About Lasers
Lasers are valuable and versatile tools. They can cut steel, but also precisely provide gentle aesthetic benefits to delicate layers of skin. There are many applications for laser technology in cosmetic dermatology, each with unique benefits. Lasers have the ability to improve the appearance of scar tissue, pigmentation issues, skin laxity, and fine lines and wrinkles. They can also eliminate unwanted hair and remove tattoos. Laser technology has drastically improved in the past several years, and harsh treatments have now been replaced by gentler solutions with less downtime and greatly diminished risks of scarring.
How Do Laser Treatments Work?
Laser treatments harness light wave energy. The frequency of the wavelength can be adjusted to target the correct depth of the skin. When this energy is directed at the skin, it produces a thermal effect in the natural pigments of unwanted blood vessels, hair, tattoos or dark spots. For resurfacing treatments, the water molecules present in the skin are vaporized, eliminating the outer layer of damaged skin. Low-frequency laser wavelengths are able to penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate the production of collagen for tighter, smoother skin, and a healthy batch of new skin cells.
Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing
Fractional Lasers have changed the laser skin treatment landscape. Fractional laser skin resurfacing uses a diffused laser beam that intentionally “misses” microscopic areas of skin so that skin receives less damage, but all of the benefits associated with laser skin resurfacing. The laser energy penetrates into the deep layers of the dermis, where it stimulates collagen production and new skin cell growth, which later emerges as a dewy, youthful renewed layer of skin. This treatment is particularly effective to eliminate the signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation issues like dark spots, sun damage, and acne scars.
Laser Hair Removal
Imagine never having to struggle with harsh razors, painful waxes, or noxious depilatories ever again. Laser hair removal harnesses the power of light to specifically target the pigments in the roots of unwanted hair. This thermal effect damages the hair follicle, making it incapable of producing additional hair once the present hair is shed. Because this treatment only affects hair in the active growth phase, laser hair removal requires several sessions for even and effective elimination of unwanted hair.
Laser Resurfacing
For this powerful skin resurfacing treatment, Dr. Korman uses the Sciton Joule laser system to help patients achieve youthful, radiant skin. This laser resurfacing technology uses short bursts of high-energy laser energy to resurface the skin. What sets the Sciton Joule system apart from other laser treatments is its unique ability to be customized to the patient’s individual skincare concerns. This laser treatment is far more gentle than traditional laser treatments, and patients are able to flaunt smoother, tighter, rejuvenated skin in just two days.
Leg Vein Treatment
Enlarged, knotty varicose veins or prominent networks of spider veins can be unsightly and uncomfortable. These veins occur most frequently in the legs and are the result of aging, pregnancy, weight gain, or genetics. But, there’s a laser for those too. Laser treatment for leg veins shuts down defective veins and redirects blood flow into healthy less visible veins. It’s crucial to treat varicose veins in a timely manner to avoid the many complications that can follow a compromised vascular system. Laser treatment is a cutting-edge treatment for enlarged veins – without any cutting. This treatment is non-surgical, minimally invasive, and has proven results.
Microlaser Peel
A microlaser peel works in the same way that a chemical peel does, but uses laser energy instead of harsh acids. By gently removing the outer layer of wrinkled, discolored, and damaged skin, a new fresh layer of skin is revealed and ready to shine. This treatment is particularly effective for those struggling with acne scars. Dr. Korman can adjust the depth of the laser penetration to address a patient’s individual concerns. Like other laser treatments, the carefully controlled injury that this technology imparts stimulates the skin’s natural healing process and the production of critical collagen.
Picoway Laser Tattoo Removal
After several sessions of PicoWay, patients can finally be rid of unwanted tattoos. What seemed like a good idea in your 20’s might just not fit the bill decades later. PicoWay stands out from other tattoo removal treatments because it is able to eliminate many colors of ink that other laser treatments are unable to remove. The PicoWay laser system delivers short bursts of laser energy that break up the ink stored in the skin. Each burst is one picosecond, which is roughly one trillionth of a second. This allows this powerful energy to be safely delivered without damaging the skin. The PicoWay system is also an efficient way to treat other pigmentation issues like birthmarks and melasma.
Thermiva Vaginal Rejuvenation
ThermiVa vaginal rejuvenation uses radiofrequency energy to tighten and rejuvenate a woman’s most intimate areas. ThermiVa uses the same proven technology that tightens and rejuvenates delicate facial skin to improve sexual and urinary function. For women that are struggling with the after-effects of childbirth, menopause, or other gynecological issues, ThermiVa is a restorative, non-surgical solution. These treatments do not require anesthesia and offer tighter, stronger vaginal and vulvar tissues. The rejuvenating laser energy is administered via a sleek handpiece that can be safely used internally and externally. ThermiVa allows women to rediscover the joys of sex as well as improving urinary incontinence.
