Atlanta chemical peels

February 22, 2016

How to Ace a No-Makeup Selfie

Uncategorized Atlanta chemical peels, atlanta facials, atlanta laser treatments, Atlanta microdermabrasion, Atlanta microneedling

No-makeup selfies are all over social media, and at their core, we love the message behind them – encouraging us all to step away from our Instagram filters, ditch the cover-up, and appreciate the beauty we already have. But for many (including our own patients at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center), that’s much easier said than done because, despite that saying our elders used to get us through those awkward teenage years, beauty ISN’T only skin-deep. If you’re not happy with your appearance, the self-consciousness can be a nagging stressor that’s constantly in the back of your mind, putting up invisible blocks to hold back your smile. That’s why we’re here to help with treatments to unleash (instead of cover up) your own natural beauty by addressing your specific concerns.

Undo sun damage

We may not have a DeLorean that can take you back in time and remind you to slather on the sunscreen, but we do have a number of ways to minimize those pesky age spots which have appeared after years of sun exposure. For milder spots, light chemical peels or microdermabrasion may be effective, but for more significant hyperpigmentation, your best bet may be fractionated CO2 laser skin resurfacing, photofacial rejuvenation, or targeted laser treatments, which still offer little downtime.

Banish acne once and for all

Whether you’ve been battling one pimple or another for decades or you’ve been fairly acne-free until recently, we may be able to help. Silk Dermalinfusion® microdermabrasion removes dead skin cells and damaged surface skin while using a customized topical solution to give you clearer skin and keep acne at bay. Some gentle chemical peels are even well-suited for acne treatment, and we offer acne facials which are designed specifically with those clogged pores in mind.

Show your age in wisdom, not wrinkles

Nobody likes to look in the mirror and see fresh wrinkles, but here’s the good news: because this is one of the most common aesthetic complaints around, it has a wide variety of potential fixes, too! If you want to go the ever-popular injectables route, our double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Whiteman offers muscle-relaxing injections like Botox® as well as fillers like Restylane® and Juvéderm®. Other effective wrinkle-smoothers include microneedling, laser treatments, photofacial rejuvenation, and chemical peels.

Get that fresh-foundation look

Ah, the dream – waking up every day to a complexion that looks great foundation-free. Réjuvapen® microneedling is one of our newest and hottest treatments, using tiny needles to activate your body’s natural collagen production for minimized acne scars, smaller pores, and an overall more radiant and even complexion. If facial redness is your main concern, we have specialized laser treatments that can help, and we can also remedy other complexion issues with chemical peels or Silk Dermalinfusion® microdermabrasion.

Kick acne scars to the curb

Whether they’re raised, pitted, or simply discolored, acne scars are quite the challenge to cover up. Depending on the shape and characteristics of your scarring, we may recommend photo rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, microneedling, or fractionated CO2 laser skin resurfacing to help you finally purge those unhappy reminders of pimples past.

Top it all off with luxe lashes

Beautiful eyelashes can be the perfect finishing touch for any look, and you may not need mascara to get them. Latisse® eyelash enhancement allows your lashes to continue growing past the point when they would normally stagnate, causing them to become longer, fuller, and darker.

We all enjoy looking our best – it inspires a confidence that allows us to let loose and enjoy the rest of our lives more fully. But we’re happy to say that you don’t always need makeup to make that happen. By tackling each of the cosmetic issues that are holding you back, we’re here to help you fearlessly snap those No-Makeup selfies and take on any other challenges that come your way. To discuss the best treatments for your skincare needs, schedule a consultation at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center. Or, to see our latest specials and upcoming events, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

September 23, 2015

Ask Laser Lights: What Causes Facial Redness and What Can I Do About It?

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All of us have experienced facial flushing at one time or another – it may have been a brief blush of embarrassment or a longer-lasting redness like sunburn. However, for some, facial redness is persistent, frequent, and causes them to feel self-conscious or unhappy with their appearance. Fortunately, at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, we offer several aesthetic treatments that may be able to help.

Facials

One of the beauties of facials is that they’re easy to customize. By adjusting the products and methods we use, we have designed a variety of facials that can be tailored to meet your specific needs, including reducing facial redness. Our European Facial, for instance, is one of our most gentle, relaxing treatments, but it includes a papaya mask which effectively soothes facial redness and inflammation. For men who have redness due to the frequent irritation of shaving, our Men’s Facial was designed to address this and other common concerns for masculine skin.

Chemical Peels

One of the common causes of facial redness is inflammation associated with acne, and because acne is the most prevalent skin condition in the US, this type of redness is a concern for many of our patients. One effective way to regulate acne and minimize the redness it causes is with chemical peels. While some people associate chemical peels with a lengthy recovery process, this isn’t always the case. Peels can vary in depth and in the components we use, and some are actually so gentle that no visible peeling is expected.

Laser Treatments

If your lasting redness is caused by the skin condition known as rosacea, it means that the blood vessels close to the surface of your skin dilate and create a flushing appearance. While there is no cure for this disorder, laser rosacea treatments have been shown to provide significant and long-lasting symptom relief. These treatments work by sending precise beams of light toward those dilated blood vessels, which causes the vessels to shrink away and be naturally eliminated by the body.

