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Vascular
and pigmented lesions, which are abnormal blood vessels located directly under
the surface of the skin. These give the skin a red color because of increased
melanin — the dark pigment in skin. These lesions include...
Yes.
PhotoDerm can remove unwanted hair from any part of your body — permanently.
The pigment in your hair’s follicle absorbs the light energy which destroys
the follicle so that it cannot grow. However, you hair grows in cycles, and only
the hair that is visible can be treated. As a result, multiple treatments will
be required for optimal results. Our patients love PhotoDerm because once a
follicle is destroyed, it will never grow again. How
does PhotoDerm work? PhotoDerm
is a non-invasive medical system that uses intense pulsed light therapy to
reduce melanin, which is the dark pigment in your skin. The light energy is
delivered to your skin in pulses by a doctor, through a computer-controlled hand
piece. After your PhotoDerm treatment cycle, the treated vein, lesion or hair
will gradually fade and slowly disappear or fall out. Who
performs the treatment? Treatments
are performed by the doctor or our highly trained team. Does
a PhotoDerm treatment hurt? PhotoDerm
is non-invasive. A cold gel is applied to the area. During the procedure, your
doctor will “flash” the affected area with light from the hand piece. Some
patients say they feel a slight sting, like the snap of a rubber band on the
skin or like being splattered with bacon grease, followed by a feeling of
sunburn. Anesthetics are not necessary but can be applied prior to treatment.
PhotoDerm allows your doctor to customize each treatment to your specific skin
type and condition being treated. This flexible, individualized approach to
treatment is a major reason so many people turn to PhotoDerm. What
are the side affects of a PhotoDerm treatment? Generally,
patients experience a sunburned feeling for a few hours. During that time, they
should apply a good moisturizer to keep skin smooth and supple, as well as aloe vera. The most common side effects include increased redness, burning and
tingling at the treatment site. However, this gradually subsides and disappears
completely within a few hours. Occasionally, there is a blister if a high energy
wave was used to treat a complex condition. As with any laser treatment, the
treated area must be kept out of the sun in order to achieve optimum results. How
many treatments do I need? This
depends on the size, location, depth and color of your lesion. Hair grows in
four cycles, thus usually requiring four treatments. Spider veins on the face
and age spots generally do well with one or two treatments, while darker or
deeper birthmarks may require additional treatments. Port wine stains,
hemangiomas and leg veins usually experience satisfactory results from PhotoDerm
treatments after four to eight treatment sessions. Each session usually lasts
15-20 minutes. Treatments should be placed 4 to-8 weeks apart to allow your body
to remove the maximum amount of pigment cells. You will continue to see a
lightening of your lesion after each treatment as the old, affected skin sloughs
off leaving new skin in its place. What
results can I expect? Most patients are extremely pleased with final results of their procedures. The improvement can be quite dramatic. Every attempt will be made to achieve an optimum result for you, however, the doctor cannot guarantee complete success with this treatment. Talk to me to find out if you could benefit from PhotoDerm. What
should I do prior to treatment? Keep
the area out of sunlight for two weeks prior to treatment. Allow
hair to grow out slightly — 1/8 inch or longer. Remove
any makeup just prior to treatment What
care is necessary after the treatment? Aloe
vera gel is applied after the treatment. During the first 24 hours, wash with
warm (not hot) water and a mild cleanser. Be sure to keep the treated area out
of the sun for at least 3-4 weeks. If you had a vascular condition treated, we
recommend no strenuous activity for 48 hours. Will
my insurance company cover this procedure? No.
This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore, is not covered by
insurance. Call
our office at (509) 725-6560 to schedule your laser consultation.
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