Lasers produce a beam of light in a single wavelength with variable intensity and pulse rate that is capable of precisely cutting, sealing or vaporizing tissue such as skin and blood vessels. Laser light is absorbed by water or dark pigments (melanin in skin, hemoglobin in blood) in the tissue and converted to heat. A variety of functional and cosmetic skin problems are treatable with lasers, which are often specialized to handle a particular type of problem.
Lasers offer many advantages over traditional, mechanical technology, including replacement of scalpels, reduced risk of infection, “bloodless” surgery, less scarring, high precision, limited injury, and faster procedures. We offer state-of-the-art lasers including the latest generation of the Vbeam® Perfecta by Candela.
Below is an overview of the laser procedures we offer to give you healthier, younger-looking skin.
Laser Treatment for Vascular Lesions/Telangiectases/Rosacea
Vascular lesions are abnormally superficial, dense collections of blood vessels. They can be treated with a pulsed dye laser, which is absorbed by the blood while leaving surrounding tissue intact. Laser treatment effectively cauterizes the affected vessel and resolves the lesion and its resultant redness.
Laser Treatment for Pigmented Lesions
Pigmented lesions are dark growths of skin such as freckles or sun spots. Their color is due to the lesions' high melanin content. The most common pigment in the body, melanin readily absorbs laser light. Laser treatment destroys only the pigmented area without damaging the surrounding tissue.
Laser Treatment of Scars and Stretch Marks
Laser treatment can significantly improve the color and texture of scars and stretch marks, particularly when these are new. Scars or stretch marks treated with lasers tend to have a shorter duration and intensity of redness and a generally smoother, softer texture that blends better with surrounding skin.
Laser Ablation of Leg/Spider Veins
The laser aims carefully controlled pulses of narrow-wavelength light at the damaged veins. The veins absorb the light and heat up, then collapse and close. They are then gradually re-absorbed by the body. Normal activities can be resumed immediately.
Laser Treatment for Acne
Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition resulting from clogged sebaceous glands. In recent years, lasers have been proven to be very effective adjunctive treatment of acne. The laser light is absorbed by water underneath the skin, shrinking oil glands and decreasing the counts of bacteria that contribute to acne.
