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The Best Ways to Remove and Prevent Sun and Age Spots

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When the sun finally shines, it’s normal to enjoy it as much as you can. Unfortunately, time spent in the sun can mean damage to your skin.

To get the most out of your skin for the long term and enjoy a youthful, radiant look, it’s important to protect your skin and prevent sun damage.

Here are some of the best ways to do so, as well as what to know about how our team at Cosmetic Laser Solutions Medical Spa can help.

Prevent Sun damage with Sunscreen

The #1 key component to sun damage is to prevent it. A sunburn is painful and takes a toll on your skin. The damage to the skin cells can prematurely age them, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles over time.

With severe exposure, it can even cause skin cancer. To prevent aging skin, a sunblock with Zinc and Titanium Oxide is our favorite.

This tinted sunscreen (SPF46) applied every 80 minutes will counter the damage, so make sure to wear it regularly – even in the dead of winter. Another excellent option for brighter, clearer skin is a  Vit-CE serum.

Additionally, if you can, enjoy your sunshine early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the majority of UV exposure. The sun’s rays are the worst around the hours of 11 am to 2 pm, so staying out of the sun during those hours can help reduce the opportunity to burn.

If you’re outside in the middle of the day, make sure to find shade. Wearing large hats or light long-sleeved shirts can also help with combating overexposure.

Exfoliate and Moisturize Rough Patches

Extensive damage to the skin can also lead to dry and rough patches. Make sure to exfoliate regularly to remove the damaged skin cells (either manually or chemically).

Keeping your skin hydrated is also important.  This moisturizer has several forms of hydraulic acid which will maximize plumpness and moisture in  your skin:  moisturizer.   And continue drinking plenty of water throughout the day. The more hydrated you are, the smoother your skin will remain, and the more healthy you will look.

Sun will make your skin wrinkly and brown spots will appear

Sundamage ages the skin faster so it will begin to show wrinkles sooner. Sun damage makes for wrinkly skin. Why? That’s because the underlying collagen and elastin matrix has been damaged. There are a few different treatment options to combat wrinkles, both before and after they appear.

Diet

Add beta-carotene to your diet, which can reduce sun-related wrinkles by making the skin more elastic. It’s found in red and orange foods like carrots and other colorful vegetables. While it will stop all signs of aging, it will help with keeping you looking younger.

Best Treatments for Sun damaged skin

IPL Laser treatments can help keep your complexion even.  For small brown spots a laser treatment can cause the skin to lightly scab. The scab falls off in 5-7 days, and then lighter brighter skin resurfaces.

Chemical and laser peels can lighten sundamage and also be part of your ongoing treatments to maintain an even complexion. Adding a an Exosome Booster treatment can also help with sun-damage and wrinkle prevention.

But the most important part of your skin care regiment is prevention  – again sunblock, sunblock, sunblock!

IPL Laser Treatment for Sun-damaged Skin

The IPL device uses short pulses of light to remove the sun-damaged top skin layers in order to restore new, fresh skin underneath. This method is great for individual sun spot treatments or as a full face treatment when you have an overall brown undertone. You may require more than one session to achieve your goal.

Laser Peel

The laser peel is a light skin resurfacing of the top layers of your skin. Over 3-4 days your top layers of skin peel off leaving new brighter skin.

Microneedling with a Lightening Agent

Microneedling with our advanced lightening cream is an excellent option with minimal to no downtime. Channels are created in the skin where the serum penetrates into the top layers of the skin. Melanine production is reduced and skin becomes lighter of a period of a few weeks. 2+ treatments is recommended based on the degree of sundamage.

Microdermabrasion

Another method of exfoliation –microdermabrasion. It helps to remove dead skin cells while also prompting collagen growth. This serves dual purposes; by clearing your skin from what’s old and prompting the new to begin growing again, you can naturally rejuvenate your face.

What products can you use to help even your skin tone?

