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Beautiful Skin For Every Occasion at Laser Lights

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With children getting out of school, graduations, weddings, and Mother’s Day, May is the time to take advantage of special savings at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center.

Now through May 31st, 2013, we are offering a Mother’s Day special: 1 hour massage and 1 luxurious facial for $99. Patients can also receive a FREE underarm hair removal package ($440 savings) with the purchase of one bikini hair removal package.

We are also offering savings for patients looking to rejuvenate before they bring out their summer dresses. Micro-laser peels are great for patients looking to restore their youthful glow before an upcoming event. This month, receive a FREE micro-laser peel when you buy two.  Receive 50% off a Viora Reaction™ skin tightening and cellulite reduction treatment or package. Purchase two spider vein treatments and receive one treatment FREE.

Don’t forget gift certificates are available for all of our cosmetic laser services. To schedule your appointment, please contact our office today! Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest cosmetic laser news and skincare tips.

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Welcome Spring with Savings at Laser Lights

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Although it doesn’t feel like spring yet, it’s almost here! Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center is offering several cosmetic treatments to meet all of your springtime skincare needs. This month, patients can save on laser hair removal packages, CO2 laser skin resurfacing, spider vein treatments, micro laser peels and Viora skin tightening.

If smooth skin is on your mind, take advantage of our specially priced laser hair removal packages. Purchase one hair removal package valued at $660 or more and receive a FREE underarm package. When you purchase a full leg package you can get a FREE full bikini package.  A great package for men:  purchase a full leg, back, or chest and abdominal hair removal treatment package for a special price of $1400.

For patients interested in rejuvenating their face, a CO2 laser skin resurfacing or micro laser peel treatment can be beneficial. We are also offering buy 2, get 1 FREE spider vein treatments, 50% off a Viora cellulite reduction treatment or package, and massage therapy discounts.

Don’t forget we offer gift certificates for all our services. Call us today to schedule your March appointment. Be sure to connect with Laser Lights on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for the latest laser treatment specials and news.

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Micro Laser Peels Provide Laser Resurfacing Alternative

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atlanta skin resurfacingOvertime, age and sun damage can contribute to skin imperfections that nobody enjoys. Acne scarring, wrinkles, melasma, fine lines, and sun spots all prevent skin from looking its best. Cosmetic skin treatments are used to help eliminate these negative effects and keep men and women looking and feeling their best. Several exfoliation treatments are available for patients who want to improve their skin’s surface appearance and reduce signs of aging. Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are procedures that both use non-invasive techniques and produce similar revitalized results. At Laser Lights, we also offer micro laser peels as a third, more aggressive non-surgical treatment option.

The micro laser peel uses Erbium laser technology to remove the outermost layers of skin, eliminating dead skin and stimulating collagen growth in the skin’s deeper layers. Like microdermabrasion and chemical peels, micro laser peels are non-invasive and require little to no downtime. It’s often referred to as the “weekend peel” because downtime is so minimal that most patients can return to normal activities with makeup after 24 hours. Many patients choose the micro laser peel because it provides immediate results and does not require ongoing treatments.

Microdermabrasion uses diamonds or crystals to exfoliate dead cells from the outermost layer of skin, while chemical peels use various acid solutions based on your specific skin needs to remove the top-most layer of skin. Micro laser peels use light technology to “peel off” the top layers of skin and allow the body to naturally revitalize skin. Micro laser peels are the optimal choice for patients looking for deeper results than microdermabrasion or chemical peels, but aren’t ready for the more invasive nature of laser treatments like CO2. Our Erbium laser penetrates the first three layers of skin to treat problem areas and promote collagen production. This treatment is available for the face, as well as the neck, chest, and hands.

If you’re interested in a micro laser peel or other skin resurfacing treatments, schedule a consultation today to determine what the best treatment is for your skin condition. Visit our website to learn more about other laser treatment services, and stay updated on skin care news with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels: Exploring Your Exfoliation Options

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If you keep up with our blogs, you’ve probably read that chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments produce similar results, which can make choosing a treatment option difficult. Therefore, Laser Lights offers pre-treatment skin analysis consultations to help you determine exactly what your skin needs. To help educate you of the available facial rejuvenation options, read on as we discuss the similarities and differences between chemical peels and microdermabrasion.

As we age, our skin begins to lose elasticity and imperfections like sun spots, fine lines, and acne scars start to appear. Certain cosmetic skin treatments, like microdermabrasion and chemical peels, can remove the outer layer of dead, damaged skin to reveal the fresh skin underneath while stimulating the body’s natural collagen production. These types of treatments are perfect for patients looking to improve surface imperfections and signs of aging, although we also provide more comprehensive anti-aging treatments like laser skin resurfacing to target more advanced signs of aging.

