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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
What is “Frosting” and Why Does It Happen in Laser Treatment of Sun Spots?
Why Does It Happen in Laser Treatment of Sun Spots Overview | Treatment | Cost You may have heard of or read the term “frosting” when researching laser treatment for age spots, tattoos, or brown birthmarks and thought, “that sounds strange?” And while “frosting” typically conjures up visions of birthday celebrations or winter windshields, in […]
Can Lasers Remove Facial Spider Veins?
Are you searching for a better way to cover-up and hide unwanted spider veins and broken capillaries on your face? Maybe you spend extra time in the morning applying makeup to hide these pesky red, blue or purple blood vessels only to find that they’re showing again by the middle of the day? If you’re […]
Lasers For Port Wine Stain Birthmarks
We understand how difficult it can be to have a port wine stain (vascular birthmark), especially when it’s on the face. Laser treatments can offer life-changing results, and we are honored to help patients like you through the removal process. At Celibre, our treatment of choice for port wine stain removal is the pulsed dye […]
Can Laser Treatment Help Remove Birthmarks?
Removing birthmarks with lasers can be a delicate and tricky process. No two are alike. Each has its own location, color, shape and size which makes laser treatment of birthmarks a highly-individualized process. Generally, birthmarks are either red or brown, and there are several different types of each. Examples of red or “vascular” birthmarks include […]
How Can I Get Rid Of Veins on My Hands?
When you think about anti-aging treatments, you might think first about procedures to help your face look smoother, fuller, firmer and less wrinkled. But your face isn’t the only indicator of your age. In fact, many of our patients who’ve had effective facial rejuvenation come to us asking about other areas that they feel don’t […]
Birthmark Removal, How Many Laser Treatments?
There are several types of birthmarks – red birthmarks are vascular (made up of small blood vessels at the surface of the skin) and brown birthmarks that are made up of melanin (the skin’s natural pigmentation) that is darker than the surrounding skin. In addition, birthmarks come in a variety of sizes and density of […]
What Is Erbium Laser Resurfacing?
There are so many different lasers for skin resurfacing that you might wonder which one would be good for you? At Celibre Medical Corporation, the technology that we’ve found to offer superior safety and results with our patients is the erbium YAG laser. Erbium is an older technology, but it works, and we know that […]
What is the Difference Between Tattoo Removal and Permanent Makeup Removal?
If you have a tattoo or permanent make-up, you may be surprised to learn that a laser can remove either. In fact, the same type of laser (q-switched lasers) can tackle the job of removing tattoos or permanent makeup. Even though permanent makeup and tattoos are similar, the removal process is often different. Even though […]
Can Freckles be Treated with Lasers?
If you’ve grown out of your freckles and wish there was a way to get rid of them, we have good news for you: there is! Class IV medical lasers can safely and effectively remove freckles for anyone with any skin type (color). Freckles typically develop in response to sun exposure. This is because ultraviolet […]