Some of the best modern treatments for certain skin conditions involve laser treatment. A laser is a device that focuses a light beam onto a very small area. Laser surgery uses laser light to fix and prevent a number of ailments with a minimal amount of damage to the rest of the body. This is done by carefully selecting the light color to match the type of surgery and the color of the treated tissues.
Types of skincare laser procedures offered in Orange County
There are many different types of lasers used in skincare surgery. Some of these include the YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) laser, the CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser, the alexandrite laser and the pulsed dye laser. The CO2 Fractional Laser and IPL treatment are two of the most common laser procedures offered.
Types of laser treatments available in Orange County
When many people speak to their dermatologist about their skin concerns, they have no particular treatment in mind. They simply have concerns about their appearance or correcting issues before they become a problem. Many dermatologists will recommend laser procedures for issues like:
- aged skin with wrinkling
- port wine marks
- acne scarring
The IPL treatments for skincare
Typically, IPL treatment is used to heal vascular conditions such as spider veins or broken capillaries in the skin surface. They are also used to fade the brown sun spots that develop from over-exposed skin. Intense Pulsed Light treatment stimulates collagen growth. Collagen is essential to the firm and youthful look of young skin. Newer IPL lasers will also aide in the removal of thick dark hair on the face.
While often referred to as a laser treatment, the IPL machine is slightly different than a traditional laser. It uses a series of short bursts of high intensity light to treat skin conditions. This approach is broader and less focused than a traditional laser treatment. This means that the patient receives effective treatment for several conditions at once (removal of sun spots and firming of skin, for example) instead of just a single condition.
The CO2 Fractional Laser
This is often thought to be the gold standard of laser treatment machines. These lasers work on specific skin issues. This means that the light is focused on one thing at a time. These lasers can be used to remove warts, moles, tattoos, sunspots, and hair. They can also treat rosacea and other discolorations of the face. Fractional CO2 laser treatments are best for individuals with a specific issue that they want help with.
If you’d like to speak to a dermatologist about whether or not a laser treatment is right for you just call our office and set up a consultation. We have three convenient dermatology clinics in Orange County you can visit.