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Laser and Non-Laser Scar Reduction

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At Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, we offer over 12 different types of FDA-approved, medical-grade lasers for all of your unique skincare needs. Our highly adjustable lasers can be used for numerous procedures including laser hair removal, tattoo removal, wrinkle treatment and more.scar reduction atlanta ga

We can also improve or remove scarring caused by acne, chicken pox or accidents. Our professional medical assistants use a variety of methods to treat your specific scars. Laser resurfacing can soften the appearance of scars by causing microscopic wounds that the body then heals by creating newer, younger looking skin cells.  Most patients will need multiple resurfacing treatments, but will notice a visible change after their initial laser therapy sessions.  Pulsed dye laser is an effective treatment for red scars including new scars or visible red stretch marks. This laser removes the redness and camouflage the scar leaving it barely visible.

We also offer other services to reduce and improve scarring. For instance, dermabrasion is a great option for raised scars, but is less effective for indented or sunken scars. Microdermabrasion can also be effective for raised scars.  For smaller scars on the face like acne scars, chemical peels can be helpful by removing the top layer of dead, dull surface skin cells, leaving your face smoother and more vibrant. During a skin analysis, we would be able to recommend the best option for your individual needs.

If you are interested in scar removal or other laser services we offer, please call our office to schedule an appointment. Don’t forget to take advantage of our monthly specials and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest cosmetic laser news and information.

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.

Start Caring for Skin Sooner: Skin Care Tips for Teens

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It’s human nature to want to look our best, and you may even remember a time when looking your best didn’t require as much work. Although teenagers and people in their 20s can often get by with a minimalist’s skin care routine, taking care of skin early in life will help keep it looking great longer. While we often share tips for skin rejuvenation and restoring a youthful look, we would like to use this blog to encourage healthy skin care habits beginning at a young age.

Summer is the perfect time for teens and pre-teens to begin practicing a regular skin care routine since it can be difficult to make time for skin care when school’s in session. Although teenagers are often very concerned with acne and their appearance overall, they do not always take steps to control it because many simply do not know where to start. It is important to understand that your skin’s condition is as unique as you, so products that work for one person may not help someone else. No matter what type of skin care products you choose, there are certain steps that should be taken daily for better skin no matter what your age.

It’s important to wash your face at least twice daily. If you have teenagers, start by buying them a generic over-the-counter facial cleanser that is gentle on skin. Do not teach teens to pop pimples or pick at acne as doing so can lead to unsightly scars. Using a toner or astringent after washing the face can further benefit the skin by helping to balance PH levels. Teens usually benefit from products containing salicylic acid and glycolic acid that target acne-causing sebum without irritating the skin.

The most important skin care tip for young people is ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN and AVOID TANNING BEDS! Not only does sun damage cause uneven pigmentation, melasma, and eventually wrinkles, but it can also cause skin cancer. We recommend using SPF 30 sunscreen daily and reapplying often. You can even go a step further in caring for your skin by choosing a mineral makeup with SPF included to wear over sunscreen for added protection.

If you have teenagers, it’s important to teach them how to take care of their skin, but it’s also important to know when it’s time to seek help. If your child’s skin conditions do not respond to over-the-counter treatments, take them to a professional. A dermatologist may prescribe topical or oral medications to treat active condition(s), but certain concerns may also be helped with cosmetic skin treatments. Microdermabrasion and certain chemical peels and facials can improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation, acne, and acne scarring, and patients with severe acne may benefit from acne light therapy.

Acne light therapy uses photodynamic therapy (PDT) to eliminate acne by shrinking over-active oil glands, killing bacteria within pores, and regulating skin cell turnover. Unlike harmful UV rays, PDT uses a blue light source that does not damage the skin. During treatment, a photosynthesizing agent is applied to the treatment area and is activated by the light source. Although patients notice results in one treatment, most patients receive multiple treatments over several weeks for optimal results. In fact, some patients choose to alternate between acne light treatments and chemical peels for even clearer skin.

