Cosmetic Laser Services
Laser Lesion Removal
Different lasers are effective at treating pigmented lesions, such as freckles, "age spots" or tattoos.
Lasers are available for treating unwanted
wrinkles and some forms of
scarring (especially acne scarring). Newer lasers are available for removing unwanted hair. It is
important that a physician with
knowledge of the skin such as a dermatologist assesses any lesion before treatment with a laser to avoid treating things that
will not respond, or that should not be treated with laser (e.g. a misdiagnosed skin cancer).
As with any medical procedure there are possible problems with laser treatment. Laser treatment of the skin does not pose a
risk to general health, but it may have local effects. Depending on the laser used and for what reason, these risks vary a lot.
Once again, you should speak to an expert before considering laser treatment to find out what risks accompany any treatment you
are considering.
Many conditions in the skin, both diseases and the simple result of growing older can lead to unwanted red spots.
Vascular lasers selectively targets red spots in the skin. It is important once again to make sure that any area to
be treated is properly assessed to make sure it is appropriate for laser treatment. Examples of treatable lesions include
Telangiectasias: The small spider-like enlarged blood vessels often seen on the face (telangiectasias) as the result of
sun exposure and increasing age can usually be completely removed with a simple outpatient treatment with minimal risk of problems
Port-Wine Stains: Flat pink or red birthmarks (sometimes large), which are often, present at birth
Some patients with a skin condition called rosacea can develop constant redness of the cheeks and/or nose.
This may respond at least in part to pulsed dye laser treatment.
The Nd:YAG Laser is used to treat tattoos and pigmented lesions-brown spots such as freckles or "age spots".
BROWN SPOTS - PIGMENTED LESIONS
Brown spots or pigmented lesions on the skin are very common as we get older. Most of these are harmless and only of
cosmetic concern, but it is important that enlarging or irregular brown spots be assessed before being considered for
laser treatment. Examples of these spots treated are:
- Permanent sunburn freckles or Lentigines
- Flat brown spots on the hands or face (Liver spots)
- Blue-grey birthmarks on the face (Nevus of Ota)
- Some other brown lesions
Once again it is very important to have an accurate diagnosis of what brown spots are being treated prior to laser treatment.
Inaccurate diagnosis and inadvertent laser treatment of a skin cancer (melanoma) may delay proper treatment and result even
in death. Someone should assess you with expertise in skin and its diseases (such as a dermatologist).
Radiesse®
Thanks to a special gel-matrix, Radiesse® volumising filler creates immediately visible results. With its fine calcium microspheres Radiesse® volumising filler stimulates the body's natural collagen formation to create long-lasting volume. The gel itself, as well as the microspheres, are completely broken down by the body over time.
Radiesse® volumising filler puts volume back exactly where it was. With gentle volumising deeper wrinkles and hollow or sagging cheeks disappear, and the natural facial contours return.
It can also be used to treat hands by adding volume to the top of your hands making them look more plump and youthful.
Results can last 1 year or more.
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