Who isn’t a candidate for Thermage? Thermage is NOT for any patients with active implants (cardiac pacemaker or permanent implant in treatment area), significant concurrent illness (such as diabetes, congestive heart disease, epilepsy), active infections, immunosuppressive diseases including AIDS and HIV infection, use of immunosuppressive medications, and pregnant or nursing patients. Is [...]
The BBL photo facial treatment is a safe, natural and effective treatment to make aging skin appear more youthful by stimulating collagen. It also reduces sun spots or uneven pigmentation and manages diffuse redness. It can even diminish fine red vessels that appear on the nose and across the cheeks. [...]
A BBL treatment is non-invasive and non-ablative. There is typically only mild redness and heat that can persist for several hours post treatment but no bruising or swelling. This means this patient can return to their normal routine right after the procedure without having to worry about downtime. Avoiding active [...]
WHO is/isn’t a candidate for IPL? Women who are pregnant or breast feeding are not candidates for IPL. Is there any preparation for the treatment? No Accutane use for 6 months prior to treatment. No sun exposure to the treated areas for 4-6 weeks before treatment. No self tanning products [...]
It is important to shave skin prior to treatment. No waxing, plucking or bleaching for four weeks prior and no use of any active ingredients on the treated area 72 hours before. A cool gel is applied to the treatment area to keep the skin cool and help conduct laser [...]
There is no downtime with our latest hair removal technology. It is common to feel a very mild sunburn-like effect the evening of the treatment but it generally subsides in a few hours. At about two weeks there will appear to be new hair growth but that is often the [...]
There may be mild redness or swelling immediately after and it can feel like a slight sunburn. Cold compresses and/or a gentle moisturizer can be applied at home to soothe.
Who is/isn’t a candidate for laser hair removal? Patients with extremely light-colored hair are not candidates for treatment. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding are not candidates for Laser Hair Removal. Is there any preparation for the treatment? Do not wax, pluck, bleach, or have electrolysis for 1 month [...]
After the 30-minute treatment, there can mild redness and swelling which generally subsides by the next day. Because the skin has been heated up there can be some dryness for a few days post procedure. With an effective skin care regimen and excellent sun protection patients are rewarded with renewed, [...]
The results of Clear + Brilliant are both immediate and progressive. Within a week or two after one treatment, you will start to notice the rejuvenating benefits of your treatment. Results can last for months depending on age, skin condition and personal skin care. Although one treatment can be effective, [...]