CO2 laser skin resurfacing
CO2 laser skin resurfacing
Using lasers to help improve skin texture and appearance.
Fine to moderate wrinkles· Liver spots· Uneven skin tone· Sun-damaged skin· Acne scars· Chickenpox scars· Mild scarring· Actinic keratosis· Seborrheic keratosis· Stretch marks·
What is laser skin resurfacing
Co2 Laser skin resurfacing is a type of skin care procedure at Hermosa Med Spa using lasers to help improve skin texture and appearance.
Depending on your individual needs, CO2 laser resurfacing treatments are used to get rid of scars, warts, and deep wrinkles. Erbium is used for finer lines and wrinkles, along with other superficial skin concerns. Both types of ablative lasers remove outside layers of the skin.
What can CO2 laser skin resurfacing treat
Fractional laser CO2 skin resurfacing is golden standard treatment solution that does require 5 to 7 days of downtime to treat:
Fine to moderate wrinkles
Liver spots
Uneven skin tone
Sun-damaged skin
Acne scars
Chickenpox scars
Mild scarring
Actinic keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis
Stretch marks
What does CO2 laser skin resurfacing correct?
Acne Scars
Although CO2 laser is excellent at addressing a variety of the signs of aging, it is also the optimal treatment available for deep acne scars. Patients of all ages can benefit from the results of a CO2 laser treatment if they do not want to live with a remnant of acne scars from days gone by.
CO2 lasers were effective in treating acne scars. However, combination therapy may be more beneficial for people with ice-pick acne scars.
At Hermosa Med Spa, we usually combine with Infini Microneedling RF to treat moderate acne scars.
Wrinkles
CO2 laser is excellent at addressing a variety of the signs of aging, it is also the optimal treatment available for fine lines & Wrinkles.
Dark Spots & Sun Damage
CO2 laser is excellent at addressing a variety of the signs of dark spots, it is also the optimal treatment available for pigmentations & sun damages.
Stretch Mark
CO2 laser is an excellent treatment available for stretch marks.
It truly depends on how well you protect your skin from sun damage and environmental factors like smoking. Natural factor such as aging, general overall health and changes in weight can also impact the long-term results. However, if you apply sunscreen and have a healthy life style, you can maintain your excellent results for many years.
Avoid picking at the skin or rubbing skin vigorously when cleaning it or in the shower.
Avoid hot showers.
Care for the skin after laser resurfacing is similar to managing a second-degree thermal burn.
Keeping the wound moist and dressing regularly promotes faster healing.
Antibiotics, painkillers and anti-itching medications can be administered if necessary.
Two methods of wound dressing may be used:
Open type: Apply an occlusive ointment (like petroleum jelly) till skin heals. Avoid topical antibiotics.
Closed type: Apply semi-occlusive biosynthetic dressing until skin heals. It is painless and promotes faster healing. It is expensive, however, and requires frequent clinic visits and increases the chance of infection.
Some patients report visible results after one treatment. The results will typically continue to improve over the next few months.
Recovery from CO2 laser resurfacing of the entire face is seven to 14 days, depending on the depth.
Post-resurfacing swelling is expected. It peaks at day two or three, and then usually subsides by days five or seven.
Redness and itching are common.
During the first week, there are varying degrees of oozing and crusting depending on the dressing used.
Applying the ointment we provide for the first week.
Start applying moisturizer for the next two to three weeks.
The doctor may recommend post-procedure skin reconditioning early during the healing process.
Avoid products that contain acids such salicylic acid, glycolic acid, etc., until the skin has completely regenerated, healed and skin tolerance has returned.
Redensity® 1 Beauty Booster
Redensity® 1 Beauty Booster
A mix of non-crosslinked and crosslinked HA for prevention of skin ageing
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Prevention of skin ageing ·
For skin redensification and prevention of the signs of aging
Age, stress, hormonal imbalance (post-birth, menopause…) as well as sun, tobacco and an unhealthy lifestyle are all factors involved in skin aging. With time, lines develop, complexion turns dull, the skin texture becomes uneven and wrinkles appear. All these changes create dark areas on the face and the skin gradually loses its glow and becomes dry, thin and fragile.
