Laser Photorejuvenation

An Innovative and Effective Laser Therapy for Skin Restoration

Laser photorejuvenation uses pulsed light to treat a variety of skin issues and remove the effects of photoaging.

What Is Laser Photorejuvenation?

Photorejuvenation is a pulsed light treatment used to improve brown and red discoloration, sun freckles, blood vessels and overall tone. The most commonly treated areas include the face, neck, chest and hands.

Treatment consists of multiple pulses delivered with a laser device. Each pulse feels like a brief stinging or snapping sensation that is mildly uncomfortable. A series of three to five treatments (small lesions may only need one to three treatments) scheduled every four to six weeks apart is recommended for optimal results.

What Equipment is Used?

Lumenis Stellar M22™ IPL

Stellar M22 IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment offers fantastic results with a variety of skin concerns such as age and sunspots, freckles, birthmarks, rosacea and broken capillaries. The IPL technology allows treatment of pigmentation and vascular imperfections, while improving overall skin appearance.

Light pulses penetrate the tissue and create heat, targeting skin imperfections in a controlled manner. The body’s natural process reduces the unwanted pigmentation or blood vessels, while collagen and elastic fiber stimulation occurs, resulting in a visible improvement in skin tone and overall appearance.
Treatment can also be customized according to your skin type and needs.
Depending on your specific concerns, you can expect the session to last 15-30 minutes.

Cutera excel® V

The Cutera excel V is the first laser to feature two ultra-precise wavelengths (532/1064 nm) and three unique operating modes to treat a wide range of vascular lesions, pigmentary issues and other skin concerns safely and effectively. The excel V specifically helps with rosacea, redness, facial veins, angiomas, port wine stains, poikiloderma, venous malformations, bruising, benign pigmented lesions, and age spots.

Pre-Treatment Instructions

Avoid sun exposure four weeks prior to treatment and four weeks after treatment.
Avoid self-tanner for two weeks prior to treatment.

Stop retinoids and Melatonik five to seven days prior to treatment.
Stop Rhofade seven days prior to treatment.
If taking a medication that is photosensitizing (i.e. Oracea, MCN, doxycycline, Monodox, etc.), stop the medication three days prior to the treatment to prevent adverse side effects. Such medications can be restarted immediately after the treatment.
If you have a history of cold sores, please let us know before the day of the procedure so that a medication can be given for you to take.
To minimize discomfort, one may take up to 600mg of ibuprofen one hour prior to treatment.

Post-Treatment Instructions

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Post-Treatment Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

What Will I Be Like Afterwards?

Mild swelling and redness can be expected immediately following treatment and usually resolves after two or three days. Some patients may also develop bruising which can take up to a week to resolve. Pigmented lesions darken after treatment and develop a “peppering” appearance before sloughing away in about one to two weeks. There is minimal “social downtime” which means most people feel comfortable returning to work and normal actives immediately after the treatment, but often avoid major social events. It is recommended that gentle skincare products are used for the first five to seven days following the treatment. A sunscreen with at least 30 SPF and zinc oxide as an active ingredient should be used daily.

What Results Can I Expect?

Patients note a decrease in red and brown discoloration and an improvement in skin tone including smoother, brighter skin. Most patients report the largest percentage improvement after the first treatment, as there is the largest target present for the laser. Maintenance treatments are recommended, typically once or twice a year.

How Many Treatments Are Necessary?

We recommend a series of three to five treatments scheduled four to six weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are then recommended as needed, typically once a year.

Who Cannot Have the Treatment?

Patients who have taken isotretinoin (Accutane) within the previous 12 months or are currently pregnant cannot have the treatment. Patients who have a history of radiation treatments, collagen/vascular diseases or autoimmune disease may not respond as well. In addition, smoking, excessive alcohol and excessive sun exposure limit results.