Viora Reaction: The Perfect Prescription for Spring Fever

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laser lightsAlthough we’re barely into March, this warm Atlanta weather has got the providers of Laser Lights dreaming about spring break already. Since spring break often entails a trip to the beach or lake, it is time to prepare yourself if you hope to take care of imperfections you may have been hiding all winter longer, like cellulite. These dimpled, shallow fat deposits are almost impossible to get rid of and are a cosmetic concern for most people. Fortunately, Laser Lights offers Viora Reaction™ cellulite reduction and skin tightening treatments.

Even though we’ve offered cellulite treatments like Endermologie®, Viora Reaction™ technology is in a class of its own. Through channeling optimized radiofrequency (CORE™ technology), Reaction™ uses three RF modes at once to boost circulation, reduce fat cell size, and stimulate lymphatic drainage. The fat cells begin to break down as deep tissue is heated, reducing cellulite as well as the circumference of the treatment area. Cellulite reduction patients will see results in just one treatment, but many receive 6 to 8 treatments for optimal results.

Reaction™ not only works for cellulite reduction, it also is a great anti-aging procedure for skin tightening. The RF energy heats the deep facial tissues to tighten skin, increase elasticity, and stimulate collagen production. Reaction™ can safely treat the forehead, cheeks, jowls, neck, and eye area for overall facial rejuvenation. Patients report tighter skin after just one session, but many pursue 3 to 5 treatments for optimal skin tightening results.

Because it’s best to reserve laser treatments for cooler months to avoid sun exposure during warmer months, now is a great time to schedule a laser service. We also have plenty of non-laser services to get you ready for spring. Our facials and chemical peels will help with a glowing, spring-like complexion, but if your complexion needs a little more of a boost to fight acne, you may want to try acne light therapy. Patients traveling to the beach who don’t want to worry about waterproof makeup may want to look into our eyelash and eyebrow tinting services. If you aren’t sure what treatment is right for you, schedule a consultation. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for skin care news, specials, and updates.

Save at Southern Plastic Surgery this March

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Co-owner of Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, Dr. David Whiteman invites you to take advantage of special offers this month from Southern Plastic Surgery. If you’re interested in saving on cosmetic breast surgery, see his ad below that appeared in the March issue of Best Self Atlanta magazine to learn how you can get a free mini breast lift with the purchase of breast augmentation.

If you aren’t quite ready for a surgical procedure, be sure read Dr. Whiteman’s blog highlighting this month’s facial rejuvenation savings. It doesn’t matter which brand of wrinkle reducing products you prefer—this month you can save on Dysport®, Botox®, Restylane®, Perlane®, and Juvéderm®. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Whiteman today, and don’t forget to take advantage of our great specials this month at Laser Lights.

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Save with March Specials from Laser Lights for Beautiful Skin

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This month, Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center has plenty of skin care discounts to choose from. Save on laser spider vein treatments, laser hair removal, CO2 fractionated laser skin resurfacing, Viora Reaction™, Vi Peel, and hour-long massages through March 31st, 2012. See the flyer below to learn more. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ if you haven’t already for more updates on skin care news and specials.

 

What Cosmetic Skin Treatments does Laser Lights Perform?

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There’s more to Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center than just our laser treatments. We have a variety of spa services to offer patients. Since Laser Lights is co-owned by our laser director Patricia Daniel, R.N. and our medical director David Whiteman, M.D., F.R.C.S.(c), we are able to perform treatments with medical-grade equipment and the highest quality products. Although we offer services like laser hair removal, spider vein reduction, and skin resurfacing treatments, we still provide other non-laser services to boost your morale as well as your complexion.

While some patients visit Laser Lights for medical procedures such as wart or birthmark removal, others come for a relaxing massage or facial. If you aren’t sure what your skin needs, we start with a pre-skin treatment consultation to formulate a care plan just for you. Our younger patients who still suffer acne breakouts may benefit from acne light therapy, a chemical peel, microdermabrasion, or even an acne facial. However, our chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and facials aren’t just for acne sufferers—we offer a variety of types and strengths to benefit patients who are more concerned with signs of aging like sun spots, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles.