Loss of hyaluronic acid and excessive oxidative stress are the main reasons of skin aging. Hyaluronic acid is an essential skin component. It acts like a sponge that retains water and keeps the skin moisturized, plumped and healthy.
Teosyal PureSense Redensity 1 is a unique Hyaluronic Acid that hydrates and repairs the skin – a new concept known as Skin Booster. Teosyal Redensity 1 is non cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid that includes a unique patented formula of effective natural components (Amino Acids, Antioxidants, Minerals and Vitamins).
Redensity 1 skin booster is used to improve several characteristics of our skin that are negatively impacted by age:
- Sun-Damaged Skin
- Loss of Skin Elasticity
- Thin, Damaged Skin
- Luninosity
- Wrinkles
- Sagging Skin and Imperfections
- Hydration
A COMPLETE PROTOCOL FOR FACE & NECK
- For optimum treatment: 3 sessions at 3-week intervals for immediate and cumulative results
- For maintenance: 1 session, 3 times a year
- 2 packaging sizes available; 2 x 1 ml syringe for targeted treatments, 1 x 3 ml syringe for global aesthetic treatments
For optimal results, Redensity® 1 is best delivered using the Beauty Booster Injection Device
What does Redensity correct?
Wrinkles
If you are looking to correct wrinkles and sagging skins, Redensity might be the best option for you.
Skin Tightening
Saggy skin with loss of elasticity? Whether you are looking for some preventative maintenance or a specific cosmetic improvement, Redensity might be the best option for you.
Laser Toning
Laser Toning
Lawer toning and tightening is a non-surgical cosmetic correction that utiliazes laser to penetrate the deeper layer of skin.
Uneven Skintone·
What is laser toning
Laser toning uses both 755 nm alexandrite laser and 1064nm Nd Yag Laser that can reach deep into the skin and break up the pigments, leaving you with a brighter and clearer complexion. Laser toning is very comfortable and incredibly safe; instead of high heat, it uses a very gentle laser that leaves your skin undamaged. That safety also lends a quality of adaptability, so it is perfect for people of all skin types and those with other existing skin conditions like:
- Uneven skintone
- Active acne
- Acne scar
- Sunspots
- Vascular problem
- Roscea
- Blackhead
For people suffering from skin conditions like melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, a flawless skin tone might seem even more elusive. Laser toning is one of the most effective treatments for melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The benefits of laser toning
Lawer toning and tightening is a non-surgical cosmetic correction that utiliazes laser to penetrate the deeper layer of skin to:
- Promote collagen production to increase skin strength, elasticity and radiance.
- Restore skin’s ablility to heal and skin barrier.
- Fill in fine lines & wrinkles.
- Stimulate blood vessels to constrict and function.
- Minimal discomfort.
- Minimal or no downtime. Only warm sensation to the skin and mild redness, usually fading within couple of hours.
Laser toning VS IPL
Those days，IPL devices work about as well as laser treatments for some cosmetic treatments, such as fading blood vessels treatment，and superficial pigmentation problems .For hair removal, IPL works better on thick, dark hair than on fine, light hair. For other skin concerns，laser treatments require fewer sessions than IPL, and they can be more safely used on dark skin.
Melasma treatment is not as simple as that of sunspots, partly due to the differences in melanocyte behaviour. Melasma—the perennially dark patches of skin caused by excessive melanin—is usually hormone-induced, meaning that it is either something you are born with or something that is triggered by a treatment or health condition. If IPL is used on a case of melasma, the pigmentation will darken and worsen, not go away. A proper melasma treatment, therefore, requires an approach that is less superficial than IPL.
This is where laser toning, which is based on focused penetration, comes in. The enhanced wavelength of a laser toning treatment will pass through the layers of skin and eliminate the unwanted melanocytes. Your melasma will be safely and effectively treated, your sun spots won’t return, and your body will eliminate the dead cells through urination.
What does laser toning treat?
Skin Tone & Texture
The HydraFacial™ resurfacing treatment thoroughly enhances the skin using patented Vortex Technology™ to cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate simultaneously which brightens and balances skin tone while minimizing the appearance of darks spots and sun spots.