Retinoids

Retinoids, in the form of a cream or serum, can also boost collagen in the skin. Collagen is what helps your skin retain its elasticity, so it’s crucial to have some in order to keep your face smooth.

Retin-A is a must have in your anti-aging skin care line.

Lightening Creams

Hydroquinone based products used over several months helps lighten your skin as well as reduce melanine production in your skin cells.

Schedule a Consultation

At Cosmetic Laser Solutions Medspa our skincare team can help you create a customized plan to address sun damage, wrinkles, skin tightening and more to keep looking as young as you feel.

To get started, we invite you to schedule a consultation by calling or booking your free consultation appointment online.

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The Best Non-Invasive Treatments for 2021

Most people’s goal is to have stunning, natural-looking results when it comes to cosmetic treatments. Although many people think of plastic surgery as the best way to achieve transformative results, there are more non-surgical treatments available than ever.

If you’re considering achieving your aesthetic goals and an extra boost to your confidence, it can be helpful to know what to look for.

Here are some of your best options for non-invasive treatments in 2023 and how you can benefit.

For Your Eyes: Botox & Laser Treatments

  1. Botox: For  Dynamic Wrinkles: is a tried and true treatment option in the cosmetic world. This injectable treatment uses naturally-occurring bacterial botulinum to block nerve signals from reaching the muscles. By freezing the muscle, the skin cannot wrinkle. This can be used to prevent future wrinkles from starting if you begin Botox treatments when your around 30. Botox generally lasts 3-4 months at which point another treatment is needed.
  2. For Eye Bags: Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty –  Removing the fat pad under your eyes and tightening crinkly under eye skin is possible. AgnesRF is a focused radiofrequency device that permanently eliminates fat cells. Generally 2 sessions spaced 8 -10 weeks apart is recommended.  This procedure does not have any incisions or sutures.
  3. Eye – Complete Revitalization: Dark Circles and Wrinkle  –  Crepey under eye skin and dark circles can be improved with a combination approach of RF Microneedling and Advanced Exosome Serums. RF Microneedling builds collagen and tightens the skin. Advanced Serums placed into the channels created with RF Microneedling lighten dark circles and restore cellular structure for a smoother under eye area.

Sculpt and Shape Body Contouring

  1. Body contouring has traditionally been the realm of plastic surgery, but some non-surgical treatments are making it more accessible than ever.
    • Options like Ultrashape can permanently destroy fat cells in a “problem zone” area of your body.  Although Coolscupting has a lot of media hype, Ultrashape will give you a larger area to treat in one session- plus there is no discomfort during the treatment.  You can do one session, but like Coolsculpting, multiple sessions is recommended.
  2. Injectable Fat Dissolving: If you need to target small areas of fat or pockets of fat, Kybella is a solution that can be injected into the skin. Fat cells are permanently destroyed and eliminated through your lymphatic system. Generally multiple sessions area necessary to achieve your desired goal.

Collagen Laser Treatments

We all know collagen loss causes skin laxity. Unfortunately, at the early age of 20 yrs young, we lose 1-2% a year. Ugh! What to do?

Laser Collagen stimulating treatments rebuild collagen and elastin in your skin. 

Whatever your goals for your skin are, there’s a laser treatment for you. Exilis Ultra, RF Microneedling, Fractional CO2, Chemical Peels, Microneedling with Exosomes or Stem Cells -all can help.

The best part is, most of these have very little downtime involved and you can achieve transformative results with the right package of treatments.

Become part of a Beauty Membership Program. Pay a monthly fee which qualifies you for a custom designed skin renewal system plan with treatments that can be monthly or every other month. Great way to stay on course for young looking skin!

Cellulite Reduction

Cellulite forms when the fatty tissue under the skin pushes up against the connective tissues that hold the skin in place. There are no known ways to do away with cellulite completely; however, Exilis Ultra can achieve great results.

It works by stimulating new collagen production through gentle heat in the skin. Exilis Ultra uses ultrasound and radiofrequency waves to soften the connective tissues that pull down and cause these telltale dimples to appear.  A series of 4-6 sessions results in a smoother, tighter skin appearance.

