Laser Skin Resurfacing

Also known as "laser peel," laser skin resurfacing usually takes less than 1½ hours (sometimes just a few minutes) depending on the size of the area being treated.  The procedure uses a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser beam which vaporizes the upper layers of damaged skin at controlled levels of penetration. Also used is Erbium Laser beam.

The procedure removes areas of damaged or wrinkled skin often caused by prolonged sun exposure.  Laser resurfacing can minimize the appearance of fine lines around the mouth and the eyes and is also effective in treating facial scars and skin areas with uneven pigmentation.

Other procedures done in our office are sclerotherapy, Botox, TCA peels, glycolic acid  peels and BioMedic peels.

Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is a finely tuned sophisticated procedure done with the use of  laser.  This specific laser is designed to remove the growth center at the base of the hair follicle.  The laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin, to the hair follicle, where it is absorbed.  Upon absorption, the laser energy is transformed into heat, which can disable the follicle.

The majority of the body parts are appropriate for the use of this laser.  It is essentially a painless procedure, it can be performed in the office and does not require anesthesia.  The laser is FDA approved and in general 3 laser treatments 4 weeks apart are required for complete removal of the hair in the region.