Redness & Veins
After one to three treatments, light therapy can get rid of 50%-75% of broken blood vessels for most people. They could completely go away. While treated veins don’t come back, new ones might show up later.
If rosacea causes your face to flush, IPL can be a good alternative to laser therapy.
Dark Spots & Sun Damage
You may see 70% less of the brown spots and redness caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays.
IPL Intense Pulse Light
IPL Intense Pulse Light
Treats brown spots, sun spots, broken capillaries, fine lines and it can also help alleviate the symptoms associated with rosacea.
Acne Scars· Dark Spots· Wrinkles· Redness & Veins· Redness & Rosacea· Pigmentation & Sun Damage· Freckles·
What is IPL (Intense Pulse Light)
IPL also known as photo rejuvenation is a non-invasive and non-ablative treatment. Usually recommended as a monthly skin management treatment, leaving the skin looking brighter, smoother, and more radiant.
IPL uses high intensity pulses of light to help improve the tone, texture and appearance of the skin. IPL can be used in the treatment of brown spots, sun spots, broken capillaries, fine lines and it can also help alleviate the symptoms associated with rosacea.
After 2 treatments
Benefits of IPL
- Improves tone and skin texture
- Customisable for different skin type and skin conditions
- Treatment for broken capillaries and redness
- Treatment for active acne
- Medium and dark hair reducution treatment with minimum pain
- no downtime
- Safe and fast
What does IPL correct?
Acne Scars
IPL helps if you have acne or the scarring it causes. You may need about six sessions to notice a difference on your skin. Combine with other treatments Hermosa Med Spa to have the best results.
Wrinkles
IPL improve wrinkles, age lines and even acne scars.
Dark Spots & Sun Damage
You may see 70% less of the brown spots and redness caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Skin Tone & Texture
The HydraFacial™ resurfacing treatment thoroughly enhances the skin using patented Vortex Technology™ to cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate simultaneously which brightens and balances skin tone while minimizing the appearance of darks spots and sun spots.
Redness & Veins
After one to three treatments, light therapy can get rid of 50%-75% of broken blood vessels for most people. They could completely go away. While treated veins don’t come back, new ones might show up later.
If rosacea causes your face to flush, IPL can be a good alternative to laser therapy.
The recommended protocol for optimal results is 3-6 sessions at 4-week intervals. Depending on the severity of the condition being treated more treatments may be required.
No sun bathing, tanning beds or sunless tanning creams two weeks before and four weeks after your laser treatment. The presence of any tan decreases the effectiveness of the laser and can increase the chance of post-treatment complications.
After IPL treatment, using sun protection at all times is recommended to avoid recurrence of the pigmentation.
- Are sensitive to light
- Have recently tanned your skin using sunlight, tanning beds, or tanning creams
- Might have skin cancer
- Use a retinoid cream
- Are very dark-skinned
- Have a skin resurfacing disorder
- Have severe scarring
- Have keloid scar tissue
On the day of your appointment, avoid using perfume, makeup, and scented products that can irritate your skin.
Picosure Pro®
Picosure PRO®
Treat pigmentary conditions and overall skin revitalization, with the added capability of tattoo removal.
Acne Scars· Dark Spots· Wrinkles· Tattoo Removal· Pigmentary Conditions· Overall Skin Revitalization·
The World’s 1st 755nm Picosecond Laser
The PicoSure Pro® device delivers 755nm energy in picoseconds; the delivery is so quick that it spares the skin from high thermal damage while optimally targeting unwanted pigment, wrinkles, acne scars and pores with less downtime than traditional lasers. PicoSure® is the most popular treatment for scars, dark spots, wrinkles, tattoo removal at Hermosa Medical Spa.
After 2 treatments
How does it work
PicoSure’s unique energy delivery is a breakthrough for patients’ seeking a way to improve their skin and reduce signs of aging but who don’t want to deal with the risks, pain and downtime of traditional laser treatments. Using highly targeted energy, PicoSure gently disrupts the particles responsible for a range of pigment conditions like freckles, sunspots and other discoloration.