Although many of our services are intended to enhance the face, our menu also includes relaxing body treatments like hand rejuvenation, skin tightening, massage therapy, and paraffin wax for hands and feet. Hands can start to show signs of aging sometimes before the face. Often combined with facial rejuvenation treatments, we perform anti-aging treatments on the hands to increase moisture and reduce wrinkles.

Our non-surgical facelift alternative Viora Reaction™ improves skin texture through the power of radiofrequency energy and works to stimulate collagen production, tighten loose skin on the body, reduce cellulite, and even diminish the appearance of stretch marks. Patients looking to unwind can benefit from a mix of Swedish, deep tissue, and mysofascial release with licensed massage therapist, Jill Wilkinson.

If you’re interested in learning more about our services, both laser and non-laser, be sure to browse our website or contact us. Don’t forget that we offer monthly specials, so check our blog, Facebook, and Twitter regularly to make sure you don’t miss out.

Take Advantage of Southern Plastic Surgery’s Featured Procedure

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Through the end of February, you can take advantage of Southern Plastic Surgery’s featured procedure. Receive a free mini breast lift when you purchase a breast augmentation  with Dr. David Whiteman. See the details below or contact Southern Plastic Surgery to learn more!

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Don’t Miss Out on Restylane and Dysport Savings February 1 through March 31st!

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Valentine’s Day makes us think of the things we love and wrinkles aren’t one of them. You’ll be happy to hear that February 1st through March 31st you can save on some of your favorite cosmetic injectables. If you’re interested in non-surgical facial rejuvenation, be sure to take advantage of these Restylane® and Dysport® rebates.

Designed to treat deep wrinkles around the mouth and areas of lost volume, Restylane® was also recently approved by the FDA for lip enhancement in people 21 and older. Save $40 per milliliter of Restylane® (2 mL min, 9 mL max) or Restylane-L® (2 mL min, 6 mL max), including up to 1.5 mL per lip. Those who are bothered by deeper wrinkles may want to take advantage of our Perlane® rebates. Save $50 on each milliliter of Perlane® or Perlane-L® (1mL min, 6 mL max). Receive this mail-in rebate by scheduling treatments between the aforementioned dates and sending in your redemption form (available online or through Dr. David Whiteman) complete with the product’s box showing the hologram and your itemized receipt (credit card receipts not accepted) before April 30th, 2012.

If you’re more worried about forehead wrinkles and those pesky frown lines between the eyes, save $50 on Dysport® by receiving treatment February 1st through March 31st. All you have to do is sign up and register online at www.dysportusa.com, complete your redemption form (available online or through Dr. Whiteman), and mail in your completed form and itemized receipt within 30 days of your treatment. If you’re interested in an overall facial rejuvenation, both discounted products can be combined.

Don’t forget about other ways to prepare for your big Valentine’s Day date available at Laser Lights. Get a glowing complexion with a facial, chemical peel, or microdermabrasion. Call us today so we can help you determine which cosmetic skin treatment will best meet your skin’s needs. If you’re shopping for your special someone, don’t forget that Laser Lights gift cards for massages and laser services make great presents.

Visit our specials page to learn more about what we’re offering this month at Laser Lights. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to stay in the skincare loop.

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Love to Save? Don’t Miss Our February Specials at Laser Lights

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During the month of February, Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center is offering discounts on a variety of skin care services. Take advantage of specials on laser hair removal, laser spider vein reduction, Viora Reaction™ skin tightening, CO2 fractionated laser treatment, Vi Peel, and massages. See the flyer below for more details, and don’t forget that we have laser service and massage gift certificates available for purchase.

What are my laser skin treatment options?

