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Skin Care Products Available At Laser Lights

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Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center wants each of their patients to look and feel beautiful every day. Through our laser services such as laser skin resurfacing, spider vein treatments for legs or face, or our other cosmetic services including facials and chemical peels, we can have you feeling vibrant and rejuvenated in no time.skin care products

At Laser Lights, we also offer a full line of skincare products to keep your skin healthy and beautiful year round. Using skincare products such as various cleansers, moisturizers, and eye creams can help enhance your treatment results.  We offer NIA 24™ products and our own line of private label Laser Lights skincare products.

Through a skin analysis, our experienced aestheticians can help you determine what skincare products will provide the best results for you. They individually meet with each patient to thoroughly discuss their unique skin conditions and concerns.

If you are interested in setting up a skin analysis consultation or another service available at Laser Lights, please contact our office today. Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest cosmetic laser specials and information.

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+.

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.

Anti Puff Eye Gel available at Laser Lights

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Known for our laser services and cosmetic skin treatments, our patients sometimes forget about Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center’s private label and NIA 24 skin care products. These products are designed to help our patients keep their skin healthy from home.

Our Anti Puff Eye Gel is one of our favorite products. Puffiness or bags under the eyes can cause people to look tired or older than they are. Our soothing Anti Puff Eye Gel is filled with Japanese Green Tea Extract to help reduce puffiness and skin irritation. Containing polyphenols for anti-oxidants and sodium hyaluronate to moisturize the delicate skin around the eyes, this gel is the perfect solution for puffy eyes. It even works for patients with contact lenses.

We also offer services to improve the look of tired or aging eyes. For instance, our newest technology, Viora Reaction™ can successfully tighten loose skin and wrinkles around the eyes. Additionally, we offer Latisse® eyelash treatment and tinting services for lashes and brows to enhance the eyes. Latisse® can help you grow longer, thicker, and darker lashes, and our lash and brow tinting services can add definition to your lashes and brows to make them pop—even without mascara.

Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about our services and skin care products. If you haven’t already, be sure to connect with Laser Lights on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for skin care news and updates.

 

Managing Rosacea in the Winter Months

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Rosacea treatment AtlantaRosacea can be a difficult skin condition to live with. Individualized to each person, rosacea can appear in different ways, and flare ups are caused by different triggers for each individual. Most common in fair-skinned individuals ages 30-50, rosacea appears most often in women (though is usually more severe when it does appear in men).

Winter months can be especially trying on those with rosacea. Individuals with trigger factors related to weather or temperature changes can experience flare-ups during the cooler times. Many people (even those who don’t suffer from rosacea) forget to wear a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen during the winter months. Because the lower temperatures aren’t making us sweat, we often forget how long we’ve been outdoors or think we don’t need sunscreen. This is especially important for individuals with rosacea because sun exposure can be a trigger.

Along the same lines, extreme weather conditions can also cause discomfort in rosacea sufferers. Harsh winds and extreme cold can cause flare-ups. Surprisingly, though, so can being indoors for relief from the cold. While sitting by a roaring fire or soaking in a hot bath may sound comforting, exceedingly warm environments can also increase blood flow to the face causing flushing and other uncomfortable symptoms.

While there is no cure for rosacea, there are treatment options to help reduce the symptoms associated with rosacea including visible veins in the face, acne-like breakouts, persistent redness, and inflammation. Laser treatments at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center include treatments for facial redness and rosacea. Using pulsed dye lasers to target enlarged blood vessels, laser treatment destroys the capillaries allowing the body to absorb them naturally. Laser treatment can resolve issues like the embarrassing flushing and redness associated with rosacea.

For more information on handling rosacea or laser rosacea treatments, contact our office in Duluth, GA (just north of Atlanta).  You can also keep up to date on the latest events and skincare news by connecting with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Chemical Peels Can Help Skin Glow All Winter Long

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As the warm weather turns cool, our skin conditions change. You may begin to notice that your “healthy” summer glow is fading to reveal patches of irregular pigmentation. Aside from that, your skin is probably turning dry in the colder weather, but don’t let the weather get you down. Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center offers plenty of solutions for treating various skin conditions all year long.  If you keep up with our blog, you already know that procedures like laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, and even laser skin resurfacing are great for these colder months, but we’d like to highlight some of our non-laser treatments that will keep your skin looking great this winter.

Chemical peels are perfect for reducing mild imperfections (like sun damage and melasma), minimizing wrinkles, and restoring collagen production. Our licensed estheticians will perform a pre-skin treatment consultation prior to your peel to help determine which of our chemical peels will produce the results you’re after and complement your skin type. Once we’ve determined the type of chemical peel to perform, one of our experienced, licensed estheticians will apply a chemical solution to the outer layer of skin, which will cause the damaged outer layer of skin to be slowly eliminated over the following days (up to a week of peeling). Downtime is minimal, but we do suggest you use SPF 30 sunscreen prior to being in the sun after having a chemical peel to avoid sun damage and hyperpigmentation to newly rejuvenated skin.