What does Picosure® correct?
After 1 treatments
Acne Scars
PicoSure®’s revolutionary technology is designed to harness the body’s natural healing processes to restore youthful skin in ways never before possible. Using proprietary Focus lens technology, PicoSure® effectively converts the laser energy into gentle pressure waves that activate Cell Signaling, the body’s natural communication processes and one of the most exciting medical discoveries in recent history.
Wrinkles
With the revolutionary Focus lens, PicoSure® harnesses the latest breakthroughs in medical science to improve wrinkles, age lines and even acne scars. Unlike other lasers with similar results, PicoSure® doesn’t rely on heat to burn away and destroy skin to force the body to heal.
After 3 treatments
After 14 treatments
Dark Spots
PicoSure® is the first of a new generation of aesthetic lasers that don’t rely solely on heat to burn or melt away unwanted tattoo ink or melanin, the pigment that causes dark spots in your skin.
There is no downtime with PicoSure® Focus™ facials. Patients may experience erythema that typically resolves within a few hours, but in some cases, may linger up to 24 hours. Since each patient is unique, we highly recommend following the outlined clinical guidelines to help optimize safety and efficacy before treatment.
Most unwanted pigment will significantly lighten or clear in 2-3 sessions.
Picoway®
Acne Scars· Dark Spots· Wrinkles· Tattoo Removal·
What is Picoway®
The PicoWay® laser is an FDA-cleared picosecond laser that treats acne scars, wrinkles, benign pigmented lesions (dark spots) and tattoo removal offered at Hermosa Medical Spa. The PicoWay® laser first became known for its tattoo and pigment removal capabilities, but it continues to grow in use for acne scars and wrinkles.
How does it work
The PicoWay® laser uses different handpieces and laser wavelengths for treatment of these conditions. Your healthcare provider will know which treatment is right for your condition.
The PicoWay® laser has ultra-short pulse durations and low to no downtime following treatment. Learn more about how the PicoWay® laser can help you transform your skin.
What does Picoway® correct?
Acne Scars
Did you know that nearly 40% of those with acne have some degree of scarring? Many acne scars result from a loss of collagen in the skin. PicoWay® Resolve treatment uses an ultra-short, picosecond laser that reaches below the surface of the skin to stimulate production of collagen and elastin, without breaking the outermost layer of the skin. In clinical studies, 94% of treated areas improved and patients were highly satisfied with results.
Wrinkles
Millions of people each year seek treatment for their wrinkles.10 Wrinkles can be caused by a loss of collagen in the skin.
The PicoWay® Resolve applicator on the PicoWay® system is a non-invasive, needle free treatment option for wrinkles. Resolve uses ultra-short laser pulses to reach under the skin, without breaking the outer layer of the skin. Picosecond lasers are proven to stimulate collagen and elastin.
Dark Spots
Skin discoloration is common, yet treatable. Dark spots, or benign pigmented lesions, appear in many people on different areas of the skin. Some spots are related to excessive sun exposure. Others can be caused by hormone changes, often impacting women following pregnancy. Many of these skin discolorations can be distressing and affect quality of life.
Tattoo Removal
The PicoWay® system is a high power laser with ultra short pulses that shatters tattoo ink, but leaves the outer layer of the skin intact. The PicoWay® laser treats a wide range of tattoo colors across a broad range of skin types. Over a series of brief treatments, the PicoWay® laser can eliminate most tattoos. That’s why the PicoWay® laser is the tattoo removal laser of choice by Removery, the nation’s leading tattoo removal provider.
PicoWay® works in two ways ·
Picoway® Laser
PicoWay® laser handpieces come in either full beam or split beam types. Each handpiece is designed for a particular use or uses, some for tattoos and some for removal of pigment or treatment of wrinkles or acne scars.
All handpieces on the PicoWay® laser target pigment in the skin. Pigment can be naturally formed, caused by too much melanin in the skin. This appears as dark spots on the skin that can either be seen at birth or form over time from sun damage (sometimes called sun spots), aging, or even be a result of medical conditions. Pigment can also be added to the skin, in the form of ink in a tattoo. In either case, the PicoWay® laser targets the pigment and shatters it into tiny particles that are no longer seen through the skin.
