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Get the Best Laser Treatments and Results at Laser Lights

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At Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, we strive to ensure that every patient has the best treatment experience and best results possible. We provide educational information about our services during pre-treatment consultations as well as aftercare instructions before patients leave our office. If you’ve received a laser treatment or regularly keep up with our blog, you’ve most likely heard it’s important to avoid sun exposure for a few weeks prior to and following laser treatment. With summer quickly approaching, now is the perfect opportunity for laser treatment before summer vacation.

Due to the nature of laser procedures, sun exposure after laser treatment can cause hyperpigmentation. In fact, it’s best not to pursue laser treatment on suntanned skin to avoid pigmentation changes. All laser procedures are different—some skin conditions can be treated in just one session while others require multiple sessions. Laser treatments that require multiple sessions must be spaced four to six weeks apart to allow time for the skin to heal between sessions. Knowing how many sessions are required for each treatment can help you determine the best time to receive your desired laser treatment without risking hyperpigmentation.

Skin conditions like age spots, freckles, melasma, hemangiomas, and warts can usually be eliminated in as little as one laser treatment. Depending on the extent of the skin condition, additional treatment sessions may be required for optimal results. Additionally, some spider veins can be eliminated in as little as one treatment, but up to three treatments are often required for complete removal.

Other skin conditions like birthmarks, port wine stains, and laser skin resurfacing (wrinkle reduction) typically require a minimum of three laser treatment sessions for removal and rejuvenation. Birthmarks and port wine stains are usually darker than freckles, lie deeper within the skin’s surface, and are sometimes textured, which makes them more difficult to remove than freckles. Likewise, the number of skin resurfacing sessions necessary to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, melasma, and acne scarring with our CO2 Fractionated Laser or Erbium Laser varies from person to person, but most patients achieve desired results with a series of three treatments.

Laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, and photo rejuvenation therapy typically require at least four to six treatments. Due to the natural hair growth cycle, some hairs are growing while others are in a rest phase. Though some patients see semi-permanent results after their initial treatment, laser hair removal is only effective during the hair growth cycle. The number of sessions required for laser tattoo removal depends on the age, depth, color, size, and placement of the tattoo. Since tattoos often fade overtime older tattoos are easier to remove than newer ones. Likewise, patients who seek photofacial treatment to reduce hyperpigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring will see results in one treatment, but multiple treatments may be necessary for optimal rejuvenation of the face, chest, arms, and hands.

We have over twelve different lasers to treat a variety of skin conditions and skin types at Laser Lights. As you can see, many treatment requirements vary from patient to patient. Our licensed estheticians can give you a better idea of how many sessions you will need after a pre-treatment consultation. Also keep in mind that if you usually wear protective clothing or are often indoors during the summer, you shouldn’t have to worry about hyperpigmentation. However, if you do have to go out in the sun after laser treatment be sure to wear at least SPF 30 sunscreen, cover the treatment area,  and don’t stay out longer than you must. Visit our website to learn more about our other services or schedule a consultation today to take advantage of laser treatment before summer. Be sure to also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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.

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.

Save on Your Favorite Cosmetic Treatments with Our December 2011 Specials

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Do you need a little help with your list this year? Whether you’re looking for yourself or to give a gift to someone else, beauty is always on everyone’s list! December is the perfect time to take advantage of specials on our most popular cosmetic services.

With discounts on laser hair removal and laser spider vein elimination, you can have smooth and beautiful skin in plenty of time for warmer weather next year. We’re also offering FREE Reaction™ skin tightening treatments with the purchase of 3- or 6-treatment packages (see below for more details).

If you’re looking for glowing holiday skin, take advantage of our deals on Fotofacial skin rejuvenation and the newest addition to our services menu, the Vi Peel. If the hustle and bustle of family gatherings and get-togethers with friends has you stressed, look into our massage packages.

We also have gift certificates available so you can give the gift of beauty and relaxation this holiday season. Contact our office for more information or to schedule your holiday treatment today! We’re also on Facebook and Twitter with the latest in beauty and cosmetic laser news, so make certain to follow us to stay up to date!  All offers below expire December 31, 2011.

Save Face: Take Advantage of Laser Lights Extended Specials on Laser Hair Removal, CO2 Laser Treatment, Massages, and More!

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As school starts and summer vacation comes to a close, now is the perfect time to focus on you! Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center is making it easier than ever to pamper yourself by extending our July specials into August. If you didn’t have the time to take advantage of our specials in July, make certain to check them out before August is over!

With 15% off any laser hair removal package, you can have smooth skin to show off just in time for your kids’ school functions. While areas like the legs, face, and bikini area are popular with women, ladies aren’t the only ones getting tired of shaving. Male laser hair removal for areas like the back, chest, and face are more popular than ever. Check out our laser hair removal photo gallery for pictures of our results.

Fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing treatments are also now buy one get one free, which means you can finally reduce the appearance of sun and age spots, deep wrinkles, and even acne scarring for smoother, younger-looking skin. Most people believe that laser treatments like the CO2 laser are for the face only, but they are also useful on areas like the neck, chest, and hands that are often subject to effects of the sun’s damaging rays. For those with finer wrinkles or sun damaged skin, our buy two get one free offer on photofacial treatments may be a great special to take advantage of during the month of August.

We also have products on sale including free Vivité® Vibrance Décolleté Therapy with the purchase of one Latisse® for eyelashes kit and a free sunscreen with the purchase of one Laser Lights’ skin care product.

Contact us now for more information or to schedule your consultation with one of our board certified medical professionals or licensed estheticians and massage therapist.