We offer a variety of chemical peels that treat various skin types. People who suffer from acne, mild hyperpigmentation, rough skin and a busy lifestyle might choose our Fruit Acid Peel since it requires no downtime, while those looking to correct fine lines, melasma, or acne scarring may choose the Glycolic or Jessner’s Peel. Other types of chemical peels you’ll find on our menu are our Mandelic Peel, Salicylic Peel, and TCA Peel (Trichloroacetic Acid Peel), but we’d like to specially introduce the newest chemical peel we offer: Vi Peel.

Not only does the Vi Peel minimize sun damage, clear most acne, reduce acne scars and pigmentation problems, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles, but it actually stimulates collagen and elastin production to promote tighter, more youthful skin. With minimal downtime, you can expect the outer layer of skin to peel for up to a week to reveal refreshed, younger-looking skin. If you purchase a Vi Peel from Laser Lights before November 30th, 2011, you will receive one Vi Peel for free, so schedule your treatment today.

Laser Lights offers plenty of other treatments to care for your skin and keep you looking your best like our new Viora Reaction™ skin tightening (face & body), microdermabrasion, hand rejuvenation, and more. Be sure to take a look at our website to learn more about the services we offer. Also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on skincare news and specials.

Pick to Treat Yourself for a Change with Laser Lights’ October 2011 Specials!

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Don’t forget to take advantage of our October 2011 specials on laser hair removal, laser vein removal, Latisse® for eyelashes, and more.  All offers below expire October 31, 2011.

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Do You Have Rough Skin? Marine Moisturizer Could be Your Answer

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skin care products Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center’s line of private label skin care products was created to effectively cater to the individual needs of our laser treatment and non-laser services patients.  One common skin condition, especially common during the colder months of autumn and winter, is dry skin.

In addition to the dry, cool air prevalent during this time of year, dehydrated skin can be caused by sunburn, chemical peels, and even the laser treatment healing process.  Products like our Restorative Marine Moisturizer combine soothing botanical ingredients like red algae with vitamins A, C, and E to rehydrate the skin and fight free radicals and irritants that can worsen the appearance of rough skin.

To purchase your Laser Lights’ Marine Moisturizer or shop for your favorite rejuvenating skin care products be sure to visit our online shopping cart. Don’t forget that if you purchase a skin care product from Laser Lights before September 30th you will receive one FREE moisturizer or toner.   You can also connect with Laser Lights on Facebook and Twitter to be one of the first to learn about monthly product specials.

Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center Laser Hair Removal Wedding Packages

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laser lights cosmetic laser centerRecent gossip reports have placed reality television star Kim Kardashian at a Hollywood laser hair removal center as she prepared for her recent wedding. While Kardashian may have been scurrying to her nearest laser treatment center because her wedding was televised, you can get the star wedding treatment without the price tag generally associated with celebrity beauty routines.

Laser hair removal is a common treatment option for both women and men preparing for their weddings. What is supposed to be one of the most exciting days of your life shouldn’t be overshadowed by self-consciousness about body hair, which is why Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center offers wedding packages.

Our wedding packages help eliminate the worry associated with embarrassing hair that could make you feel uncomfortable on your special day. By showing proof of your wedding, you can save up to $240 on one underarm hair removal package (five treatments), one microdermabrasion, a free cleanser, and a free toner. Continue reading →

Summer Specials Extended Through August!

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Summer vacation may be ending, but summer savings shouldn’t!  Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center is extending their summer discounts on laser hair removal, Fotofacial treatment, Latisse®, private label skin care products and more through the end of August.  Don’t forget that when you refer a friend to Laser Lights, you and your friend can save $20 on any cosmetic laser skin treatment or non-laser service so you can both look amazing! Contact us today to schedule an appointment

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Save on laser treatments, hair removal, latisse® & skin care products through June 30th

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Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, in Duluth Georgia, is offering savings on hair removal, summer laser treatments, fotofacial treatments, latisse®, and skin care products through June 30th. Gift certificates are also available and make a great fathers day gift.

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Laser Rosacea Treatment Information

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Rosacea Laser TreatmentSummer rays can produce painful, red sunburn on exposed skin without sufficient SPF protection.   In addition to sunburn, sun exposure can also cause rosacea flair-ups.  While avoiding sunburn can be accomplished pretty easily by wearing protective, impenetrable clothing and regularly applying sunscreen, avoiding aggravating rosacea symptoms can be a bit more complicated.

Rosacea commonly appears as patches of red, inflamed skin that may or may not be a different texture than surrounding tissue.  A majority of rosacea patients are female and over the age of 30, but it is not limited to this group.  The causes of rosacea are difficult to determine, but many skin experts point to an interruption in the production process of connective tissue within the dermis (i.e. – collagen and elastin fibers).  Common triggers of rosacea may include: dramatic hormone fluctuation, exposure to certain foods or drinks, new skin care products, and even sun exposure.   Continue reading →