Skin Tightening with RF Microneedling

Collagen growth slows down as we age, but RF Microneedling is an effective way to jump  start the process again.

Starting collagen induction therapy as early as in your 30’s is ideal. Preventing your skin from sagging is much better than trying to correct skin that has already lost its firmness. Being pro-active vs reactive is the beast approach. But, if you’re past that age group, fret not – we can still reverse skin aging.

It works by generating tiny wounds in the deeper layers of the skin using a cluster of thin micro-needles.  This stimulates the body’s wound-healing response resulting in collagen regeneration and a boost in the skin’s volume and quality. It works best as a package of 3 treatments. Bonus – minimal downtime!

Facials:  Plasma or /Exosome Facial  (PRP)

PRP facial can be used for a variety of skin concerns and comes with very few risks of reaction. That’s because it uses a serum generated from your own blood sample!

When separated into a plasma rich in growth factors, your blood can be used to jumpstart the body’s regenerative functions and cell growth. It can be paired with microneedling for even more effective skin rejuvenation.

A new Exosome Facial is is with a Regenerative Complex Serum. This complex has a concentrated power of 2 billion-plus stem cell-derived lyophilized exosomes PLUS other potent products such as hyaluronic acid and peptides. This combination delivers extraordinary skin rejuvenation and restoring regenerative effects.

Plasma and Exosome facials are the best of the best for a hydrating, texture and pore refinement treatment that will keep your complexion healthy-looking and youthful.

Schedule a Consultation

The best way to learn more about non-surgical cosmetic treatments is by meeting with our team at Cosmetic Laser Solutions. To get started, we invite you to contact us by calling or booking online.

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The Best Cosmetic Procedures for Fall and Winter

The fall and winter months are actually the best time to have cosmetic procedures done. That’s because, with this timeline, you’ll be ready for the spring and summer seasons. If you’re looking to feel confident this spring, then here are some of the best cosmetic treatments to add to your schedule in the upcoming months.

Anti-Aging Treatments

If you have fine lines and wrinkles, you don’t need to opt for surgery just yet. Some of the best non-surgical anti-aging treatments include:

Botox

Botox can help relax fine lines and wrinkles, as well as prevent them from deepening. Botox works by blocking the chemicals that cause muscle contractions. It can last for three to six months and requires virtually no downtime.

Dermal fillers

Fillers are a great option for restoring some volume to areas where aging has begun, like the midface or undereyes. These can last even longer than Botox and can also be used to augment the lips or chin. There are many different types available, so your injector can recommend the right one for you.

BBL Photofacial

The photofacial uses intense pulsed light to rejuvenate the skin. This procedure can help fix uneven skin tone, reduce blood vessels, improve rosacea, and remove age spots. The result is a glowing, youthful look to your skin.

Treatments to Refresh and Exfoliate The Skin

As you age, your cells don’t regenerate as quickly. Old cells will stick to the surface of your skin, making your skin look dull. Exfoliation is one of the best ways to uncover healthy new skin cells, and some of the best treatments include:

Chemical peels

Chemical peels can exfoliate the skin with active ingredients like alpha hydroxy acids. Chemical peels can be mild or strong, depending on your needs. They can also be performed with different chemical solutions based on your skin concerns. Chemical peels can help with acne, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, uneven texture, and sun damage. They can be performed with a regular package of treatments or as a single deep treatment to aggressively treat concerns.

Microneedling

Microneedling uses a specialized device with lots of tiny needles designed to create micro-channels in the skin. This process jumpstart your skin’s wound healing response and collagen production. This means it can help reverse skin issues like stretch marks, acne scars, injuries, sun damage, texture issues, dull skin, and wrinkles. It’s best performed as a package of treatments to maintain healthy collagen production in your skin based on your skincare goals.

