Laser rejuvenation for wrinkles and acne scars

Medlite laser skin rejuvenation for beatiful skin - and no one has to know how you got it!

You deserve to look your best...

Laser skin rejuvenation is one of the latest and most exciting cometic procedures available. This treatment is perfect for those looking for a safe, quick procedure to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin.
Laser skin rejuvenation has become the procedure of choice among top celebrities, as well the "working" population who cannot afford time away from work to recover from more intense procedures, or who want a better solution to sun-damage, aging or acne-scarred skin.

How does laser skin rejuvenation work?

Collagen provides the support network to our skin.
As we age, the collagen breaks down cousing lines and wrinkles. The laser works by stimulating collagen production. As the new collagen is generated, lines and wrinkles are decreased. Addionally, years of sun exposure can cause discoloration, large pores, and pigmented or red areas on the skin.
Patients report, and studies have confirmed that this procedure achieves a more refreshed appearance, smoother skin texture, an even skin tone, and a decreased in pore size. Those with difficult acne sacrring will also notice a marked improvement.

Why sgould I choose this procedure?

Because the action of the laser skin rejuvenation is notablative (does not remove any skin) there are many benefits over other traditional laser procedures. The laser treatment is quick and offers no downtime - you can immediately return to your normal activities. There is minimal discomfort, and a very low risk os any complications. Patients will exoperience progressive improvement over several months for a fresh, natural look. Laser skin rejuvenation is compatible with whole host of other cosmetic procedures so that maximum results can be achieved.

Is the procedure safe?

The Medlite laser used for skin rejuvenation is one os the safest laser on the market today. In the hands os trained medical professional, the Medlite laser offers a safe and effective treatment with very little risk of complications. Ptients of all skin types can be safely treated - including tanned skin.

What body areas can be treated?

The laser can be used to rejunevate many body areas including the face, hands, neck and chest.

How many treatments will I need?

Laser skin rejuvenation is a gradual process. Usually patients need 4-6 treatments spaced at 3-5 weeks apart. Many patients choose to return for touch-up treatments after the intial treatment session ends.

What does the procedure feel like?

Laser skin rejuvenation is not painful. Many describe the feeling as a tingling sensation. Anesthesia is usually not becessary, but you may request a topical cream depending on your own experience.

What can I expect afyter the treatment?

This procedure eliminates the recovery associated woth other ablative laser skin resurfacing treatments.
Laser skin rejuvenation does not remove anu surface skin or cause any visible effecy beyond a mild to moderate redness, which usually fadeswithin an hour after treatment. No specific care is needed after treatment, you may be asked to avoid sun and some skin products for a period of time after the treatment. It is important follow to you physicians instructions exactly.

How do I get started?

Your physician will be happy to discuss this procedure with you. Please feel free to make an appointment for a consuktaion to discuss your specific needs.

The Power of the Medlite Laser Can Effectively Remove Age Spots, Freckles, Brown Spots and Birthmarks.

Preserve your skin's natural beauty

Just about everyone has a few obvious brown spots on their skin. Age spots, freckles, and various birthmarks are just a few of the commonly known marks generally referred to as a pigmented lesions.
Altough some pigmented lesions can de ignored, many are quite conspicuous, and can easily detract from your skin's natural beauty.

What causes theses unwanted pigmented lesions?

Melanin in what gives our skin its color. The amount of melanin in your skin determines if you have a light or dark complection. Pigmented lesions are dark in color simply because the melanin is abnormally concentrated in one area of the skin.
High concentrations of melanin can be due to various factors. Some types are present at birth, but most accur with age, or as a result of overexposure to the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays.

How does the Medlite laser remove unwanted pigments in the skin?

The Medlite laser is one of the most technologically advanced lasers for removing pigmented lesions.
The laser removes theses pigments with the energy of light. The specialized light produced by the Medlite laser is absorbed by the pigmented lesion. The unwanted pigment is then destroyed, thus removing ot lightening the lesion.

What types of browne or pigmented lesions will the Medlite remove?

The medlite is the most commonly used for removing browne age spots, "liver spots", frecles and other browne birthmarks, such as cafe-au-lait spots and Nevus os Ota. Your physician will identify your specific type of lesion and discuss the rmeoval sucess rate associated with your condition.

Does the Medlite remove my normal skin pigmentation also?

No, the laser ligh of Medlite was specifically designed to effectively target the dark concentrations of melanin. After the abnormal amounts of melanin are removed, and treatment continues on normal skin, some whitening could occur. However, your body's natural regenerative system would replace the skin to its natural color.

Is the process painful?

The Medlite laser emits light in very short pulses.
The impact of the energy from the power pulse of light is similar to the snap of a thin subber band.
After the treatment, the area will feel similar to a light sunburn. Typically any discomfort will disappear within a day or so. After the redness clears, the skin returns to its natural color and texture.

How many treatment session will it take to remove the pigment lesion?

Most common pigmented lesions are removed within one or two treatments. Some deeper lesions will required more treatments.

Can the excess pigmentation come back?

Common pigmented lesion do not return. Some birthmarks may retuirn after a period of several months to a year. However, the procedure can be repeated.

What type of post-treatment care is necessary?

Usually, an antibacterial ointment and a dressing will be applied to the area immediately after treatment. The treated area should be kept clean with a continued application of any ointment given to you by your physician. A shower can be taken the next day, althogh the treated are should not be scrubbed.

How do I get strated?

Your physician will be happy to discuss this procedure with you. Please feel free to make appointment for a consultation to discuss your specific needs.