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A look at our menu of laser services shows the variety of laser treatments we offer Duluth and Atlanta Laser Lights’ patients. However, since a list like this can seem overwhelming, we thought we’d break it down for you. By grouping laser treatments into three categories—spot treatments, anti-aging treatments, and removal treatments—we can guide you in finding the best cosmetic laser treatment to meet your skin’s needs.

laser treatmentsLaser Spot Treatments

Spot treatments are those laser treatments that help remove skin imperfections, whether they are age spots, freckles, warts, birthmarks, or even scars. Our lasers target the darker pigments within the skin, causing the spots to break up and be absorbed by the body. At Laser Lights, we use different lasers depending on the type and size of the issue we’re treating. The number of treatment sessions necessary for permanent, complete removal also depends on the spot’s size and type. Smaller spots like freckles, age spots, hemangiomas, and warts can usually be removed in one treatment. Larger and/or darker spots like birthmarks and port wine stains usually take up to three treatments spaced a few weeks apart for permanent removal. Although you should avoid sun exposure after any laser treatment to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation, there is no downtime associated with laser spot treatments.

Anti-Aging Laser Treatments

Wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, melasma, and rosacea can contribute to an aged appearance, but the providers at Laser Lights offer treatments to restore youthful looking skin. From our micro laser peel that combines the power of microdermabrasion, chemical peel, and laser technology for rejuvenation with minimal downtime to deeper treatments like CO2 Fractional Laser, we offer treatments for patients with a variety of facial rejuvenation needs. Most of our anti-aging laser treatments will produce the desired results in just one to three treatments, but it’s important to schedule a consultation to help determine which laser treatment (CO2 Fraxel, Erbium, Photofacial, etc.) will best meet your specific needs.

Laser Removal Treatments

laser lightsOur laser removal treatment category consists of those treatments that remove unwanted hair, spider veins, or even tattoos. Patients looking to rid themselves of hair on the legs, face, bikini area, arms, underarms, and chest can benefit from laser hair removal. Although semi-permanent results will be present after one treatment, we recommend up to six treatments spaced four to six weeks apart due to the recurring nature of the hair growth cycle. Skin color, hair color, and hair texture can affect the amount of treatments required. Unsightly spider veins are often found on the face and legs. Our lasers target these veins, causing them to gradually disappear and be absorbed and dispelled by the body. Most patients see a reduction in the appearance of spider veins in just one to three treatments. Laser tattoo removal almost always requires multiple treatments, and the number of treatment sessions necessary is determined by the size, type, age, color, and depth of the tattoo.

It’s important to understand that whether or not the particular laser treatment you receive requires downtime, it is vital to avoid the sun for a few weeks prior to and following your treatments to minimize hyperpigmentation. For this reason, we recommend reserving laser procedures for the colder months, meaning now is the perfect time! If you do have to go out in the sun after a laser treatment, be sure to wear SPF 30 sunscreen as well as protective clothing. If you still aren’t sure which laser treatment will meet your needs, schedule a pre-skin treatment consultation today. For more skincare news and updates, be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Gwinnett Gladiators 5th Annual “Pink in the Rink” Weekend Information

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The Sport of Giving (TSOG), a 501(c)(3) non-profit Atlanta-based organization that supports women’s cancer care and prevention, is hosting the 5th annual Pink in the Rink weekend March 2nd-4th, 2012.  To raise awareness and funds for cancer care and prevention, TSOG and the Gwinnett Gladiators will dye the ice pink in the Gwinnett Arena and donate $5 from every $15 ticket purchase during that weekend to TSOG. See the flyer below for more details regarding the event. Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center is a long supporter of TSOG, and we hope to see you there!

The New Year Never Looked So Good with Skincare Specials like These

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During the month of January, Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center in Duluth, GA (north of Atlanta) is offering discounts on treatments like laser hair removal,  Viora Reaction™, CO2 fractionated laser resurfacing, and massage therapy! See the flyer below for more details, and be sure to schedule your appointment before January 31st, 2012 to save.