Laser Genesis

Saturday, May 8, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Laser Genesis, Cutera’s 1064 nm wavelength (infrared technology), combined with our patented microsecond technology, protects the epidermis, targets microvasculature and stimulates collagen production.

Erythema Reduction and Histologic Evidence of New Collagen Formation Using a 300-Microsecond 1064-nm Nd:YAG Laser

 Laser Genesis - The Complexion Laser

Laser Genesis: Improving Scars Without Downtime

How to effectively use Laser Genesis to treat all skin types for wrinkles, erythema, large pores and uneven skin

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.

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

 

 

Pearl Fractional 2790nm YSGG Fractional Laser

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

Pearl Fractional Infrared, Laser based technology.

In Vivo Histological Evaluation of a Novel YSGG Ablative
Fractional Device for Cutaneous Remodeling
Walfre Franco, PhD, Brian D. Zelickson, MD, Victor E. Ross, MD

Fractional photothermolysis induces an array of microscopic zones of ablative and thermal injury in the skin, leaving intervening areas of normal skin unaffected, which rapidly repopulate the ablative zones of tissue. 

Pearl Fractional Roundtable

Brian S. Biesman, MD, Barry DiBernardo, MD, FACS and E. Victor Ross, MD hosted an interactive roundtable discussion about their individual experiences using Cutera's new and exclusive 2790nm Pearl Fractional laser. Pearl Fractional has been cleared for skin resurfacing and has been shown to be particularly effective in treating signs of significant photoaging in the periorbital and perioral areas.

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.

Introducing Pearl Fusion: Optimizing Ablative Results

Monday, April 12, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

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 770 (770nm - 1100nm)

Sunday, April 11, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

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

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

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

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

Laser Hair Removal For Men

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN
Laser Hair Removal For Men

Laser based technology is now available for Laser Hair reduction for men. Infrared technology of the Coolglide Nd:YAG 1064nm Laser and IPL device ProWave 770 (770nm - 1100nm) are available to treatment darker skin types. Men should keep in mind that the treatments will result in permanent hair reduction and may need maintenance treatments through the years.

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.

A prospective, split face, single-blinded study looking at the use of an infrared device with contact cooling in the treatment of skin laxity in asians

Sunday, March 28, 2010 by Renee Lierly, RN

A prospective, split face, single-blinded study looking at the use of an infrared device with contact cooling in the treatment of skin laxity in asians

Titan is an infrared technology often combined with Laser Genesis. Laser Genesis may be used as a treatment for periocular and perioral wrinkles.

Hair Stimulation Following Laser and Intense Pulsed Light

Thursday, April 2, 2009 by Renee Lierly, RN

Hair Stimulation Following Laser and Intense Pulsed Light

The increased terminal hair growth occurred mostly in areas in which fine hair or both fine and coarse hair was present prior to initiation of treatment.

Laser based technology has provided a permanent hair reduction for many people. However, for a very small percentage there can be counterintuitive hair growth.

Increased terminal hair growth has been seen with near infrared and infrared technology.

It is important to be aware of this possibility when providing Laser Hair removal services.
 

Hair Stimulation Following Laser and Intense Pulsed Light

Thursday, April 2, 2009 by Renee Lierly, RN

Hair Stimulation Following Laser and Intense Pulsed Light
Photo-Epilation: Review of 543 Cases and Ways to Manage It

Andrea Willey, MD,Jaioae Torrontegui, RN, Jose Azpiazu, MD, and Nerea Landa, MD

This is a nice article and includes the anatomy and physiology of the hair growth cycle.  Success with Laser Hair Removal is increased with the understanding of the hair growth cycle. Infrared technology used for permanent hair reduction can produce a rare paradoxical side effect of hair stimulation

Hair Color and Pigmentation

Friday, March 20, 2009 by Renee Lierly, RN
Hair Color biochemistry

Laser based infrared technology is used for permanent hair reduction. It is important to assess to color of hair to be treated prior to a Laser hair removal treatment. The type of melanin can affect the outcome of the treatment

Acne Treatment Guide

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 by Renee Lierly, RN

Acne Treatment Guide

Any signs of acne should be treated as soon as possible. The longer acne is left to progress without treatment, the higher the possibility of scarring. Acne treatment primarily depends on the type of acne and its severity. Your dermatologist can best prescribe the appropriate treatment for your acne but it pays for you to be knowledgeable about this skin condition. Here are some of the common procedures in treating acne.

Acne Skin Guide


Infrared technology of aesthetic laser systems can be used to treat textural issues from acne. However, it is very important to control the breakouts prior to starting any treatment.  Laser Genesis is effective to help decrease the redness and improve textural issues of mild acne scars.

Treatment of Minor Burns

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 by Renee Lierly, RN
Treatment of Minor Burns


Cooling of the burn wound: the ideal temperature of the coolant.


Laser based infrared technology in advanced skin care can result in complications. Complications with Laser based technology can result when someone does not understand light/heat - tissue interaction, poor technique and inadequate cooling. Burn injuries can happen with vascular treatments, Laser hair reduction and the treatment of pigmented lesions. A treatment provider should never perform a treatment that may result in an adverse event that they can not recognize and properly treat.
Proper and timely treatment of a burn injury is key to minimize such adverse events as scarring and pigmentary issues.

It is very important to NEVER ICE a burn.

**Renee Lierly, R.N. has worked Burn Intensive care for 7 yrs and continues to work in a verified burn unit in the San Francisco/Bay area.