Welcome to Cutera's Clinical Education blog for both skincare and laser/other energy devices.
I'm Renee Lierly, R.N. I have 17 years of nursing experience working in the field of aesthetics, burn intensive care, hyperbaric medicine, plastic surgery, surgical/trauma intensive care and emergency medicine. I learned from burn intensive care how heat affects the skin at every level. As the Laser Safety Officer at Cutera, I am very passionate about promoting the safe use of lasers in medicine. I am a member of ASLMS (American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery) and LIA (Laser Institute of America).
Our goal is to assist you with your clinical questions about our lasers. Please note: As a manufacturing company, we are unable to give medical advice or a diagnosis for patients or practitioners. We will refer you back to your treating practitioner. An accurate assessment of your individual response to treatment can only be provided by a practitioner familiar with you and your medical history.
To locate a Cutera treatment practitioner, visit Cutera.com.
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
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.
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