Schedule a Consultation

Now is the best time to begin achieving your skincare goals. To learn more and begin creating the right treatment package for you, we invite you to contact Cosmetic Laser Solutions by calling or filling out our online form.

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Preparing for Laser Skin Resurfacing

Boston MA: Laser skin resurfacing is the correction of various skin imperfections using a laser. It’s used to get rid of acne, scars, wrinkles, age spots, and more. Anyone who wants the results to last longer than a few weeks should follow these steps to prepare for laser skin resurfacing.

Avoid Applying Creams/Lotions

Refrain from applying any facial creams and body lotions on your skin. The skin must be thoroughly clean and dry for you to get the best results from the procedure. It’s more difficult to treat skin that has been slathered with layers of chemical-filled gels, creams, or moisturizers.

Prepare Your Medical History

The doctor will ask you a series of questions to see if you’re qualified for laser skin resurfacing. People who take certain acne medication or are pregnant and breastfeeding are a few people who are disqualified from the procedure. Be honest when the doctor asks questions about your preexisting conditions, current use of medications, past procedures, etc.

Prepare Your Skin for Examination

Make sure that your skin is thoroughly clean and dry. The doctor will perform a physical examination of the skin. This is necessary to ensure that it’s in good condition and prepped for laser treatment.

Stop Taking Certain Medications

Shortly before the procedure, stop taking certain medications that could interfere with your treatment. These include all skin medications, including those that cause photosensitivity or interfere with wound healing.

Take Time Off Work

Take a day or longer off of work. The procedure takes an average of 30 minutes to two hours to complete. Some people can undergo the entire procedure during a two-hour lunch period, but this is not recommended. If you’ll be sedated during the treatment, you’ll need time to rest afterward.

Know All of the Risks

Redness, swelling, and infections in the skin are common side effects. There are the additional risks of scarring and pigmentation as well. Know all of the risks that you could face, especially if you have a preexisting medical condition. There are also risks of sedation, such as nausea and vomiting.

Avoid the Sun

After getting treated, stay out of the sun for several weeks as the skin heals. New skin cell regeneration will be complete after a month, so wait that long until you step back into the sun,

Stop Smoking

Stop smoking shortly before the procedure for at least two or more weeks. This step will increase your body’s chances of healing.

Schedule an Appointment 

Laser resurfacing is the process of restoring health to skin that is unsightly and damaged. The end goal is to produce more collagen and create a new layer of smoother, younger-looking skin. Contact Dr. Marasco and Dr. Doppelt and their team of skincare specialists at one of our three MedSpa locations. We are prepared to answer any more questions you have and schedule your appointment.

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Causes and Treatments for Dark Spots on Your Skin

There are several causes for dark spots on your skin, and while normally benign and not cause for concern, it is possible to have them removed cosmetically if you wish. Depending on the location, size, and color of your dark spot, there are a variety of treatment options available.

Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa is experienced and equipped to handle treatments with laser technology, as well as other treatments, that will help remove or reduce the appearance of dark spots on your skin. Following a consultation with a member of our team, which can include our director, Norma Cataldo, Dr. Patrick Maraso, and Dr. Cela Doppelt, you will have access to several spa services under one roof.

Cause of Dark Spots on the Skin

Dark spots appear on the skin from a wide variety of factors, ranging from environmental to injury. How the spot(s) occur on your skin changes the best form of treatment.

Sun exposure is the number one cause of dark spots on the skin. Because of the UV rays, sunlight can cause mutations in the melanin in our skin. This does not always mean cancer – in fact, most of the dark spots from sun are benign and not cancerous. These dark spots are generally easy to remove, though they may return with continued, unprotected exposure to sunlight.

Health and hormonal changes in the body can also create blemishes on the skin, including everything from pregnancy to liver disease. These can be harder to uncover the cause for, so talking to a woman’s health specialist like Dr. Doppelt is important to learn more about treatment for both the spots your concerned over and for your own health.

