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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cheap Laser Hair Removal
Unlock Your Confidence with Laser Hair Removal If you’re thinking about getting laser hair removal, we’re excited for you! It’s a great procedure that will literally change your life on a day-to-day basis! Being free from the embarrassment of unwanted hair and the time constraints that go along with constantly getting rid of it is […]
Laser Treatment for Wart Removal
Do you have a wart that keeps coming back no matter what you do? If you’re losing the battle using wart treatments like liquid nitrogen freezing, burning and acid treatments. We want to tell you about a secret weapon—laser treatments! Warts are caused by a virus. Normally, your immune system is able to control viruses. […]
Laser Tattoo Removal in Long Beach
Since 2004, we’ve met many patients from Long Beach, CA, and from surrounding areas, who come to us to discuss laser tattoo removal because they’ve been swindled with other tattoo removal gimmicks. There are two in particular that we hear all the time, so we thought we’d set the record straight on these for you […]
Laser Hair Removal Explained
You can find laser hair removal in almost every city in America. Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, OB/Gyns and family practice offices offer it? But who’s qualified to do laser hair removal and how can you ensure you’re getting an effective treatment? You may not be surprised to learn that price isn’t the most important factor! Understanding […]
Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?
Generally speaking, yes, laser hair removal is uncomfortable. But if that’s what’s keeping you from considering having treatment, then perhaps you should reconsider? Everyone’s perception of pain is different, and we feel like we have identified a few factors that are correlated with an increased amount of pain with laser hair removal. If you don’t […]
What is a Keloid?
Have you ever seen a keloid (bumpy, raised) scar and wondered why someone healed that way? Maybe you have one or more keloids and feel embarrassed or upset by the way they look. Keloid scars are easily recognizable, and the truth is, no one really knows exactly why they occur. Keloid scars are very dense, […]
Tattoo Removal
If you’re “over” your tattoo and want it gone yesterday, lasers can help. With that said, laser tattoo removal takes some time. There are several factors that can influence the time it takes for your tattoo removal and we review them below. Is it an amateur or professional tattoo? While you might not think this […]
What is CO2 Laser Resurfacing?
If you’re thinking about having laser resurfacing and have been doing some homework, you’ve probably come across CO2 laser resurfacing. If you’re still confused about it, it’s okay! We’re here to help you understand and make sense out of all the information out there today. Let’s start with some basic information. What is Laser Resurfacing? […]
Is There Downtime with Acne Laser Treatments?
There certainly can be, but it all really depends on two things: which acne laser treatment you have and what you consider to be “downtime”. Let’s talk about what “downtime” is first. Balancing Downtime: Recovery after Acne Laser Treatments Downtime refers to time away from your regular work and/or school activities. Sometimes after acne laser […]
Sun Spots On Lips
Sun Spots Overview | Treatment | Before and After Pictures | Cost Have the years you’ve spent in the sun taken their toll on your skin? Do you have sun spots and freckles almost everywhere on your sun-exposed skin? Have you noticed them popping up in strange places…maybe even on your lips? The ultraviolet radiation of the sun produces a whole […]
What is the Recovery for Deep Profractional Laser Resurfacing?
If you’ve been researching the most effective anti-aging procedures available today, then you’ve probably come across laser resurfacing. While there are many different lasers available, Profractional and Fraxel are two of the most popular. What you may not realize is that “Fraxel” treatments can be very different from treatment to treatment. At Celibre Medical, we […]
How Many Treatments Will I Need for Laser Scar Removal?
Enhancing Your Skin: Laser Treatments for Scar removal Living with an unwanted scar is difficult. It may remind you daily of trauma or an injury that you’d rather forget. The treatment of unwanted scars is varied and can be complex because each scar has its own characteristics. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Finding a practice […]