Picoway® Resolve and Resolve Fusion
The laser beams in PicoWay® Resolve and Resolve Fusion are split from a central beam into 100 identical beams, or beamlets. Resolve Fusion has a wider coverage area than Resolve. These beamlets reach below the skin’s surface in areas that are spaced evenly apart. Because the laser is so fast and powerful, it creates a non-thermal effect, called a “photoacoustic” effect. Tiny open spaces are created under the skin that are then filled in over time with the growth of new collagen and elastin.
The PicoWay® laser literally works from the inside out. The treatment does not cause the outer layers of the skin to break, so patients enjoy low to no downtime after treatment.
The PicoWay® laser is an ultra-fast picosecond laser that treats acne scars, wrinkles, benign pigmented lesions and tattoo removal.
The PicoWay® Resolve laser is a treatment on the PicoWay® laser system, that uses a laser handpiece that splits the full beam into tiny microbeams. This allows treatment of conditions like acne scars, wrinkles and benign pigmented lesions. PicoWay® Resolve acts by creating tiny open spaces, called vacuoles, under the skin where new collagen and elastin are built and can transform the skin over time.4,5,8
PicoWay® treatments are typically brief (15-20 minutes) and are done over a series of treatment sessions spaced weeks apart.8 Your doctor will recommend a treatment plan that works best for you.
If you are looking for a laser treatment that acts below the surface of the skin and offers low to no downtime, then the PicoWay laser may be the right laser for you. Ask your doctor if PicoWay laser treatment can minimize your acne scars or wrinkles or remove bothersome dark spots and tattoos that you no longer want.
The PicoWay laser is FDA cleared for certain uses: acne scars, wrinkles, dark spots (benign pigmented lesions), and tattoo removal. If you are looking for other laser treatment, such as hair removal, then the PicoWay laser is not the treatment for you. Candela offers hair removal devices, such as the Gentle Max Pro laser.
While the PicoWay laser works on both lighter and darker skin types, depending on the wavelength and applicator needed for your treatment, the PicoWay laser may not be the best treatment for your skin type. Your treatment provider will know which PicoWay applicator is best for your skin type and treatment needs.
Treatments with the PicoWay laser typically involve a series of treatment sessions, so that is an important consideration in your treatment decision. A PicoWay laser treatment provider can walk you through your treatment needs and will be the best source for determining whether treatment with the PicoWay laser is right for you.
Side effects with the PicoWay laser are typically transient and expected as part of the laser treatment.1-6 Patients experience low to no downtime. In some cases, patients may use a topical anesthetic to enhance comfort during the treatment. More common side effects include redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding, tingling or purplish spots. These effects will differ, however, depending on the treatment you receive.
How PicoWay feels will be dependent on the treatment you receive. Those undergoing tattoo removal are likely to experience some pain and discomfort with treatment.
With PicoWay Resolve treatment, most patients reported low levels of pain during treatment for wrinkles and mild to no discomfort for acne scar or dark spot treatment.
Depending on the condition treated, you may be able to see initial improvement as early as after the first treatment. Typically, multiple treatment sessions are needed. As an example, a clinical study of benign pigmented lesions found that after 2 treatments, 87% of lesions had a least good response (>50% had a good response or better).
With PicoWay Resolve treatment, most patients reported low levels of pain during treatment for wrinkles and mild to no discomfort for acne scar treatment.
Yes, treatment with the PicoWay laser has low to no downtime. Most people can return to their activities of daily living shortly after treatment. You may need a bandage to keep the treatment area dry for a few days following tattoo removal.
PicoWay is a picosecond laser with high peak power and ultra-short pulse durations for a photoacoustic, rather than a photothermal effect that can overheat the skin. The majority of PicoWay patients report high patient satisfaction and low to no downtime.
PicoWay laser treatment cost varies by treatment type and provider. Treatment cost will vary depending on the type of treatment, size of treatment area, number of treatment sessions and other factors. In general, it can be assumed that treating a larger area, such as a large tattoo, is a higher cost than treating a small tattoo or dark spot.