Laser-Assisted Hair Removal

A new dimension in hair management...

Shaving, tweezing, waxing and plucking are just some of the archaic tools that have been used to combat unwanted hair. While temporarily effective, theses methods are very time consuming and can even result in pain, rashes, swelling, cuts and scaring. The Medlite laser for laser-assited hair removal is now offering a new domension in managing unwanted hair.

How does the Medlite laser remove the unwanted hair?

The Medlite laser produces as extremely fast pulse of light in passed trough the skin and absorbed in the hair bulge, hair shaft and follicle. The laser light is strong enough to damage the hair bulge and hair follicle without harming the surronunding skin.
The damage to the hair is sufficient enough to delay growth for several months.

Is the procedure safe?

The Medlite laser used at this office for laser-assited hair removal is one of the safest lasers are available for this procedure, the all run the risk of side effects because they use the heat from much longer laser pulses to destroy the hair. Because the medlite laser produces light in such short pulses, it destroys hair trough a photo-mechanical method (similar to hitting the hair follicle with hammer) and does not heat the hair or surrunding skin to the same degree as other lasers. The Medlite can easily and safely be used with much less of a risk of blistering, burning, scarring or changing the pigmentation of the skin.
This is the only laser available that removes hair with this unique method.

What does the treatment feel like?

One of tge main benefits of the treatment with the Medlite laser is that it offers a very comfortable treatment. This is due largely to the fact that the Medlite does not work by heating the skin. The sensation can be described more as a "tingling".

Anesthesia is generally not necessary gor treatment with this laser.

How ling will the treatment take?

Treatment with laser is very fats. Large body areas, including the legs and back can generally be treated in minutes.

What body areas can be treated?

Any skin area can be treated with this laser including the face, underarms, legs, back chest and bikini line.

How many treatments will I need?

Every hair on your body goes trough three basic stages: growth, rest and hair loss. Theses phases repetedly cycle, and the length of each cycle varie according to the location, and your own body chemistry. The laser is most effective on hair when it is in the growth phase. Because at any given time only about one third of your hair is in the growth phase, you will need to save several treatments to obtain maximun results. This is a factor for all laser hair removal methods.

Will the hair growth back?

Eventually, yes some of the hair will grow back.
Today there is no laser that will permanently remove 100% of unwanted hair. Your should think of using the laser as a hair management technique. The safety, effectiveness, speed and comfort of the Medlite make it the ideal laser for this procedure.

Am I a candidate for this treatment?

The Medlite laser can treat any skin type, even tanned skin, and works best on darker hair colors. Because the laser light is absorbed by the pigment or color in the hair, it has minimal effect on white or light blonche hair.

What can I axpect after the treatment?

You may notice that some of your hair ,ay have turned white after treatment. This will slough off naturally 2-3 days later, but you may choose to manually remove with a razor if you wish. Your skin may be red for a brief period of time after the treatment. You may experience some minimal itching for 12 hours. You can inmediately return to your normal activities.

How do I get started?

Your physician will be happy to discuss this produre with you. Please feel free to discuss your specific needs.

Laser treatment for tattoo removal

The Medlite laser for tattoo removal - because you are allowed to change your mind.

The Medlite laser - the choice for tattoo removal...
Decorative tattoos have a history dating back at least 5000 years. The desire to remove them has probably existed for just as long. Early attempts to remove tattoos have had less than desirable results.
The use of dermabrasion, saltabrasion and Argon or Co2 lasers have left behind scars in place of the tattoo.
The advent of Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser is the laser of choice in this class of laser. The Medlite can significantly lighten or remove a wide veriety of tattoo inks.

How does the medlite laser remove the tattoo?

The medlite laser removes tattoo ink with the energy of light. A laser is a device which is designed to produce one ir more specific wavelengths of ligh. Tattoo ink is removed by using this specific wavelength of light which passes into the skin, but is absorbed by the ink. The rapid absorption of light energy causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles which can then be removed by the body's natural filtering system. The Medlite laser provides maximum tattoo removal while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed.

What type of tattoo can be removed?

The Medlite laser can remove professional, amateur (homemade), traumatic and surgical tattoos.

How many treatments will it take to remove a tattoo?

On the average, professional tattoos require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattos require 4-5 treatments, all spaced aproximately 6-8 weeks apart. The number of treatments depends on the amount ans type of ink used, and the depth of the ink in the skin.

Does the laser remove colored tattoos?

Dark (blue, black) and red inks will resolve the best. Oranges and purples usually fade as well. Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove, and additional treatments are needed to produce significant fading.

Will the tattoo completely disappear?

In many cases yes. Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished. However, it is important to know that there are many, many types of tattoo inks un use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA. Not knowing which tattoo ink was used, or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible for the physician to predict the degree of removal on any given tattoo.

Is the process painful?

The Medlite laser emits light in very short pulses.
The impact of the energy from the powerful pulse of light is similar to the snap of a small rubberband on the skin. The majority of patients do not require anesthesia, depending on the size and location of the tattoo. Anesthesia creams are available if needed.

What type of post-treatment care us necessary?

An antibacterial ointment and a dressing will be applied to the area immediately after treatment.
Occasionally, there will be pinpoint bleeding associated with the treatment. The treated area should be kept clean. Follow your physician instructions exactly as tu what to do during the days following the procedure. A shower can be taken the next day, although the treated are should never be scrubbed. If a scab forms it is vital that you do not pick it or scratch it.

How do I get started?

Yoor physician will be happy to discuss this procedure with you. Please feel free to make an appointment for a consultation to discuss your specific needs.