Laser Service - Hair Removal & Skin Rejuvenation
Laser and photo therapy treatments can be used for hair removal, improvement of fine lines and wrinkles, skin tightening, facial rejuvenation, pigment discolorations, spider veins, acne, and other lesions.
Lasers vary widely in type and application. The traditional carbon-dioxide (CO2) laser for ablative re-surfacing removes the upper layers of skin and requires a healing period of recovery. It is done under general
anesthesia or IV sedation and local anesthesia. Recovery can require 7 to 14 days depending on the extensiveness of the skin re-surfacing done. This procedure generally produces the greatest degree of skin surface
improvement of lines and wrinkles with the longest lasting results.
Ablative and non-ablative skin resurfacing stimulates the production of the proteins collagen and elastin in the deeper layers of the dermis of the skin. Non-ablative (non-wounding) laser methods over the course of repeated treatments result in a thicker, tighter, and more youthful dermis with improvement of the surface appearance.
Non-ablative laser treatments are performed in a series of 6 or more sessions spaced two to three weeks apart to accomplish a wide variety of cosmetic improvements which include:
- Hair Removal
- Facial Rejuvenation - deminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Tightening of the skin
Minimal topical anesthetic cream may be used in some cases.
Fractional Lasers
Fractional lasers are used to perform treatments that are more or less half way between ablative and non-ablative procedures producing less of a wounding effect to the skin and a shorter healing and recovery downtime.
What's Your Best Option?
It's often difficult to identify your best option without the assistance of a medical professional. To learn more about our laser services you can schedule a consultation online or call our Fort Myers office at (239) 343-9777.
