Taking The Confusion Out Of Laser Treatments

Today’s Question: I am interested in the benefits of laser treatments for my face, but am so confused by all of the different options. Can you help explain the differences? Paula, Leesburg A. Paula, it is very easy to become overwhelmed by the many different laser treatments available today. Each one is designed to target and treat a specific concern. Listed below you will find the most common patient concerns along with a brief explanation of the appropriate laser used to treat that concern. 1. Concern: Large pores, facial redness Laser: Laser Genesis. The Laser Genesis laser has been scientifically proven to produce new collagen. With this treatment, there are no unwanted side effects such as bruising or excessive skin irritation. It gently warms the skin building new collagen, which helps to refine and reduce your pores. 2. Concern: Brown spots Laser: LimeLight®. LimeLight is an FDA-approved laser procedure. The laser works by destroying the discoloration in the brown spots without damaging the skin’s surface. In as little as one 30-minute laser treatment, your brown spots can be lightened leaving your skin clearer and brighter. The LimeLight laser treatment is a permanent solution to treat brown spots on the skin; … Continue reading →