Until now, two varieties of laser treatment have been available for cosmetic enhancement-ablative and non-ablative. Traditional ablative, which literally means vaporization at a very high temperature, are very effective at destroying unwanted tissue but may have significant side-effects and require a lengthy healing period.
Sculptra is a synthetic injectable material known as "poly-L-lactic acid". Poly-L-lactic acid is biocompatible (a material that does not harm the body) and biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body). Poly-L-lactic acid has been widely used for many years in dissolvable stitches, soft tissue implants, and other types of implants.
The Fraxel re:store laser system, introduced in 2006, is the accepted gold standard for nonablative fractional resurfacing on the face, neck, chest and hands. Adopted worldwide by more than 2,500 physicians in 45 countries, the Fraxel re:store laser delivers remarkable results, minimal patient downtime, clinical flexibility and ease of use.
Karl Swanson MD uses Botox to remove wrinkles and lines from the forehead, brow and around the eyes. He also uses Botox to create a non-surgical brow or forehead lift. Karl Swanson MD has had advanced training in Botox injection techniques.
Thermage uses radio frequency energy to tighten the skin. Thermage can be used on the face, neck, arms, abdomen, and thighs. Thermage can also be used to reduce fat deposits and treat cellulite. Thermage is an office procedure that lasts fifteen to thirty minutes.
Laser energy is directed at the tattooed area for a fraction of a second, passing harmlessly through the outer layer of the skin and targeting the tattoo ink directly. The laser disrupts the ink, allowing your body to absorb it and break it down naturally.
Both men and women seek laser hair removal services to have superfluous or unwanted hair removed. Hair removal is commonly done on lip, chin, ear lobe, shoulders, back, underarm, abdomen, buttocks, pubic area, bikini lines, thighs, face, neck, chest, arms, legs, hands, and toes.
