Cosmetic Laser Treatments
Why Patients Choose Cosmetic Laser Procedures No-Down Time Non-Invasive Safe Cost Effective Proven Results Long Lasting Results
Clinical / Applications
Acne • Mechanism –
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Laser light hits a compound naturally generated by the acne bacteria (p. acnes) called porphyrins Excited porphyrins generate a natural germicide (singlet oxygen), which kills the bacteria
• Outcome –
The severity of current and future breakouts are dramatically reduced after a series of treatments Aura or Gemini
Acne
Photos courtesy of: Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
Pigmented Lesions • Mechanism –
Pressure waves fragment pigment particles
• Outcome –
Lesions darken or grey over several days to weeks before sloughing off.
Aura or Gemini
Solar Lentigines
Wrinkle Reduction • Mechanism – Energy delivered into the deep dermis stimulates neocollagenesis
• Outcome – After a series of treatments patients will notice an improvement in: • • •
Skin tone (elasticity) Skin texture Pore size
Lyra or Gemini
Wrinkles
Photos courtesy of: Steven Dayan, MD
Wrinkles
Photos courtesy of: Steven Dayan, MD
Vascular Lesions • Mechanism – Energy is delivered into the target vessel – Heated vessels collapse and are reabsorbed by the body
• Outcome – Clearance can be achieved with a single treatment, however lasting results will often require between 2 and 3 treatments Aura (Superficial), Lyra (Deeper) or Gemini
Leg Veins Brown spots from previous sclerotherapy treatments
Pre Treatment 8 weeks post Treatment
Leg Veins
Pre Treatment
6 weeks Post Treatment
Leg Veins
Photos courtesy of: Brian Zelickson, MD
Telangiectasia
Rosacea
Port Wine Stains
Hair Removal • Mechanism – Laser energy is absorbed by pigment in the hair shaft • Energy is transferred to the surrounding follicle / bulb
– The follicle is heated until it is damaged
• Outcome – Permanent hair reduction after several treatments Note: Number of treatments necessary depends on: • Hair color - Skin type - Hair growth phase
Lyra or Gemini
Hair Removal
Hair Removal
Photos courtesy of: Roy Grekin, MD
Hair Removal
Hair removal as it relates to Pseudofolliculitis (Shaving Bumps) • What is Pseudofolliculitis? – The problem occurs when highly curved hairs grow back into the skin causing inflammation • Over time, this can cause keloidal scarring which looks like hard bumps of the beard area and neck.
Note: The Lyra (Nd:YAG) was the first laser approved for this treatment
Pseudofolliculitis
Photos courtesy of: E. Victor Ross, MD
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation • What is Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation? – Rejuvenation is the term associated with improvement in overall appearance. • Accomplished by addressing the three main factors affecting appearance: Wrinkles - Redness - Pigmentation
• Mechanism – Combination treatment • KTP removes redness and pigmentation • Nd:YAG stimulates collagen production, smoothing wrinkles
• Outcome – Overall improvement in appearance after a series of treatments
Aura and Lyra or Gemini
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation
Photos courtesy of: Fairfield, James MD
Weekend Mini Peel Lunchtime Micro Peel • Mechanism – Direct ablation of the top layer of skin
• Outcome – Overall improvement texture and tone – Wrinkles and scars can be reduced or eliminated
Venus
Laser Peel
Laser Peel
Photos courtesy of: Greg Goodman, MD
Laser Peel
Laser Peel
Photos courtesy of: Steven Dayan, MD