Laser Skin Rejuvenation was designed to combat the effects of aging and damaged skin in a softer, gentler way. It can be used to treat the full face, neck, chest, and even the hands. Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment is a revolutionary way to combat the signs of aging. This noninvasive procedure stimulates smoother, healthier looking skin without the extensive investment of time and money required by other skin resurfacing treatments.

• Smoker’s Lines
  
• Wrinkles
  
• Facial Scarring
  
• Large Pores
  
• Brown Spots
  

The fine details of one’s face are sometimes the most important cue to the person’s age.

In your 30’s, wrinkles and age spots may begin to appear. Your skin may seem less radiant and may show signs of discoloration.

In your 40’s, the collagen and elastin support network begins to break down. Lines and wrinkles become more prominent as your skin becomes dryer. The blood flow begins to slow down, leaving your skin with less of a blush. Sun damage, tobacco use, overall health, and genetics can contribute to these processes. Skin thins, and redness and spider vessels and matting become common. Age spots and discoloration appear (dyschromia).

Once in your 50’s, new cell production decreases. Skin retains less water, which increases wrinkle formation. At the same time, the underlying fat cells in the face shrink and excess skin begins to sag.

Laser skin rejuvenation works by aiding the growth and remodeling of collagen. The laser targets layers of collagen beneath the skin’s surface. In a few weeks, the stimulated collagen will fill the void of wrinkles and scars. This procedure does not require local anesthesia and is very well tolerated. Treatments are usually given in 3-4 week intervals for a series of 3-5 treatments. Maintenance treatments for prevention may also be recommended.

The energy is delivered at specific setting for each treatment to maximize results based on skin type and clinical exam. The laser light energy stimulates the production of collagen. As the new collagen forms, it softens the appearance of aging skin. Fine lines and wrinkles are decreased.

Any adult can benefit from laser skin rejuvenation whether they are 25 or 65. Young adults who smoke are encouraged to start treatments early to retard the aging process. We have all seen how tobacco use can add 10 or even 15 years of age to the face/skin and speed up the aging process. What happens is that the tobacco smoke and toxins destroy the collagen and vascularity in the skin. The TLC Medispa treatment system stimulates collagen production, improves remodeling to get rid of wrinkles and fine lines, and reduces pore size, redness, scar tissue, and other signs of aging. All of this with no pain and no downtime. You can return to work or your activities immediately after the treatment.

FAQ: Laser Skin Rejuvenation (Read More)

Acne vulgaris is the most common skin problem in the U.S. It accounts for 25 to 30% of all dermatology visits. It most commonly affects the face and can lead to permanent scarring. It can have profound and long-lasting psychological effects. Acne appears to have the potential to damage, even in the long term, the emotional well-being of patients.

Acne vulgaris is a disorder of the sebaceous or oil producing glands resulting in an inflammatory reaction and bacteria overgrowth.

There are varieties of effective treatments for acne. Topical therapies are slow to achieve an acceptable result. Systemic antibiotics can lead to the emergence of resistance bacteria. Systemic isotretinoin has been successfully used to treat acne. However, it causes tremendous birth defects and has been linked to increase risks of suicide.

Lasers can be used to treat both adult and adolescent acne. The exact mechanism is not truly understood but it is thought that the laser wavelength disrupts the sebaceous glands that are responsible for the acne and destroy the bacteria most commonly associated with acne, P. acnes.

Treatment with laser for acne usually takes about 3 to 6 treatments about one month apart and can be combined with microdermabrasion. Significant results can be seen with a single laser treatment. Improvement is also seen with acne scars.