Microdermabrasion uses exfoliating diamonds or crystals to manually slough off dead skin cells, while chemical peel treatments involve the application of a chemical solution to eliminate the outer layer of dead skin. Both treatments are safe and provide effective results with little to no downtime. Even with these similarities, it’s important to understand that certain treatments target certain skin conditions better. For instance, microdermabrasion is typically effective for treating raised scars and is sometimes even used as a series of treatments for active acne.

As you can see in our guide to chemical peels, we offer a variety of chemical peels to address your specific concerns. Our chemical peels vary in strength, and we can even customize a strength specifically for your skin type. As with microdermabrasion, chemical peel patients often report flushed skin following treatment that will diminish over time. However, certain chemical peels cause the skin to peel for a few days following treatment. Once the skin stops peeling, the healthy skin beneath is revealed.

We also offer a micro laser peel that improves skin tone and texture while stimulating collagen production. Micro laser peels provide similar results to that of microdermabrasion or chemical peels. However, micro laser peel treatments use gentle laser technology to remove the outer layer of damaged skin and induce collagen production. Our micro laser peel provides deeper results than microdermabrasion, but is usually less intense than some of our chemical solutions.

Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center is dedicated to providing effective solutions for your skin conditions whether that’s through laser treatments or our other non-laser services. We understand each patient’s needs and skin conditions are different and take the time to recommend customized treatment options for each patient. Contact us to schedule a pre-treatment consultation today if you’re interested in having one of our licensed estheticians thoroughly examine your skin, answer your questions while listening to your concerns, and recommend a skin care plan just for you. Visit our website to learn more about what we do, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for more skin care news and updates.

Guide to Chemical Peels

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With age, our skin eventually develops sun damage, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles, but at Laser Lights, we offer a variety of treatments to minimize these concerns. Whether you’re just starting to see surface imperfections or searching for anti-aging results without surgery, we have something just for you. Since our chemical peels vary in strength, they are actually suitable for treating all types of skin conditions. If you’re not quite sure which chemical peel is right for you, check out our guide below.

It is important to understand that the name “chemical peel” comes from the treatment itself. During a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the outermost layer of skin after the skin is cleansed, which typically induces peeling to eliminate the dead, outer layer of skin revealing the undamaged skin underneath. Downtime depends on the strength of the peel, but is minimal. The amount of peeling that occurs with a chemical peel usually depends on the strength of the chemicals used.

The lightest peel we offer is our fruit acid peel, which is composed of glycolic and lactic acids to smooth rough skin, regulate acne, and even out hyperpigmentation. Patients like the fruit acid peel because it requires no downtime and they can show off their refreshed appearance right away. Other patients who are in need of a deeper peel like to use the fruit acid peel as a pre-treatment to the TCA peel (trichloroacetic acid). The TCA peel is one of the strongest peels we offer and is great for reducing fine lines, age spots and hyperpigmentation. Although the treatment is not painful, patients report discomfort during the first few minutes and redness and irritation immediately following treatment that eventually subsides. Patients that choose this treatment can expect up to a week of skin peeling.

Patients with dry, acneic skin benefit from our glycolic peel, which also targets fine lines, acne scars, and melasma while stimulating collagen production. Peeling should be expected for a couple of days depending on the peel’s acid concentration. As with all of our chemical peels, we can customize the chemical peel’s strength depending on your specific needs. Patients with sensitive skin who are looking for a deeper treatment than that of our fruit acid peel can enjoy our mandelic peel that uses acid derived from bitter almond extract. Patients report reduced acne and hyperpigmentation and increased collagen production with no downtime. Patients who mainly want to focus on acne and uneven skin texture should try our salicylic peel.

While not as strong as our TCA peel, the Jessner’s peel uses salicylic and lactic acids to improve signs of aging, but is also great for patients who have moderate to severe acne or those with acne scarring. Patients should expect up to a week of peeling with the Jessner’s Peel. The latest addition to our chemical peel menu, the Vi peel corrects sun damage, minimizes lines and wrinkles, reduces acne and acne scars, and evens out hyperpigmentation. Since the Vi Peel stimulates collagen and elastin production, patients report tighter, younger-looking skin within a week of their treatment.

Our chemical peels can be used alone or in conjunction with some of our other treatments. In fact, we even offer a micro laser peel, which incorporates components of microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, and chemical peel for a rejuvenated appearance. Before any treatment, our licensed estheticians take the time to thoroughly examine a patient’s skin to determine the right treatment for their skin condition, so schedule a consultation today even if you aren’t quite sure what you need. Visit our website to learn more about other services we offer. Stay posted to our Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for skin care news and updates on special offers.

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.