Laser Based Technology

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.

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

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

We know how important first impressions can be - on a job interview, on a date but also to a client who is visiting your practice for the first time.

Take a moment every day to survey your entrance, your reception, your exam or treatment rooms and even your private spaces where patients would not enter.

Look closely.  Do you see any debris?  Disorganized materials?  Empty holders for patient education brochures?  Any dust or cobwebs?  Do countertop signs obscure your staff or other messages or products?

Sit down in your reception seats.  Take a look around.  Be critical.

I visited a medical spa recently who offered laser based technology aesthetic procedures such as laser hair removal and skin tightening.  I noticed things I liked - good lighting, lots of product in a retail area but organized well.  Lots of messaging.  Good use of texture (tile, wood).  Very friendly receptionist.  The impression was one of a busy, thriving practice with a nice variety of procedures and product.

What I felt needed correction (and I mentioned to the nurse) was:  counter signage was obscuring the receptionist so she could not see us when we sat down.  There was a cobweb hanging from a can light in ceiling.  The TV over the doorway was primarily showing testimonial videos but the sound was off.  It would be better to either have small wireless speakers by the seating (so the message was heard) or switch the video to photo loops which do not require sound.  

These are all easy fixes. 

If you prefer - have a friend visit your practice and task them to notice anything that seems off.  Better you see it and fix it than for a less-than-ideal first impression be made by a new patient.   It's nice to know that some things - we can control.

Skin-lightening Challenges

Laser based technology has become a part of skin care treatment plan to address pigmented lesions.  Many treatment providers with use a combination of topical agents, chemical peels, Laser Genesis and LimeLight facial in skin rejuvenation and the reduction of pigmented lesions.




"Skin-Lightening Challenges" by By: Zoe Diana Draelos, MD

Vitamin C in Skin Care

Advanced Skin Care starts with daily skin care management. This usually includes facial wash, moisturizers & sunblock. Many skin care products also include the use of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the ingredients.
It is important to optimize the results of Laser based technology such as Laser Genesis, LimeLight facial and over all skin rejuvenation with good daily skin care.


Source:

"Vitamin C in Skin Care"
By: Peter T. Pugliese, MD

Posted: June 2, 2009, from the June 2009 issue of Skin Inc. Magazine.

Photosensitivity related to Laser & Light Based Skin Procedures

Laser based technology in advanced skin care may cause photosensitivity reactions.
In a small number of people photosensitivity reactions have been reported after Laser Genesis treatments. If this should occur, please have the patient refrain from using their skin products 24 hours before and after the Laser Genesis treatment.

Alpha hydroxy acids also cause increased sensitivity to the sun.

http://www.realself.com/ingredient/alpha-hydroxy-acids