The least concerning, but just as reasonable to want removed, are those caused by injury. These are the ones with no underlying factors and are simply on the surface of your skin, which makes them easiest to remove as well.

Diagnosis of Your Dark Spots

Dermatologists that specialize in skin care and conditions are best able to diagnose any dark spots or coloring that appear on your skin. With a thorough examination and some medical history, a dermatologist can pinpoint the exact cause of your dark spots, which can help identify the best type of treatment for you. Sometimes, the cause is related to habits or underlying health issues that when treated or stopped can eliminate more dark spots from appearing.

Types of Treatments

There are several types of treatments that a dermatologist can recommend and a reputable spa, like the Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa can offer. Skin lightening cream that is prescribed is one of the most common, budget friendly, and less invasive options. A chemical peel might sound scary, but it is a safe procedure that involves exfoliation of the skin with a special chemical solution that will encourage new skin to grow and reduce the overall appearance of dark spots.

Laser treatments provide some of the best and longest lasting results for those interested in reducing dark spots. There are several different types of laser treatments, but they all work by breaking down the melanin concentration that is under the skin.

Prevention of Dark Spots

Once a doctor has identified what is causing your dark spots, there are steps you can take to prevent further ones from appearing on your skin. Health issues, daily habits, and the environment all play a part in creating blemishes on our skin, but there is plenty you can do on a daily basis to prevent them from appearing.

The sun plays a huge role in causing certain types of dark spots on our skin, so do all that you can to protect yourself from it. This includes using a skincare product with SPF 30, avoiding direct sunlight when it’s strongest, wearing a hat and sunglasses, and treating skin conditions that lead to or cause inflammation.

Schedule a Consultation

No matter what the source of your dark spots, the staff at Cosmetic Laser Solutions Medspa are well-equipped and highly skilled to help you achieve the clear skin you wish for. To learn more about how to get started, give us a call today or fill out our online form.

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5 Solutions for Double Chin Fat Removal

According to a survey by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, approximately 7 out of 10 consumers are bothered by submental fullness (fat under the chin giving a double chin effect).

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5 things you can do about your double chin

  1. Do nothing -it is what it is.
  2. Laser liposuction – Requires an incision and some downtime. Potential for unevenness and/or scarring. Treatment can be done in one session. Consider an alternative – Ultrashape Power for no downtime fat removal or AgnesRF for fat removal, tightening and facial contouring.
  3. Kybella injections – a drug injected into the chin area to destroy fat cells. This can have some swelling for approximately 2 weeks. May need multiple sessions.
  4. CoolMini – an applicator from CoolSculpting to freeze fat cells. Gradual removal happens over several months.
  5. AgnesRF Microneedling: This tool allows precise delivery of radio frequency energy to destroy fat cells in located in the double chin area. This technique allows a practitioner control to re-shape and contour the area as needed. This is permanent fat cell destruction. As an added benefit, other areas such as jowls and jawline can be treated to re-store definition and tighten skin.
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How to deal with a fatty chin?

We can learn to hold our heads up high to give the most flattering profile, but catching a glimpse of our double chins in the mirror can sometimes be less than pleasing. 

We’ve had great success with treating double chins as we can contour and re-shape and tighten as needed. 

Before And After for Non-Surgical Double Chin Fat Removal

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Leg Spider Vein Removal – Is Laser Your Best Choice?

If you have those red or blu-ish thin veins showing on your legs you mostly likely are a little embarrassed by them. These days there is no need to fret over it. What’s the solution? Get Laser Spider Vein Removal.

Laser really is an excellent method of dissolving those veins and restoring blemish free skin. It is safe and a relatively fast treatment. Although not pain free it is tolerable and worth the discomfort. “Why keep hiding your legs? Most everyone with spider veins is a good candidate for laser spider vein removal. It’s not that expensive and it’s a safe, easy procedure,” says Norma Cataldo, Laser Clinical Director at Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa in Wilmington, MA.

