Everybody Needs Laser Genesis:
Treat scars with this reimbursable laser procedure
Have you been usingCutera’s Laser Genesis to treat scars? Physicians have found Laser Genesis to be not only safe and effective on a wide variety of scars, but also a reimbursable procedure.
Reimbursement codes vary by region, so please check with your local authorities for the specifics. Commonly used CPT codes include 17106, as well as 17107 and 17108 depending on the condition. The average reimbursement from private insurance is approximately $750, with a range of $500-$1,300 per treatment. Please check with your local authorities to determine your reimbursement rates.
Please click here and here to learn more about medical reimbursement codes.
Please click here for a list of commonly used CPT codes in dermatology.
Purchasing a Cutera Laser is More Affordable Due to the Hire Act of 2010
When considering new capital equipment purchases in 2010, such as a Cutera laser, take advantage of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act of 2010, or “The Hire Act of 2010”. This act extends the enhanced Section 179 deduction to 2010 and allows businesses to write off up to $250,000 of qualified property during the 2010 tax year, subject to a phase-out if a business has capital expenditures exceeding $800,000 in a year.
If you purchase an $85,000 Cutera system, you may save $29,750, assuming a 35% tax bracket, resulting in a reduced overall system cost of $55,250. Additional state savings may apply. (Note: This does not constitute tax advice; please consult with your tax advisor, as each tax situation is unique)
Click here for more information on the Hire Act of 2010.
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 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.
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
The amount of
melanin in the skin can influence the skin care treatment plan.
Accurate skin typing is very important to the success of the Laser treatment and helps to identify the client's risk of adverse events related to pigment (hyper or hypo pigmentation) . Skin color is influenced by genetics and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Fitzpatrick Skin Type ChartCertain melanin makes skin more vulnerable to sunburnCauses of Hyperpigmentation
Topical agents used in the management of hyperpigmentation
Postinflammatory HyperpigmentationPerform a physical exam and ask questionsTreating Acne in Skin of ColorAesthetic Procedures in Skin of Color
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 ResurfacingInfrared 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.
Combining Obagi with Cutera Procedures
Obagi products combined with Cutera procedures may help to reduce melanin formation of pigmented lesions. Advanced skin care with products is a very important part of a skin care treatment plan.
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
Pearl and Pearl Fractional are infrared, Laser based technology used for skin resurfacing. This advanced skin care treatment plan is used to treat the entire epidermis and deep dermal defects.
Introducing Pearl Fusion: Optimizing Ablative Results
ProWave (infrared technology) is a Laser hair removal device that results in permanent hair reduction.
Laser Hair Removal Clinical Proof
Two Approaches to Hair Removal: CoolGlide and ProWave
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
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
Dermatosis papulosa nigra (pigmented lesions) may be treated with a 1064nm Nd:YAG Laser (infrared technology).
Treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser: Report of two cases
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