Skin Rejuvenation Therapy - Part B

Redness, Age Spots, Melasma, Sun-Damaged Skin, Pigmented Lesions, and Rosacea

If you’re an active person, chances are you spend more than your fair share of time in the sun.

And if you’re over thirty, you are more than likely to show signs of premature aging due to sun damage. With facial skin treatment, you can now treat sun spots, pigmented lesions and overall skin texture—giving you a more revitalized appearance than you’ve had in years.

Xenon Pulsed Light (XPL) technology improves the appearance of photoaged skin, removes age spots (sun-induced freckles), most benign brown pigments, and redness caused by broken capillaries through a process called photorejuvenation for face and body. The process is ideal for patients with active lifestyles because the procedure requires no downtime and has a low risk of side effects.

The gentle, non-ablative treatments use broad spectrum light to treat the face, chest, neck and hands—virtually anywhere that sun damage shows. It gives the skin a smooth and youthful appearance, and patients are very satisfied. For some patients, combining Microdermabrasion with XPL seems to make the procedure more effective for collagen remodeling and superficial texture.

Botox and hyaluronic acid fillers can provide volume augmentation and supplement the effect of XPL, without more invasive procedures, for greater smoothing of texture and dyspigmentation.

Acne and Acne Scar Treatments

Many people suffer from acne and acne scars. Acne is the result of over activity of oil glands at the base of hair follicles. Sometimes hormone changes during teenage years cause oil glands to become overactive or heredity may play a role with individuals that have acne. Although there is no true cure for acne, with the right products and our laser there is a way to keep it under control. A pimple is an oil gland that is infected with bacteria, resulting in an inflamed area with pus formation.

Our laser kills the bacteria that causes acne to spread, therefore keeping it under control and preventing new breakouts. With our laser you will see noticeable results within 2-3 treatments at monthly intervals. This treatment can be done on the face and back! Your provider will recommend a specific skin care regime to help with the process, including our line of Murad and Dermalogica.

The products we recommend you use are designed to deep cleanse excess oil and impurities without harsh, drying effects. They will gently exfoliate your skin, eliminate clogged pores, heal active acne, and prevent future breakouts. Now that we have helped you with your active acne, let’s diminish the scars!

The laser also helps tighten your pores and produce collagen remodeling. This is a process that naturally helps you reproduce new skin cells while getting rid of the old ones. Your provider may also recommend micro-exfoliation to gently exfoliate dead skin cells to help with the texture of your skin making it smoother, softer, and clearer! We are here to banish your acne and acne scars!

Micro-Exfoliation/Microdermabrasion

Here is an alternate option that may be suitable for you. This treatment is a superficial skin polishing procedure for all skin types and is relatively painless. Immediately following the treatment, your skin will have a vibrant, healthy appearance as well as a smooth texture.

Our unique baking soda treatment will allow you to resume your day without downtime. This treatment reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone, mild acne scaring, blotchiness, small scars, hyper-pigmentation, age spots and blackheads. It stimulates the natural collagen, helping you maintain healthier skin. It can be done on the face, chest, hands, and back as well as other parts of the body.

Your provider will recommend a specific skin care regimen to help with the process. We have a skin care regime for all concerns, including our line of Murad and Dermalogica! Treatments can be performed every week for 6 treatments to achieve maximum results. Depending on your skin type a mild peel may be combined with the procedure. It is a quick and gentle method of Skin Rejuvenation. Let us get you on your way to a new and confident you!

Benefits of Skin Rejuvenation and Micro-Exfoliation

No down time
Minimal discomfort
You can resume normal activities immediately
Better skin tone
Refined pores
Improves acne and acne-related scarring
Tighter more youthful skin
Increase production of collagen and elastin
Younger appearance
Happier You!

Remember patient post-care and lifestyle will have a direct correlation to the long lasting effects.

We offer a friendly and comfortable atmosphere at our locations. We treat everyone with real care and concern. Your safety is very important to us and our technicians will take all necessary precautions to ensure that you are safe during all procedures.

Click below for scientific articles detailing clinical applications of the Affirm Laser.

1. Katz, Bruce, MD. "Treatment of Wrinkles and Skin Rejuvenation with Combined Apex Pulse Technology." JUVA Skin & Laser Center. JUVA Health & Wellness Center, January 2007

2. Weiss, Robert, MD, Bene, Natalie, MD. “Clinical Evaluation of Combined Apex Pulse (CAP) for Treatment of Superficial Photoaging and Scars.” Maryland Skin & Laser Vein Institute, April 2006

3. Weiss RA, Gold M, Bene N, Biron JA, Munavalli G, Weiss M, Beasley K: “Prospective Clinical Evaluation Of 1440-Nm Laser Delivered by Microarray for Treatment of Photoaging and Scars.” Journal of Drugs Dermatology. 5(8):740-4. September 2006

* A study of 40 patients at two major skin treatment center who were tested with the Affirm for superficial rhytides (wrinkles), other symptoms of photoaging, or scars. Patients received 3 treatments 4 weeks apart without any topical anesthetic. At follow-up, 94% of patients exhibited improvements. Side effects were minimal and included mild redness and some swelling that resolving within 24 hours. Pain during treatment was judged minimal to moderate.