The providers of Laser Lights know how important it is to teach children healthy skin care habits because the better they take care of their skin during youth, the better it looks down the road. If you’re interested in learning more about what Laser Lights has to offer, visit our website or schedule a pre-treatment consultation or appointment today. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for skin care news and updates.

Anti-Aging Treatments: Use Caution with Unproven Treatments

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Have you ever had a friend offer you a new anti-aging cream with promises of results nothing short of a miracle? Although many of these items seem too good to be true, we often fall for their cute packaging and lofty promises, but according to the US News and World Health Report, many commonly used over-the-counter anti-aging treatments may not produce the results they promise, and even worse, they could even be harmful. In fact, the FDA reported last March that skin care products containing mercury, which can damage the kidney and nervous system, have illegally found their way into the country. Since the FDA considers skin care products cosmetics rather than drugs, they are not required to go through the same extensive testing to determine safety or effectiveness.

Instead of spending time and money looking for skin care products that don’t work, it’s important to do your part in taking care of your skin by protecting it through wearing sunscreen, not smoking, and eating right. However, no matter how well you care for your skin, you will eventually experience signs of aging. Although many over-the-counter anti-aging creams are ineffective, there are skin care treatments that can rejuvenate the appearance.

Many factors like sun spots, fine lines, melasma, sagging skin and wrinkles contribute to an aged appearance, but we offer a variety of treatments at Laser Lights to treat each concern factor individually, as well as treatments that target multiple signs of aging at once. During a pre-treatment consultation, we listen and discuss your concerns and treatment goals while evaluating your skin to determine which treatment will best meet your needs.

Everyone’s anti-aging needs vary. Patients with lax skin of the face and neck often benefit from skin tightening treatment with Viora Reaction, while patients with wrinkles, melasma and uneven skin texture may benefit from laser skin resurfacing. Facial rejuvenation with cosmetic injectables and facial fillers provide the perfect options for patients bothered by wrinkles. Treatments like microdermabrasion and chemical peels can smooth an uneven complexion while stimulating collagen production.

With so many proven treatments to restore a youthful appearance, there’s no need to waste time with products that do not work. If you’re tired of spending a small fortune on creams that aren’t producing the results you’re after, then schedule a consultation with one of our licensed estheticians today. If you’d like the latest skin care news and updates, be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Laser Skin Resurfacing vs. Cosmetic Skin Treatments like Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion

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Rosacea treatment AtlantaPatients often ask about the advantage of laser skin resurfacing over other treatments targeting surface damage like chemical peels and microdermabrasion. Although each of these treatments target conditions like wrinkles, sun damage, melasma, and acne scarring, they produce different results. The main difference is that lasers penetrate the skin’s surface to target deep layers of tissue while chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments better address milder, superficial issues.

Lighter chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments are better suited for patients who have just started noticing imperfections like fine lines, wrinkles, and melasma. In fact, many young patients receive these types of treatments to maintain a youthful appearance while older patients may benefit from stronger peels. We offer a variety of chemical peel options to treat an assortment of skin conditions. During a chemical peel treatment, the skin is cleansed and a chemical solution is applied. Once chemicals have reached the desired depth, a neutralizing agent is applied. The damaged outer layer of skin is eliminated to reveal the healthy skin beneath and stimulate collagen production. Depending on the strength of the chemical peel, the outermost layer of skin may continue to peel for up to a week following treatment.

Microdermabrasion creates a similar effect to that of a chemical peel. However, rather than using a chemical solution, microdermabrasion uses a handheld device with a rotating head to exfoliate the damaged outer layers of skin. Microdermabrasion successfully stimulates collagen production while reducing surface imperfections like acne, acne scarring, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. Although patients may experience temporary redness following treatment, microdermabrasion requires no downtime.

