Facial Rejuvenation & Skin Resurfacing

If you’re looking for a safe, effective and convenient way to rejuvenate your skin, laser skin resurfacing may be just what you need. This cosmetic procedure revitalizes skin damaged by sun and worn from the inevitability of aging. The costs of cosmetic laser skin resurfacing are minimal compared to many other treatment options.

Thermage

A new painless non-surgical skin tightening technique called Thermage is a revolutionary way to lift and tighten loose skin without surgery or recovery time. Using radio-frequency technology, a device directs infrared waves into the dermis (deepest layer of your skin) and heats it. This causes some immediate shrinkage but initiates a healing response that causes your collagen to tighten while keeping your skin’s outer layer—the epidermis—cool and comfortable. The result is no incision, no recovery time, and younger, healthier looking skin.

Results last about two years. Thermage can be used to tighten other areas of the body, including your:

• Face
• Eyes
• Lips
• Neck
• Body

Because there are no incisions during the procedure, you can resume normal activities immediately after treatment. Depending on the area treated, Thermage may take from 20 to 90 minutes per session. Results are immediate, and your appearance will continue to improve over the next several months. 

Fraxel

Another innovative technique designed to revitalize your skin is with a Fraxel laser. This procedure works by altering fractional volumes of your target tissue. It’s similar to altering photographs – by creating tiny microscopic wounds, a natural healing process occurs. This healing produces “good” material that contains collagen and elastin, which replaces the old, damaged skin tissue.

Fraxel treatment is ideal for anyone with:

• Uneven pigment
• Melasma (mask of pregnancy)
• Sun damage
• Acne or other scars
• Fine lines

The purpose of the laser is to smooth fine lines and uneven skin texture, reduce or eliminate pigment irregularities, and improve the appearance of scars. Treatment is well tolerated and feels like a prickling sensation. A topical anesthetic ointment is applied prior to treatment to relieve any discomfort.

Only 20 percent of your skin's surface can be treated in each session, so a series of four to six treatments is usually necessary. A treatment takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

For more information, see Questions about Fraxel Laser Treatment.

DOT fractional CO2 laser

Micro-ablative skin resurfacing single treatment with minimal downtime. Ideal for treating skin discolorations, skin laxity and texture, wrinkles photoaging, acne scarring and scar improvement.