Lasers have been used in dermatologic surgery for more than many years. Laser technology works by producing an intense beam of light to cut, seal or vaporize skin tissue, pigment scells, tattoo granules and blood vessels. Lasers can produce one specific color or wavelength of light, that can vary in intensity and pulse duration. The wavelength and power of a specific laser determines the medical uses.

The energy of laser light targeted at skin tissue is absorbed by the water found in the skin. Pigment colors can be red, tan or brown.

Many different types of lasers are being used in dermatology to treat everything, from wrinkles to acne scars, vascular problems such as Cherry / Spider Angioma , Telangiectasia, Hemangiomas and Port Wine Stains ; dark and red tattoos , birth marks ( Nevus of Ota/Ito/Hori ), freckles, melasma and sun / age spots.. No single laser can treat some skin conditions. Tattoo and vascular laser treatment would require use of two or more different lasers for complete removal.

Careful evaluation by a board certified dermatologist with skills and knowledge on continuous advancement laser rejuvenation technology is essential to carry out an appropriate guidelines for treatment of a specific skin problem.

SCITON BBL(Broadband light) for treatment of sun damaged,skin,age/sun spots ,freckles and redness. ProFractional for wrinkles and fine lines, post-traumatic or acne scars pidermal nevi,actinic keratoses, syringoma,sebaceous gland hyperplasia, hypertrophic scars, surgical scars. For Permanent Hair Reduction. Four treatments at 1 month intervals are recommended for maximum results.

Medlite Q-switched frequency doubled Nd:YAG ( wavelength 532 / 1064 ) is the first pulsed laser available for removal of dark and red tattoos , birth marks , freckles, melasma and sun / age spots.

Coolglide (Excell) Laser System long pulse 1064 nm provides the capability of safely in treating all skin types including tanned patients with vascular problems such as Cherry / Spider Angioma , Telangiectasia, Hemangiomas and Port Wine Stains .It has also received clearance for Permanent Hair Reduction. Four treatments at two months intervals are recommended for maximum results

A pulsed dye laser( Perfecta) concentrates beams of light that target blood vessels in the skin and is recommended for red birthmarks(Port Wine Stain), stretch marks,keloid,warts,acne rosacea...

To ensure the best results, proper skin care before and after laser treatments is necessary. Depending on the type of treatment, side effects may include redness, swelling and temporary bruising. It is important to ice the treated area to reduce swelling, and decrease downtime between sessions.

When undergoing laser treatment, always check credentials and be sure that a certified dermatologist is on site.