Melasma

Thursday, May 6, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Melasma is a chronic condition that many women seek Laser based technology and chemical peels for treatment. It is important to understand the basics of Melasma formation. Treatment providers often find that it is helpful in treating the pigmented lesions of Melasma with Laser Genesis as part of the skin treatment plan.

LimeLight

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

LimeLight Facial (520nm visible light - 1100nm infrared technology)

FDA Clearance: LimeLight is cleared for a variety of indications including benign pigmented lesions and vascular lesions.

Novel 3-in-1 Wavelength Light Source for Photorejuvenation


LimeLight - Reds & Browns Begone


*Although this device has not been optimized for hair removal, hair removal may occur as a result of a LimeLight treatment.

Acutip (500nm - 635nm)

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Acutip may be combined with a LimeLight facial for the treatment of small facial veins and pigmented lesions.

Use of a Novel Small-Tip IPL Handpiece for

Treatment of Discrete Pigmented and Vascular

Lesions


 

Treatment of Facial Telangiectasia with a Small Spot Broadband Pulsed Light Source

Titan (1100nm - 1800nm)

Saturday, April 24, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Titan, infrared technology may be combined with Laser Genesis and a LimeLight facial for Cutera's 3-D advanced skin care treatment.

Clinical Proof

Titan, infrared technology video

A Fresh Look at Titan…..A New Mobile Treatment Technique

 

 

Intense pulsed light therapy

Saturday, April 17, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Intense pulsed light therapy is used for permanent hair reduction, the treatment of leg veins, facial veins and pigmented lesions. It is important to understand the difference between Laser based technology and Intense pulsed light therapy.

Facial Analysis for Skin Resurfacing

Friday, April 16, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Facial Analysis for Skin Resurfacing

Infrared technology may be used in an advanced skin care treatment plan for facial resurfacing. It is important to do a thorough skin analysis complete with skin typing prior to using Laser based technology to treat epidermal and dermal issues.

Demystifying Clinical Photography

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Photography is a very important step in the skin care treatment plan. Skin tightening may be very subtle with results best visualized in before and after photos. It may take several treatments to reduce a large amount of facial veins. Treatment progression can be appreciated with serial photos.

Demystifying Clinical Photography

Laser Physics: Back to Basics

Saturday, April 10, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Infrared, Laser based technology is used to treat leg veins, facial veins, permanent hair reduction. It is important to know basic Laser physics in order to provide safe and effective treatments.

Laser Physics: Back to Basics

Treat Difficult Vascular Lesions

Friday, April 9, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Infrared, Laser based technology may be used to treat leg veins and facial veins.

Variable Long-Pulse Nd:YAG Laser: A New Way To Treat Difficult Vascular Lesions

Make Veins Disappear

Leg Veins

Thursday, April 8, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Laser based, infrared technology may be used for a Laser vein treatment with the ability to treat facial and leg veins.

Optimizing Treatment of Small and Large Leg Telangiectasia with a Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG CoolGlide® Excel Laser

Treating Leg Veins

Venous Lakes

Thursday, April 8, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Infrared technology may be used to treat facial veins, leg veins and venous lakes.
Venous Lake Treatments Using the Cutera CoolGlide Excel Long-Pulse 1064 nm Laser

Pearl 2,790 nm YSGG Laser System

Friday, April 2, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Pearl, infrared Laser based technology for advanced skin care.

Full-face Treatments With the 2790-nm Erbium:YSGG Laser System

E. Victor Ross MD, Michael Swann MD, Seaver Soon MD, Arash Izadpanah MD, David Barnette MD, Scott Davenport BA

Combining Cutera Devices to Treat  Wrinkles and Dyschromia

Pearl Fusion for your advanced skin care needs.

Email Marketing Tools

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 by Cutera Web Team

Some of you have asked how you can send emails to your clients.  There are a number of email vendors you can use:  Constant Contact, Vertical Response and Emma

Emma has templates to use for email and surveys that look very attractive; a nice aesthetic design is expected for anyone who works in aesthetics.

Check out Emma... 

Remember, Spring is here and now is the time to remind your patients that laser hair removal or reating leg veins are best done in a series - i.e. start now to be Summer-ready.

It's also a great time to reach out through compelling emails and discuss having an IPL treatment such as the LimeLight Facial or for clients to get their faces ready for weddings, graduations and summer-time parties with the Pearl Laser.  

Email can be a very inexpensive and effective way to communicate specials on fillers or injectibles as well as informing clients about new technologies you've added to your practice or clinic. 

If you are not collecting the email address of every patient you treat (with appropriate opt-ins) - you are missing a great opportunity.  Start now!   Happy Emailing!

Treating Pigmentary Problems

Sunday, March 28, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Tradition, with a twist: Combination approach works well for treating pigmentary problems


Pigmented lesions and pigmentary issues often require a combination of therapy to effectively treat.

Laser Genesis is used in combination with chemical peels, topical medications and sun protection for treating pigmentary issues.

Advanced Facial Sculpting: Beyond Filling Lines

Saturday, March 27, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Advanced Facial Sculpting: Beyond Filling Lines

Advanced skin care treatment often includes Laser based technology for skin tightening, pigmented lesions and Laser vein treatment. Dermal fillers are often part of the skin care treatment plan to to sculpt the face and hands.

Creating an Office ‘Oasis’: Part 2

Thursday, March 25, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Creating an Office ‘Oasis’ part 2


Laser based technology is found more and more in traditional medical offices. The addition of chemical peels, Laser hair removal and skin tightening treatments have changed the medical office environment.

Developing a Web Site for Your Practice

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Developing a Web Site for Your Practice


Today's aesthetic customer are "shopping" for providers on the internet. It is important to have a "user friendly" website to introduce your clients to treatments for pigmented lesions, skin tightening, Laser hair reduction, facial and leg veins.

Topical Treatment of Rosacea - A Clinical Update

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Topical Treatment of Rosacea

The management of Rosacea may include light and laser based technology in addition to topical medications. Laser Genesis and LimeLight facial are often used to treat diffuse redness and visible facial veins. It is important that clients understand that laser based technology is not a cure for Rosacea and treatments may need to be repeated to maintain results.

Skincare Regimens to Optimize Laser Success

Saturday, March 20, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Skincare Regimens to Optimize Laser Success
VOLUME: 16 PUBLICATION DATE: Sep 01 2008
By Diane Donofrio Angelucci, Contributing Editor

Advanced skin care requires a skin care treatment plan to be individualized to each patient's unique needs. Laser based technology such as Laser Genesis or LimeLight facial should be combined with skin care regimes to optimize results.



 

Contact Dermatitis

Friday, March 19, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Advanced skin care may include ablative procedures such as chemical peels, ablative skin resurfacing and other Laser based technology. A common, often avoidable complication is contact or irritant dermatitis.