“We’ve treated people that have spider veins all over their lower and upper legs as well as just a cluster of vessels in a particular area. Laser Spider Vein removal works great. It may take one session to several sessions to restore your legs to a blemish free appearance…but it can be done”.

Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa has locations in Wilmington/N.Reading or the Pawtucket/E. Providence area.
Learn more about Leg Spider Vein Removal with Laser.
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Laser Skin Tightening – When Should I Start Treatments?

At what age should we be thinking about anti-aging treatments to avoid skin laxity?

We can’t stop skin aging, but we can certainly slow it down. But how and when do you start? While there are many treatments available to counter skin aging, but one of the most effective and popular methods is laser skin tightening.

There are many laser and radiofrequency choices for tightening your skin but our favorite at this point in time is RF Microneedling. Why? Because we can transfer radio frequency energy into deep layers of the skin yet not have much downtime and recovery issues. Radio frequency energy heats up the collagen under the skin and stimulates additional collagen production. This collagen growth results in the skin becoming tighter, thus, reduces sagging, wrinkles, lines and other blemishes in the process.

Who is a candidate for laser skin tightening?

Laser skin tightening is a fabulous treatment for both men and women of any age. We recommend starting a treatment plan at 30 if you are not a smoker or have had excessive sun damage. The average age range for skin tightening treatments is 30 to 60 years old. If you’re in the 40+ age group we recommend a 12 month dermal health restoration plan to rebuild depleted collagen levels. Rebuilding collagen to the appropriate levels is critical to being able to maintain tight skin as you continue to age.

Laser skin tightening is ideal for:

  1. Tightening and repairing loose facial skin

  2. Reducing fine lines all over the body

  3. Reducing wrinkles all over the body

What if you have more than just loose skin? What if you have jowls, jawline definition loss or that dreaded double chin? We can help with that too. New procedure for non-surgical face sculpting. If you have a little more fat in areas on your face or neck that are bothersome to you, we can laser sculpt those areas with a combination treatment of Face Sculpting and Skin Tightening.

What about tightening skin on body areas?

RF Microneedling can be very effective all areas of the body. Some of the areas which can be treated are:

  • Abdomen
  • Legs
  • Arms
  • Face
  • Buttocks
  • Neck

When would laser skin tightening not be applicable?

Laser skin tightening is a common treatment with very few risks usually associated with it. However, it is not advisable in certain circumstances:

  1. If one is prone to having herpes outbreaks, an autoimmune condition or a B12 deficiency.

  2. If anyone has suffered or is currently suffering from skin cancer

  3. If you are pregnant women or nursing.

4. If you have metal implants in the area to be treated.

    For more information or for an expert treatment plan, contact us and get answers to your questions!

    Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa – MA & RI 857-288-8257

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    Lasers and What They Can Do For Your Face

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    8 Top Laser Face Treatments

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    Different lasers are used to tackle different concerns . “Everyone wants the best results with the shortest healing period, but that isn’t always possible,” says Valencia, CA, dermatologist Bernard I. Raskin, MD. “The lighter the laser, the easier the recovery, but the less extreme your results will be.

    #1. Lighter lasers (low power=less recovery time) that refine and minimize pores and fine lines

    What It Is : Non-ablative fractional laser (Brand= Syneron Etwo, Level 1)

    How It Works: The least invasive type of fractional resurfacing available, miniscule holes are made in skin to reveal fresher, smoother skin as it heals.

    What It Costs: Starts at approximately $250

    When to Do It: A month before a big event

    The Recovery: Next to none, but the 30-minute treatment can leave you a little red for about one hour (you can put makeup on right away).

    The End Result: Smoother skin that boasts a healthy glow. “Some patients like the results so much that they are having a this treatment once a month to quarterly instead of having a facial,”

    #2

    Lasers that lighten pink and red pigment in the skin

    What It Is: for Vascular Conditions (brand names: Vbeam, VPC, YAG)

    How It Works: Uses laser energy to selectively pick up the red and pink pigment in broken capillaries, scars, redness and ruddy complexions to even out the skin, making it more uniform in color.

