Laser Treatments and Laser Hair Removal
With the advancement of laser technology, cosmetic laser treatments have become increasingly popular in the US. Because lasers can target very specific areas of the skin and there is typically little to zero downtime following the procedure, it’s a model option for many of those who looking to improve their skin’s appearance. There are a number of cosmetic procedures that that lasers can be used for, including skin rejuvenation, spot removal, hair removal, vessel and brown spot removal, and skin rejuvenation.
Laser Hair Removal
Excessive facial and body hair is considered to be an unattractive feature to many people. The usual remedies, such as shaving and waxing can often result in burns, nicks, razor bumps, and in-grown hairs. Furthermore, unlike laser hair removal, these are also not permanent solutions for getting rid of body hair, and must be repeated often and perpetually. Those looking for a more permanent solution should look into laser hair removal treatment. The procedure is comprised of a laser beam which targets the melanin in the hair follicle, subsequently destroying the hair follicle. Multiple laser treatments are needed to actually inhibit hair growth for an extended period of time. Laser hair removal works best on people with light skin and dark hair.
Laser Vessel Removal
Laser treatments are an effective means of removing undesirable blood vessels. Some people suffer from spider veins and other small visible vessels on their face, neck, and body often making them feel self-conscious. Through use of a laser, these unwanted blood vessels are targeted and destroyed without damaging the surrounding skin and tissues. The destroyed blood vessels become reabsorbed by the body, after which blood flow is directed away from the skin surface into deeper vessels. This procedure typically contains little or no downtime.
Laser Brown Spots Removal
When one area of the skin contains high concentration of melanin in one area, the area becomes darker in color. These areas are commonly referred to as brown spots. Laser treatments are one of the ways to address a brown spot problem. So how does it work? A laser delivers short bursts of light that break up melanin in the areas that are affected, and fades out the brown spot. The treatment leads to an improved skin complexion and more even skin tone.
Skin Rejuvenation
Age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles are all common signs of aging. Fortunately, this process can can also be mitigated through the use of laser treatment. In fact, laser treatments can dramatically and render less noticeable fine lines around the mouth, cheeks, and eyes. Skin rejuvenation lasers also assist in the production of new collagen, resulting in healthier, smoother skin. This leaves the patient with more youthful looking skin. Age spots can be reduced by 50% with just a single treatment. Age spots can be eliminated entirely with several follow-up treatments. One of the advantage of laser treatments over chemical peels or microdermabrasion is fewer side effects several applications of laser treatments are needed to show highly effective results for some of these cosmetic procedures.
Laser Treatments in Orange County (Anaheim Hills and Huntington Beach)
Cosmetic Dermatology of Orange County, Inc. has locations in Anaheim Hills, CA and Huntington Beach, CA and has years of experience with laser treatment.