Laser skin resurfacing erases wrinkles, reduces imperfections and blemishes, and stimulates collagen to tighten skin. Instead of only targeting the outermost layer of skin, our lasers penetrate within deep layers of tissues to repair more extensive wrinkling and pigmentation irregularities. Our fractionated CO2 laser induces the body’s wound healing response by using a series of tiny laser columns to penetrate the skin’s surface, which generates “new skin” and ignites collagen and elastin fiber production. Our Erbium laser only penetrates the first three layers of skin to treat more superficial conditions including fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation.

If you aren’t quite sure which resurfacing treatment will best produce the results you’re after, schedule a pre-treatment consultation with one of our licensed estheticians today. During that time, we will listen to your concerns and thoroughly examine your skin to determine a treatment protocol specifically for you. Visit our website to learn about the other services we provide, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for skin care news and updates on our monthly specials.

Don’t Fool Around with Overpriced Skin Care Save at Laser Lights

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This month you can save on skin care at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center. Take advantage of discounts on laser hair removal, Viora Reaction™ skin tightening and cellulite reduction for the face or body, and CO2 fractionated laser treatment. Be sure to also take advantage of our specially priced Vi Peel, as well as an hour-long massage. See the flyer below for additional details on our April specials. Don’t forget Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Laser Lights’ skin care products and gift certificates make great presents!

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Just a Feel Good Treatment? Face the Facial

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Laser Lights offers an assortment of facial treatments to improve overall condition of facial skin. Our menu of services for the face includes chemical peels, facials, microdermabrasion, facial rejuvenation, acne light therapy, and even laser treatments for the face. However, we have heard a rumor circulating that facials are just a “feel good” treatment. Offering an assortment of facials for patients of all ages, we thought we should explain some of the different elements that make our facials much more than just a good wash.

Facials at Laser Lights are therapeutic and medicated to treat a variety of skin conditions from acne and rosacea to wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. In fact, we can even customize our facials to treat your specific skin conditions. Before each treatment our esthetician analyzes your skin to determine the best treatment regimen, which isn’t always a facial. However, these “feel good” treatments are much stronger than most people think.

Our younger patients who still suffer acne breakouts can benefit from our acne facial that loosens and removes pore debris and blockages. We can’t lie, Atlanta facial treatments do feel good, starting with an esthetician who gently cleans the face then sprays the treatment area with a warm mist. Once the medicated ointment is applied and removed, the treatment concludes with a clarifying mask, light moisturizer, and protective mineral sunscreen. With a clearer complexion in the weeks following, you will know that there is more to a facial than just relaxation. Patients who are interested in our acne facial may also be interested in the teen facial (which also teaches teens to properly care for their skin) and our back facial (which takes care of acne breakouts on the back often referred to as “backne”).

Laser Lights also offers facials to reduce early signs of aging. Patients starting to notice fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, nose, and eyes can benefit from our anti-aging facial that uses a combination of alpha and beta hydroxyl (salicylic) acids to induce skin cell rejuvenation. Because of the chemicals used, the anti-aging facial can cause facial skin to appear flushed, so those with sensitive skin might prefer our European facial. This gentle treatment removes dead skin and surface debris and includes the application of a papaya mask to reduce redness and irritation. We also offer a facial specifically designed for men. This all-in-one men’s facial relieves tension and redness, and our estheticians instruct patients on sun damage protection and daily skin care.

Pore extractions are often combined with facials, but other treatments may be recommended as well. For instance, we often suggest that patients suffering acne alternate facial treatments and acne light therapy to get the most out of treatment. Patients who receive facials are often interested in skin care products so that they can keep their skin healthy at home.

Visit our website to learn more about the other skin care services we offer like our laser treatments. Keep reading our blog and stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+  for skin care news and updates.

Save with March 2012 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.

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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.

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.

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 2012 Specials at Laser Lights

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During the month of February 2012, 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.  All offers expire February 29, 2012.

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.