    What It Costs: Starts at approximately $250

    When to Do It: Anytime

    The Recovery: None, although some patients may notice slight bruising or swelling.

    The End Result: Less redness in the skin. You can see that broken blood vessels are even sometimes diminished right away.

    #3

    Lasers that get rid of hair for good

    What It Is: Nd:YAG, diode and alexandrite lasers (brand names: LightSheer , GentleLase, Gentleyag)

    How It Works: Transmits a beam of energy to the skin that is absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicle, stopping the cycle of hair production. If your hair is gray or very light blond, laser hair removal may not work since it will not pick up the color in the hair.

    What It Costs: Starts at approximately $75

    When to Do It: In the winter when your skin isn’t tan (a tan can hinder results and cause hyperpigmentation).

    The Recovery : Not much other than some redness and bumpiness around the follicle.

    The End Result: Fuzz-free, smooth skin after a series of treatments. Annual touch-ups may be necessary.

    #4
    Lasers that fight stubborn acne

    The Tanda ZAP Power ($79) boasts a triple-threat of technologies—blue LED light, sonic vibration and gentle warming—that help clear and fade acne breakouts within 24 hours without pain, irritation or dryness.

    #5

    Medium-strength lasers that re-texturizes skin and smooths out mild acne scars, wrinkles and discoloration

    Nonablative fractional laser ( Etwo – Med-High)

    How It Works: This dermatologist favorite works by, “Damaging only small columns of skin, leaving normal skin in between each of the columns,” says Chestnut Hill, MA, dermatologist Jeffrey S. Dover, MD. Because the skin is safely injured, it doesn’t become damaged overall and heals faster. It’s also good for the hands, chest and neck.

    What It Costs: Starts at approximately $350

    When to Do It: In the middle of the winter. You don’t want to be in the sun at all after this laser, which can increase the risk of permanent pigmentation.

    The Recovery: Your skin may be pink or red and will feel rough (like sandpaper) for two to three days afterward. “There will be some mild pain, redness and a raw feeling to the skin. Keeping the treated area moist as the skin begins to flake off is important, and no matter what, don’t pick at it or pull it.

    The End Result: After a series of treatments (three to six) you’ll notice softer skin that is less red. Brown spots will lighten up and scars will flatten out. Provides an all-in-one treatment for several conditions.

    #6

    Erase that unwanted tattoos

    What It Is: ( Alexandrite and Yag Q-Switched)

    How It Works: The laser hones in on tattoo pigment in the skin to lift up the color and lighten it. The darker the tattoo dye, the easier it is to treat. A course of treatments is necessary.

    What It Costs: Starts at approximately $150

    When to Do It: Anytime

    The Recovery: A little crusting and swelling that lasts three to seven days

    The End Result: Drastically lighter or completely erased tattoos

    #7

    High energy lasers that eliminate severe lines, wrinkles, sun damage, deep acne and traumatic scars

    What It Is: Ablative fractional CO2 or erbium lasers

    How It Works: Ablative lasers employ the same technology as non-ablative versions just in a more powered version. Because of its long wavelength, ablative fractional lasers (specifically CO2 versions) go further into the skin. As long as the settings are adjusted accordingly, fractional CO2 lasers can be used on the full face or targeted areas such as upper eyelids, around the mouth, on the neck, chest and hands. Fractional CO2 lasers remodel collagen, which is why they produce such drastic results.

    What It Costs: Starts at approximately $500

    When to Do It: “It’s best to plan for a major laser procedure in the winter because there is less sun exposure and people typically have more time for healing,” says Dr. Alster. “Never undergo a laser treatment on a tan because that increases the risk of blisters and pigment changes.”

    The Recovery: Typically takes seven to 10 days, but energy’s can be shortened, so recovery will be more in the four to five day scenario.

