Laser Skin Resurfacing
Our state-of-the art laser provides five laser treatments, plus a Photo Dynamic Rejuvenation and an acne treatment feature all in one. Thus, we are able to provide a combination of treatments tailored to address all issues that may be of concern to you, such as uneven color, age spots, and broken capillaries, lack of tone, uneven texture and wrinkles. All of these procedures can be performed anywhere on the body. Wrinkle formation, skin laxity, fine lines, thinning skin, age spots, uneven pigmentation, broken capillaries and Rosacea can be successfully treated by the Laser Skin Rejuvenation systemskin rejuvenation treatments completely PAIN-FREE.
Micro Laser Peels
Micro Laser Peels are an excellent treatment for people with uneven pigmentation, wrinkles and skin laxity. Micro Laser Peels utilize an Erbium laser to resurface the epidermis (the top layer of the skin) resulting in a more uniform color, softening, or even eliminating fine lines. It also addresses enlarged pores, and results in a much softer and even skin texture. Most people report some tightening to the treated skin as well. The Micro Laser Peel is a treatment that may be performed in a series, depending on the severity of the condition being treated. It is often combined with profractional rx and with appropriate anesthesia the depth can be adjusted to achieve the desired result.
ProFractional TreatmentNot to be confused with a product called the "Fraxel", which requires multiple treatments. We offer Sciton's Pro Fractionalized Skin Rejuvenation treatments, which if performed deeply enough, and/or is combined with either a BBL or a Micro Laser Peel at the same time, usually requires only one or two treatments. Yet the ProFractional is remarkably unpainful and the down time is far shorter than with traditional laser resurfacing. Most people require 3-5 days for full resolution of the redness and swelling that can occur.
The ProFractional utilizes an Erbium Yag Laser to partially remove damage at the surface of the skin. Most importantly, the laser is able to penetrate below the surface of the skin into the dermis where collagen and elastin exists. These are the support structures of your skin that are damaged by UV radiation, exposure to environment pollutants and normal aging. By a finely controlled damage to these structures, the removal of fine lines, deep wrinkles, shrinkage of enlarged pores, with an overall improvement in the texture and tone of the skin is achieved. The laser light is laid down in columns with uninjured skin in between (like aerating your lawn). This allows for a deeper treatment with faster healing. The ProFractional also improves the laxity, deep folds and sagging of the skin. The Pro Fractional is also ideal for the treatment of acne and its resultant scarring.
Persons who should not have these procedures:- Anyone with autoimmune disease or connective tissue disorder
- Presently, or about to become pregnant
- Recently suntanned skin (including tanning beds and self-tanners)
- Use of Acutane/Isotrentinoin within the last 6 months
- Anyone on photosensitizing medications or herbs
- Active Herpes episode or other current skin infection
- A history of photosensitivity
Often referred to as an "IPL" or "FotoFacial", Sciton's Photodynamic Skin Rejuvenation treatment is called the BBL (Broadband Light). BBL treatments utilize intense pulsed light, which is filtered and programmed to seek certain colors, either reds (i.e., Rosacea, broken capillaries and red spots, etc.), or browns (i.e. uneven pigmentation and brown spots), or both, and selectively destroy them. BBL treatments consist of a series, usually spaced three weeks apart and most people will require 3-5 treatments. Even after your first treatment, your skin with look better. By the end of the series most people report a more uniform and smooth color, some softening of fine lines, shrinkage of enlarged pores and better much better texture and tone.
Acne TreatmentsIf you're suffering from acne like the 45 million other Americans out there, you're probably frustrated with trying countless acne treatments with little or no result. BBL may also be configured to address acne by emitting a Blue Light that destroys the bacteria that causes it. Depending on the severity of the condition, patients receive a pain free treatment that lasts approximately fifteen minutes once or twice a week until the acne is under control. In addition, our Sciton ThermaScan Acne Treatment deals with acne by heating the sebaceous glands in the dermis of the skin leading to a reduction of oil production. Repeated treatments lead to an observable reduction in active acne in 2 to 4 weeks. Results of acne treatment by sebaceous gland heating have been reported to last up to 6 months.
In addition, we carry Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Acne Therapeutic Systems, which is a prescription strength topical skin care line that targets the primary causes of acne to clear your skin quickly and help maintain a clear, healthy completion in as little as two weeks.
Our Aesthetician also offers treatments that are specifically for the treatment of acne.