An uneven complexion can be a source of self-consciousness for anyone, but this can be especially true if you’re dealing with persistent facial redness that’s difficult to conceal. To discuss whether our cosmetic treatments can help you minimize your redness and love your skin again, schedule a consultation at Laser Lights. Or, to learn more about aesthetic treatments and stay up-to-date on the latest news and special offers, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

August 24, 2015

What You Need to Know About Chemical Peels

Uncategorized Atlanta anti-aging treatments, Atlanta chemical peels, chemical peel for acne, chemical peel for acne scars, skin care atlanta

When you look into the mirror and critique your skin, do you say, “everything is perfect except this one spot here”? Or do you say, “I wish I could change A, B, C, D, and E”? If you’re like most of our patients, the latter is probably more accurate. That’s one of the reasons why chemical peels are such popular cosmetic treatments—because they’re versatile enough to address several skincare concerns at once, like wrinkles, age spots, acne, acne scars, and more. But there are still some misconceptions about chemical peels, so to set the record straight, we’ve compiled some of the important facts everyone should know about chemical peels.

The key to loving the results of your chemical peel is choosing the right type of peel and working with skilled, experienced professionals. To start discussing how we can give you more youthful and radiant skin, schedule a consultation and skin analysis at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center. Or, for more skincare tips, join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

August 3, 2015

Reveal a Younger You with August Specials

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At Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, while we offer cosmetic treatments for a wide variety of aesthetic concerns, some of our most popular procedures are those that help patients to recapture (or even improve upon) the beauty of their younger selves. This month, our specials include a few of these treatments—one a time-tested classic, and the other a piece of the latest technology in facial rejuvenation.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels have long been a staple of many patients’ beauty regimens. While all of our peels can address several cosmetic concerns at once, their focus and extensiveness depends on the individual peel. For example, the TCA Sensi Peel® is effective in minimizing signs of rosacea, while the salicylic peel focuses on treating acne and the medium-depth TCA peel primarily addresses fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging. Our August specials allow you to receive a free chemical peel with the purchase of two, so it’s a great way to try out several peels and give your skin a more comprehensive, step-by-step rejuvenation.

Réjuvapen® Micro Fractional Collagen Stimulation System

Réjuvapen® is one of the latest ways to treat fine lines and wrinkles and to give the skin a brighter, more youthful radiance. The procedure uses a technique called micro-needling to stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen—the protein that gives skin its firmness and elasticity. Specially-formulated peptides are used during the treatment, or, to give the micro-needling an extra boost, you can opt for the human growth factor instead to amplify your Réjuvapen® results.

As adults, we may not have the “fresh start” that students do at the beginning of a new school year, but you can choose to make any day the start of a new, more confident you. To learn about the other aesthetic services we offer, explore our website, schedule a consultation with Laser Lights, or join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

July 21, 2015

Popular Aesthetic Treatments for Kids and Teens

Uncategorized Atlanta acne scar removal, Atlanta acne treatments, atlanta birthmark removal, Atlanta chemical peels, atlanta cosmetic treatments, atlanta facials, Atlanta hemangioma removal, atlanta laser treatments, Atlanta micro-needling, Atlanta microdermabrasion, Atlanta Rejuvapen

When many people think about cosmetic laser treatments, they think of wrinkle reduction, hair removal, and other services that are generally used by adults only. But there’s no age limit for the benefits of healthy self-confidence, which is why some laser services (as well as non-laser services) can be great ways to address several cosmetic concerns in children and teenagers.

Hemangioma Removal
Hemangiomas are abnormal blood vessel growths which tend to appear in infants and children. They can be bright red (like a strawberry) or, if they’re deeper beneath the skin, they can resemble a blue swell. While they’re quite common and generally harmless, these growths often appear in prominent areas like the neck, so they can be embarrassing for a child. Our specialized laser treatments can remove most hemangiomas after one treatment with no downtime, although two treatments are occasionally needed for larger growths.

Birthmark Removal
There are many forms of birthmarks—some are light brown and smooth (café au lait), some are darker and bumpy (congenital nevus), some are dark red (port wine stains), and some are even blue (Mongolian blue spots). For children (or patients of any age) who are self-conscious about their birthmark, laser treatments can effectively remove the mark by targeting the pigments or blood vessels beneath the skin.

Acne Treatments
Given how important self-esteem is for teens, acne can be a heartbreaking condition, especially considering that most teens will feel its effects. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, as many as 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 have some degree of acne. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of treatments that can help. Our acne facials are a gentle yet effective way to clear excess oil and other pore-clogging culprits. Some chemical peels, as well as our popular Silk Dermalinfusion® microdermabrasion-like treatment can also help to minimize pimples, inflammation, and other symptoms of acne.

Acne Scar Reduction
For many teens, the effects of pimples can last long after they’ve disappeared. When pimples cause damage to the skin, they can leave behind a scar, whether it’s an indentation, a raised bump, or an area of darker skin. The treatment for acne scars depends on the type of scar, as well as the patient’s individual needs. Many chemical peels can minimize scars by removing the damaged surface skin to reveal fresher, younger skin beneath, and Silk Dermalinfusion® microdermabrasion uses a similar approach. Réjuvapen® facial rejuvenation is another effective acne scar removal treatment, which uses tiny micro-needles to break up the scar tissue and allow new collagen to form, creating a smoother complexion.

Every parent wants the best for their child and wants their child to feel confident in their appearance. While the idea of cosmetic procedures for children and teens may be concerning, at Laser Lights Cosmetic Laser Center, we’ve served the Atlanta area since 1999 and we only utilize lasers and treatments that have been proven safe and effective for our patients. To learn more about helping your child be more comfortable in their own skin, schedule a consultation at Laser Lights. Or, to stay up-to-date on the latest cosmetic treatments, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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