Laser Hair Removal for Ingrown Hairs
If you’ve got ingrown hairs, you know that they not only look bad, but they hurt too! These painful, tender, red, raised bumps are common on the face, scalp and body usually after shaving. Ingrown hairs can be mistaken for acne, lead to more severe skin problems like folliculitis (infection of the hair follicle) and […]
What is a Cherry Hemangioma?
We know you’ve seen them—those tiny, bright red bumps on your tummy, chest, back, arms or legs. They seem to pop up overnight, and you’re wondering if they’re okay? They’re called cherry hemangiomas (or angiomas) and they are extremely common. They also go by the names spider hemangiomas (or angiomas) and blood freckles. Even though […]
Will Lasers Completely Remove Stretch Marks
This is a common question and misconception. Like many skin conditions, the goal of laser stretch mark removal is improvement rather than complete removal. Although there are many practitioners that utilize more than one laser to treat stretch marks, it is misleading to suggest that stretch marks can be completely removed – regardless of the […]
Tattoo Removal Prices
What are your tattoo removal prices? Potential tattoo removal patients frequently ask this question when they call our facility, especially those who have limited time due to work constraints. While we would love be able to quote exact tattoo removal prices over the phone, in most cases it is impossible for a number of reasons. […]
Fractional Laser Resurfacing for Eye Wrinkles
Your eyes say a lot about you. They can reveal your emotions, your level of attentiveness, as well as the amount of sleep you had last night. Your eyes are a focal point of your face and whether you realize it or not, they communicate a wealth of information to those around you. It’s no […]
Laser Hair Removal and Polycystic Ovarian Disease
The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal in PCOD Management Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a devastating medical condition that is on the rise. The National Women’s Health Institute reports that it affects one out of every 10 women of childbearing age. While no one is exactly sure what causes PCOD, we know that it causes […]
Can Laser Treatment Remove Chicken Pox Scars?
You probably had chicken pox when you were a kid; before the vaccination was available, it was almost a certainty of childhood. As a result, you might have one or more deep, pitted or shallow, indented scars. It’s probably safe to assume that you don’t want a permanent memento of your illness–chicken pox scars are […]
What is Fractional Laser Resurfacing?
In the 1990’s or early 2000’s, when you heard the term “laser resurfacing” it meant one thing: a major procedure loaded with common side effects and a rather lengthy recovery. The CO2 laser was the only technology available for this procedure and it was “full field” which meant that the skin at the treated area […]
Laser Treatment for “Orange Peel” Texture of the Skin
Do you oily skin and notice that your skin’s texture is less than smooth? Or maybe you have Rosacea and the repeated flares of inflammation have made your skin look rough and bumpy with enlarged pores. Many in our industry refer to these changes as “orange peel” skin. No matter how good your skin is, […]
What’s My Downtime with Laser Resurfacing?
Laser Resurfacing Recovery Guidelines Looking to freshen-up the appearance of your skin? Want to improve your skin’s tone, texture and firmness? Then the erbium MicroLaser Peel and the Sciton Profractional laser are excellent options. Many patients considering laser resurfacing want to know what to expect afterward. Specifically, they want to know how much downtime they’ll […]
What Results Should I Expect with Laser Treatment of Poikiloderma?
Revitalize Your Skin: Laser Treatment for Poikiloderma! If you have poikiloderma, you are used to wearing scarves, turtlenecks and collared shirts to hide it. It causes embarrassing red and brown, blotchy discoloration on the sides of the neck and chest. Laser treatment can be an effective way to improve or eliminate your poikiloderma once and […]
What Are My Options for Laser Resurfacing?
If you’re considering laser resurfacing and you’ve started doing your research, chances are you may have come across some confusing terminology. Laser resurfacing is immensely popular today, but not all procedures or devices are created equally. This wasn’t true when it first came out; but today, you do have several options to choose from. At […]
Why are Q-Switched Lasers Treatment for Birthmark Removal?
Exploring Q-Switched Lasers for Birthmark Removal If you have a brown birthmark, you’ve probably heard of q-switched lasers. But you may not realize that this is not a specific type of laser or the name of a single laser. Rather, q-switching refers to the way a laser delivers light energy to the skin. Q-switched lasers […]
How Is Poikiloderma Treated
Poikiloderma is a term that is used to describe sun damage (photo-aging) on the face, neck, and chest. This skin condition is represented by red and brown discoloration and also a slightly rough texture in the sun exposed areas of the neck and chest. The redness is a result of superficial vascularity as a result […]
How Do I Set My Goals if I’ve Decided to Have Laser Treatment?
Laser Treatment Success: The Collaborative Journey On the practitioner’s side, various factors affect the delivery of laser treatment care, including communication style, training, experience, time constraints, empathy, and teaching skills. Similarly, on the patient’s side, basic health habits, existing health conditions, the ability to follow instructions, motivation to improve, and psychological health all play a […]