    The End Result: Skin will be a bit tighter and brighter overall and wrinkles will be considerably improved. The skin is remodeling itself, so as time passes you’ll look better. Typically 90 days post treatment is when you start to see more improvement, but it can take almost ocline year to see the final end result.

    #8

    Lasers for Skin Tightening: (Syneron Sublime, BTL Exilis)

    Over the age of 40 people begin to notice some looseness and laxity in their skin – often in the jawline/jowl area. Laser skin tightening provides surface collagen stimulation to retract skin. Typically 4-6 sessions are necessary depending on each persons needs. Also a great pre-aging treatment once a month or quarterly instead of a facial.

    The Recovery: No downtime, mild redness only.

    What it Cost: Starts at $300 per session.

    The End Result: Lifting and tightness of skin. This is a building process so gradual improvement is seen 60-90 days post each treatment.

    Unfortunately, taking care of how your age faces does not happen on its own. Come in for a free consultation to develop a Face Anti-Aging Plan for your needs. Call 857-288-8257 or Click Here to Email Us : Schedule A Consultation.

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    Permanent Solution for Hair Trouble – Laser Hair Removal

    Laser Hair Removal is nothing short of a miracle with its ability to selectively target dark and coarse hairs without damaging the surrounding skin. It is a safe method used by many to remove and slow unwanted hair growth. Laser Hair Removal has proved to be successful because of its result-oriented and long-term hair reduction.

    Known for being a complete solution to destroy unwanted hair, Laser Hair Removal works by beaming highly concentrated light into the hair follicle. Thus, if shaving or waxing excess hair of arms, legs or any other body part isn’t making you happy then Laser Hair Removal is an option worth considering. Here is why:

    ● Cost-Effective: Traditional hair removal approaches include regular and expensive wax treatments, depilatory creams, razors and other methods which in the long-run may become inconvenient for both the pocket and mind. In other words, once you begin your journey with Laser Hair Removal the costs you bear up front are far lesser than the consistent shelling out of smaller amounts for hair removal. As a bonus, you also get to save yourself a great deal of time that is otherwise spent in shaving, waxing or fixing appointments with beauty parlors.

    ● Better & Precise: One of the common problems associated with older practices of hair removal of waxing, threading and epilating is the possibility of ingrown hair. Such practices are often used for short-term results such as for an occasion or event, or temporarily removed only to devote more time and money towards it. Laser Hair Removal eliminates any possibility to put up with painful and unsightly ingrown hair or tolerate razor burns or irritation through such practices and/or treatments. The equipment used in Laser Hair Removal is adjusted according to an individual’s hair color, thickness, texture, and location treated. Skin color also determines the type of Laser Hair Removal treatment to be tailored for optimum results.

    ● Fast & Effective: Laser Hair Removal is a more specific treatment as it can travel deeper down the pores, giving a concentrated blast of light to the follicle without damaging the surrounding tissues. Treatment time may vary from an individual to another and depend on the size of the area being treated, however, one is able to see results within the first few weeks. With about six sessions spaced 4-8 weeks apart, Laser Hair Removal is an FDA approved treatment. Many patients can achieve permanent hair removal within three sessions as well.

    Laser Hair Removal is an extremely controlled treatment to accomplish any desired results. In most cases, Laser Hair Removal can give you 90% or better permanent hair reduction. With permanent results available in few sessions and within a few weeks you can save time and money by not having to shave or regular waxing. Generally, Laser Hair Removal treatment is not extremely painful and most people tolerate it very well. Yet, numbing cream can be purchased if necessary. In conclusion, Laser Hair Removal is a permanent reduction in the number of regrowing hairs which is usually achieved following each treatment.

    At Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we are committed to helping you in any way we can. Unlike many “spas” we do not rotate laser specialists and you get a dedicated laser specialist. At your initial meeting with us, your consultation will be provided by an experienced and certified Laser Hair Removal Specialist assigned to you. Among many others, our most popular services include Botox, Skin Tightening, Women’s Health Treatment– Sexual Wellness, BHRT, and more.