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Total FX Skin Resurfacing
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Have you had a little too much sun last summer? Let’s talk skin rejuvenation. The Total FX laser resurfacing will not only reduce the damage caused by this past summer-it will take years off your appearance! In as little as one visit, you will see a reduction in facial lines, a smoothing of the skin’s texture, a rebuilding of collagen and a more even skintone.
You may have discovered that creams and potions fell short of their expectations. While pulsed light systems deliver great results for treating small blood vessels, freckles and dark spots, there is minimal improvement for fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and acne scars. In recent years, radiofrequency energy has become an option for modest improvement with no downtime, but what if you want more dramatic effects?
If you have been waiting for the right moment to discover a rejuvenated, more youthful look, now is the time. Skin resurfacing with the UltraPulse® Encore™ laser system promises dramatic improvement in the skin’s tone and texture with collagen contraction, all in a single treatment.
We are now offering laser skin resurfacing treatments.
Treatments are tailored to each patient’s needs according to the nature and extent of sun damage, skin type and individual requirements for recovery time. The ActiveFX™procedure is for those with an active, busy lifestyle who want noticeable improvement in the skin’s tone and texture without a lot of downtime. ActiveFX is a low-density fractional resurfacing procedure ideal for fine lines, uneven pigment, and collagen stimulation. Most patients achieve remarkable results and typically experience only 4-7 days healing time – in essence a long weekend. As an added benefit, the procedure stimulates the formation of new, underlying collagen. New collagen formation means better support for the skin, as well as continued improvement in skin texture for up to six months after treatment.
UltraPulse Encore, with ActiveFX has already helped thousands of patients, and is now available here at Drs. Iacobelli and DiGregorio, P.C.
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Laser Hair Removal
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Almost everyone has unwanted hair somewhere on their body. Unfortunately, traditional hair removal routines can be tedious, painful and expensive over time. Shaving may last a day, waxing a couple of weeks, but none of them last forever – and therein lies the true beauty of laser hair removal. Laser hair removal can remove unwanted hair faster and more effectively than traditional methods. Below are answers to some of the most common questions my patients ask.
Keep in mind that winter and spring are ideal times to have laser hair removal before your skin is exposed to the harsh summer sun!
How does it work? To eliminate hair, the laser emits gentle pulses of energy that pass through the skin to the hair follicle. This energy is then absorbed into the hair follicle to destroy it so that is unlikely to grow there again.
Am I a viable candidate for laser hair removal? Laser hair removal can be applied to all areas of the body and on all types of skin (even tanned or dark skin).
Does it hurt? The laser treatment causes only minimal discomfort. Patients often say it feels similar to the snap of a rubber band. Slight redness or localized swelling can occasionally occur, but this usually subsides within the first 24 hours after treatment.
How many laser hair treatments are required? Typically patients will see results in four to six treatments, though this number will vary based upon skin tone, hair color and several other factors. Your esthetician will talk to you about variables that may affect your individual results.
If you feel want to schedule an appointment for this treatment, or would like additional information, please call the DermaSpa at (586) 263-7200 ext. 3
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