ve seen poikiloderma—you just didn’t know what it was! Poikiloderma is the discoloration of the neck and chest that can happen after years and years of sun exposure. That’s right…Poikiloderma is a very specific form of sun damage. It occurs on the sides of the neck (not on the front, which is shadowed […]
Laser Removal of Speckled Nevi Birthmarks
Nevi is the fancy, medical term for “moles”. Most of us have at least a few moles on our skin. Chances are that no two of yours look the same, because nevi come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and textures! Appearance and Characteristics of Speckled Nevi One type of birthmark is a “speckled […]
Is Laser Hair Removal Safe?
We get this question from patients almost every day. You might think we’d get tired of giving the same answer over and over, but we don’t. Our job is to give you the most accurate, up-to-date information about the conditions we treat and the procedures we perform. Helping people choose safe, effective, and life-changing treatments […]
Profractional Laser Resurfacing for Birthmark Removal
Medicine is a Practice The practice of medicine is sometimes just exactly that—a practice. While some problems have a very straightforward solution, many don’t. The practice of laser medicine is no different. At Celibre Medical, we have the laser knowledge and expertise to create an individualized laser treatment plan for you if you have an […]
How Many Treatments for Acne Scarring?
We have many patients like you seeking help for their acne scars. They want to see scars gone and gone fast. We understand. Living with the emotional pain of acne scarring is difficult and we are truly passionate about providing treatments for our patients that are highly effective and tailored for their lifestyles and budgets. […]
What are the Top Three Lasers for Tattoo Removal?
If you’re considering laser tattoo removal to get rid of an unwanted tattoo, you might want to know what lasers work well. Laser tattoo removal can be a bit of a complicated thing; no doubt you’ve come across a lot of information and are a bit confused about what laser might be best for your […]
When Should I Choose Laser over IPL?
Laser or IPL: Selecting the Ideal Skin Treatment If you’re thinking about having a laser or IPL treatment, then we have no doubt that you’ve come across both these terms and asked yourself – “What’s the difference between laser and IPL?” It’s one that we hear in our office every day! First, it’s important to […]
Can Laser Treatment Darken Permanent Makeup?
Permanent makeup is just like any other tattoo – sometimes your tastes and preferences change, and you decide that you no longer like it. If you fall into this category, it’s okay! We’ve helped thousands of people just like you who want their permanent makeup removed with laser treatment. The process is almost exactly the […]
Laser Resurfacing for the Eyes
If your eyes are “seeing” their age, it may be time to consider doing something to give yourself a more youthful, rested and refreshed appearance. Eye surgery? Not always. If you’re a good candidate, laser resurfacing can take years off your appearance with minimal downtime. The answer is a procedure known as fractional laser resurfacing. […]
How Does Laser Acne Treatment Work?
The role of lasers for acne treatment is twofold. First, lasers kill acne bacteria. Without bacteria, acne lesions cannot form. P.acne bacteria is naturally occurring in the skin and by using heat energy from lasers, acne bacteria is controlled. It is important to realize that controlling acne bacteria is only a temporary solution for controlling […]
How Do Medical Lasers Work?
Class IV medical lasers are devices specifically designed to emit various wavelengths of light (visible and non-visible) to treat many different medical conditions. They are the highest-powered type of laser used in medicine and have the potential to cause damage to the skin and eyes if used incorrectly. In the state of California, only licensed […]