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The technology of light in treating the skin has transformed both Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology.

Since light can be focused very precisely it can target very small or very large areas at one time. Something as small as a freckle can be obliterated by a laser light, or the entire face can be treated to rebalance color.

Types of Lasers and What They Treat
	Smoothbeam Laser Treats: Acne, Acne Scarring, Wrinkle Reduction The Smoothbeam 1450 nm diode laser is the first device specifically designed to target the root cause of acne, the sebaceous gland. It provides the perfect balance of controlled cooling of the epidermis with precise heating of the upper dermis. And for patients seeking smoother skin, Smoothbeam safely improves acne scars and softens fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Multiple sessions required for most indications No downtime – some short term redness or swelling, darkening of treated acne, some possible bruising for thin skin areas read more...
	Fraxel Laser An erbium laser that superheats skin in microdots. No tissue removal. Treats: Texture, Tone, Pigmentation, Scarring, Acne Scars Series-based so most patient select a package of 3 to 5 sessions based on the problems at hand. Typically no downtime unless used aggressively for Acne Scarring Topical Anesthesia read more...
	Mixto Laser A fractional CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser that actually ablates (removes) skin in a selectable fractional pattern. This is one of the least-invasive of resurfacing lasers which actually can claim resurfacing powers. Similar to Fraxel Re:pair CO2 with less treatment discomfort Treats: Texture, Tone, Fine Lines, Pigmentation, Scars and Acne Scarring Single treatment: Deep Acne Scars may require more than one treatment for appreciable improvement. Low downtime, but there is some downtime Topical Anesthesia read more...
	Sciton Laser A full surface erbium resurfacing laser. Fast healing surface improvement to address all surface skin issues Treats: Mild to moderate wrinkles, pigmentation, texture, sagging Single or series depending on the level of treatment depth required. Moderate downtime for full surface mid-level treatment Topical anesthesia – Sedation at higher level treatments read more...
	IPL Photo Facial Non laser pulsed light. Does not remove skin. Treats: Diffuse pigmentation and redness caused by sun damage Multiple treatments required for adequate results No downtime – possible mild redness for an hour after treatment No anesthesia – topical anesthesia optional read more...
	Omnilux LED (light emitting diode) Rejuvenates skin, Wound healing accelerator Treats: Fine wrinkling, skin sluggishness; excellent procedure to spur healing following any resurfacing laser, surgery or injections. Multiple treatments No downtime, painless procedure for rejuvenation treatments No anesthesia read more...
	Vbeam Laser Vascular laser for specific reduction and removal of redness caused by veins Treats: Spider veins on the face, body and legs Multiple treatments usually required for best response No downtime – some short term redness or swelling; darkening of treated veins until they are reabsorbed by the body; occasional bruising No anesthesia read more...
	GentleMax Laser Treats: Redness, veins and brown discoloration Technology decreases incidence of treatment-related bruising Multiple sessions required for most indications No downtime – some short term redness or swelling, darkening of treated veins, some possible bruising for thin skin areas read more...
	Laser Hair Removal Laser which targets pigment in the hair. Multiple sessions required to access hairs in various growth stages No downtime but possible redness following treatment read more...