Save on Botox, Dysport and Facial Fillers through May 31st

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In honor of  Mother’s Day this May, Dr. Whiteman’s ad in Best Self Atlanta magazine currently out on news stands, offers $100 off Botox®, Dysport® and Facial Fillers now thru the end of May.  If you bring your mom to the appointment, she will receive half off her cosmetic injection treatments. Call the office at 770-622-9100 to make your appointment today!

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The Use of Fractionated CO2 Laser as an Effective Alternative to Eyelid Surgery

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Once reserved for eliminating wrinkles and scarring on the thicker skin of the forehead and cheeks, the Fractional CO2 Laser is now being used to effectively treat dark circles and sagging skin around the eyes.

As discussed in a previous post on Laser Light’s blog series, the Erbium Fractionated CO2 Laser has been proven successful in reducing the appearance of medium-depth wrinkles and superficial scars on the tissue of the face, chest, and hands.  Until now, sagging skin around the eyes and under the brows was typically remedied by a surgical blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) procedure.  The Erbium Fractional CO2 Laser works without surgery to rejuvenate the eye area by penetrating the first layers of the dermis with pulsed columns of light.  The columns create tiny wounds that the body then “heals” by generating collagen and elastin that re-plump the treated area and result in a more youthful, lifted appearance.  In addition, the Erbium Fractionated C02 Laser also reduces the appearance of dark circles underneath the eye.

Often used in conjunction with Laser Resurfacing treatments like Erbium Fractionated CO2 Laser Treatments, Co-Medical Director of Laser Lights Dr. David Whiteman also offers the cosmetic injectables Juvederm® and Restylane® to restore youthful volume and decrease facial wrinkles.  If you would like to learn more about Laser Lights other lasers and treatments call (770) 495-9322.

Part 2 of Our Laser Types Series: Erbium Laser Resurfacing

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Laser Lights has 12 different lasers to remedy all of your skin issues.  Your natural skin tone, problem area(s), and even your age are factors that can affect the success of your laser treatments.   As discussed in Part 1 of our Laser Types Series, CO2 Laser Resurfacing is a great option for those patients with fair skin and deeper wrinkles, but for more superficial wrinkles and patients with darker skin, Erbium Laser Resurfacing is a better option.

Also known as the YAG laser, the Erbium laser is a gentler version of the Fractionated CO2 laser.  Similar to the Fractionated CO2 laser, the Erbium laser delivers very short pulses of light to remove the top layer of skin and stimulate skin rejuvenation in the underlying layers of skin.  Unlike the Fractionated CO2, the Erbium laser only penetrates the first three layers of skin.

The decreased penetration of the Erbium laser leads to less bruising and swelling, compared to the CO2, with a shortened recovery time of only one week in most cases.  Additionally, the results of Erbium resurfacing are very predictable and are associated with minimal burning of tissue surrounding the treatment area.  While a specific Laser remedy can only be prescribed once a professionally trained technician examines your skin, Erbium lasers have been proven successful at reducing the appearance of superficial scars (like acne scars), medium-depth wrinkles, brown/ age spots, enlarged oil glands, and even sagging skin on the face, chest, and hands of men and women.

To learn more about Laser Lights other lasers and treatments call (770) 495-9322 or visit our website.

Part 1 of Our Laser Types Series: Differences in Original CO2 and Fractionated Co2 Laser Treatments Explained

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No matter who you are, or where you live, your skin takes a beating.  Eventually, the combined effects from sun-exposure, medications, dehydration, and other lifestyle and genetic factors can negatively affect the appearance of your skin.  Luckily, Laser Lights offers beauty inducing laser treatments using Fraxel lasers to keep the face, neck, chest, and hands of men and women looking and feeling their best.

Lasers have come a long way since the introduction of the original CO2 laser in the mid 1960’s.  While the original CO2 laser did introduce the world to the possibility of laser skin resurfacing, it also brought an unsightly “line of demarcation” between the treated and untreated skin on its’ first patients.  The relatively recent development of Fractionated (Fraxel)  CO2 laser technology blurred that line by  using several microscopic laser columns to penetrate the secondary layer of skin (dermis) creating tiny wounds that the body heals by increasing production of collagen and elastin and generating “new skin”.   Instead of treating the entire face, fractionated lasers have the advantageous ability to target very specific areas.   The tiny amount of skin exposed to the laser at a time makes the laser useful for a variety of skin conditions including:  wrinkling, melasma (spots of skin darkening), and acne scarring.

While an effective laser treatment plan can only be developed once your level of damage and skin have been assessed, Laser Lights can also use a combination of Fractionated type lasers on your skin for areas of differing appearance.  To schedule a consultation or ask any questions about our Laser resurfacing treatments, please call (770)495-9322 or visit our website.

Anti-Aging Creams Clinically Proven to Actually Reduce Wrinkles

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Think cosmetic skin care products won’t deliver the same results as coming in to see us?  There are actually two answers here: one is that they do, the other is that they don’t in the short term.  According to research performed by Dermatologists at the University of Manchester, after using a certain product advertised to reduce visible lines and wrinkles on the face for 12 months, patients really did have significantly fewer wrinkles.  The results are backed by scientific evidence pointing towards the products assisting in producing fibrillin-1, a protein promoting skin elasticity.

Anti-aging creams are particularly important after our laser procedures for skin tightening and wrinkle removal, like those done with our new Fractionated Co2 Laser.  After the facial rejuvenation procedures, your aging skin is gone and new skin is re-born and begins to re-build collagen.  Anti-aging creams along with sunscreen will assist in the production of the aforementioned fibrillin-1 as well as collagen.

In short, the longer you stick with over-the-counter cosmetic skin care products, the better results you will see.  At Laser Lights, we carry a full line of skin care products from both our own private label and a wonderful Nia24 selection – call us today at (770) 495-9322 for more information or check out our products on-line here.