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How
does it work?
Laser light is absorbed by pigmented areas where it is converted
to heat, causing a breakup in pigment. In broken capillaries
and spider viens, the laser energy is absorbed by the pigment
in the blood and callapses the unwanted vein. For wrinkles
and skin toning, the laser stimulates collagen growth. Dr
Sedacca with analyze your skin condition and help you select
the most effective treatment for you.
When
will you see results?
Effects are cumulative. After the first treatment you will
see improvements to broken capillaries, small facial veins
and some pigmented areas within a few days. Other improvments
such as wrinkle reduction and toning will be more subtle and
may take one to three months. Friends may suggest that you
loo more rested. With each subsequent treatment, subtle changes
will accumulate until you have achieved the improvement that
you desire.
How
often can you have it done?
A series of three ti six treatments, spaced two to four weeks
apart, is our standard recommendation. Occasionally, more
treatments may be needed for certian individuals or conditions.
Periodic accasional maintenance treatments may be prescribed
for optimal results.
What
can you expect immediately post-treatment?
Immediately following the procedure you may experience some
redness, swelling and/or a slight darkening of pigmented areas.
The redness and swelling usually dissapates within one to
three days however, darkened pigmentation my persist and peel
lightly for up to one week. Makeup can be applied to the treated
area immediately, if necessary. Additionally, hair growth
my be impared in the treated area, although it is not the
intended purpose of this particular treatment. It is extremely
important to apply a moisturizer with SPF 30 sunblock and
avoid sun exposure on a daily basis to prevent additional
damage.
How
long does it take?
Most treatments will take approximately 30-60 minutes. Prescribed
topical anesthitics should be applied 30-90 minutes before
the treatment time (this is greatly encourged to increase
your comfort).
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