Lasers & Energy
LASERS
Today, laser treatments can target signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots, and the loss of volume and fullness. They can also eliminate unwanted hair or dissipate annoying red veins around the nose or face.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a process by which highly concentrated laser light is beamed into hair follicles, which absorb the light and, in turn, destroy the hair. One of the most popular laser procedures, the removal of hair from the face, underarms, legs, and bikini area via laser treatment, is appealing because, unlike shaving, tweezing, or waxing, results are virtually permanent, and redness and irritation are practically non-existent. We use Cutera®, LightSheer®, and Lumenis® lasers to treat all skin types safely and effectively.
Laser Vein Therapy
Like laser hair removal, laser vein therapy uses focused light to remove and reduce the appearance of small veins on the face, broken capillaries, and spider veins. Beaming focused light on the vein causes scar tissue formation, which blocks blood flow and causes the vein to die. Once the vein is no longer active, it also no longer looks red and noticeable, leading to an improved appearance of the skin. Recovery is generally speedy, and most patients can return to normal activities within a day or so. To deliver optimized results, we use the Cutera laser.
Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing treatments fall under one of two categories: ablative lasers and non-ablative lasers. Ablative and non-ablative resurfacing can give you dramatic improvements, but they differ significantly in the final results they produce. The basic difference between ablative and non-ablative treatments is that ablative lasers remove the top layer of skin. In contrast, non-ablative lasers work by heating the underlying skin tissue (without harming the surface) so that your body will produce new collagen. They can treat fine lines, wrinkles, scars, sun-damaged skin, and blemishes.
Light & Energy
Drawing on the proven medical applications and healing power of light and ultrasound technology, Light & Energy treatments deliver a wide range of well-being and aesthetic revitalization benefits to the entire body – not just the face. Although many people associate these treatments with aging issues such as wrinkles, today’s procedures sculpt a sleek, toned, healthy body from head to toe for people of all ages and stages of life.
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)/Broadband Light (BBL) Therapy delivers anti-aging, firming, and brightening benefits to the skin via specific wavelengths of light.
This treatment minimizes fine to moderate wrinkles and lines (some say erased) and reduces sunspots and pigment irregularities. Additionally, IPL may help tighten large pores and reduce acne blemishes and scars. Intense Pulse Light uses multiple wavelengths of light during each session, allowing one treatment to target many different concerns of problem areas. Recovery time is brief with minimal redness.
Comprehensive, Complimentary Consultations
Meet with Norah Clair Gourlay, FNP-C, to see which laser and energy treatments are right for you and develop a treatment plan.
Before starting laser treatments, I work closely with my patients to determine the best option for their skin care goals and ensure they understand the procedure, side effects, and after-care 100%.