Laser technology has advanced greatly over the past several years and laser therapy is now used to treat everything from acne scarring and brown spots to hair and tattoo removal. Dr. Steven H. Dayan is one of the fore-most leading experts on laser technology, heading research studies on pixel and intense pulsed light treatments, laser hair removal and the use of lasers as a treatment for severe acne. Dr.Dayan also assisted in obtaining FDA approval for the KTP laser as a dermal remodeling treatment. Currently Dr. Dayan is involved in a ground breaking study that is being conducted on the use of lasers to treat cellulite and is an invited lecturer and instructor around the country to speak about his expertise in the laser field.
What laser treatments are available?
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
One of the most popular laser treatments today, IPL uses pulses of light to lessen the appearance of vascular and pigmented lesions in the skin. Because this technology is able to target only the undesirable blood vessels and melanin within the skin, the surrounding area remains unharmed following the treatment. If you are looking to give your skin a healthier appearance and lessen the appearance of unwanted skin irregularities, IPL may be a positive treatment choice for you.
Pixel
This particular system uses fractional ablative skin resurfacing to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines in the face. Because the targeted area is only fractional, there is a significant decrease in the amount of healing time required but with exemplary results. If you are looking to help diminish the effects of aging on your skin, but without an extended recovery time, this may be a good treatment for you.
Erbium Laser resurfacing (non-fractionated)
This erbium laser uses light technology to resurface the skin and greatly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars. Unlike a fractional laser this form of resurfacing covers the entire targeted area and thus requires a longer healing period. A topical anesthetic may be used, but the laser can still be used as an in-office treatment.
Laser Hair Removal
Using laser energy, this system is able to reach deep into the hair follicle to target the melanin and achieve permanent hair reduction. Laser hair removal is non-invasive and a cooling mechanism is used that keeps patient discomfort to a bare minimum Because laser hair technology is able to specifically target the follicle itself, the tissues around the affected area are left unharmed. It is a safe and effective way of removing unwanted hair with virtually no downtime needed after treatment. A series of treatments is recommended to achieve optimal results.
Vascular Pigmented Lesion Removal
(Brown spots, rosacea, vascular lesions, leg veins, spider veins)
Laser energy goes into the blood stream and causes the unwanted veins to give way thus greatly reducing their appearance on the skins surface. A certain amount of redness following treatment is to be expected, but it will continue to subside as time passes.
Severe Acne
In combination with a topical skin treatment, laser technology can be used to help treat those afflicted with severe acne. The treatment is able to reduce the appearance of acne lesions and helps to prevent further break outs with minimal discomfort.
Tattoo Removal
Using YAG technology specific wavelengths of light are used to attract dark pigments out of the skin. Darker skin tones may take longer to show results than lighter skin types but great results have been seen with tattoos consisting of black, blue and green dyes especially. The colors and placement of your tattoo, in addition to your specific skin type will also have an impact on your results. If you have an unwanted tattoo that you are looking to decrease the appearance of, this laser therapy may be a great choice for you.
Skin Tightening
Skin tightening technology uses pulsed light to promote the growth of collagen and proteins in the skin. This helps to smooth out the skins appearance, making it seem healthier and younger than before. If you are looking to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and give your skin a fresh look, skin tightening may an option for you.
What is a laser?
A laser is a single beam of focused light that is attracted
to a specific color or target. When a laser light hits its target, energy is released often in the form of heat. If it hits the wrong target then no energy is released. Much like wearing a dark shirt on a hot sunny day, sunlight is attracted to a dark shirt and will get hot but if you wear a white shirt which is more reflective of sunlight, it doesnt get as hot. Lasers work in a similar manner, using heat energy to erase out the specific intended target without harming the surrounding tissues.
There are many lasers available and each one is attracted to a different type of target. Some lasers are best suited to target tiny red spider veins; others for dark deep blue veins and still others are better equipped to remove dark or light hair. It is important to realize that no one laser does it all, and that many times, multiple laser lights have to be used to obtain the best results.
The offices of Dr. Steven H. Dayan offer the latest in laser treatments to help keep your skin looking young and refreshed (including the Harmony, Accent, Lightsheer, Gemini and Venus laser systems). Call 312.335.2070 or e-mail the office of Dr. Dayan to schedule a consult to determine which laser therapy will suit your specific skin needs best.
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