Melasma is a common disorder characterized with brown, dark brown, and/or gray pigmentation commonly seen on the face. Women are particularly prone due to hormones, and sun exposure aggravates the condition. Gentle treatment of melasma with various medical grade products and PICO Genesis laser can be performed. Melasma is a resistant disease and relapse is a rule rather than a rarity. An overall treatment plan will be developed with your beauty expert.
The total number of treatments required varies based on the intensity of the pigmentation, color, body location and efficiency of each individual’s lymphatic system. Most will need up to 3 treatments.
Typically, treatments can be done at intervals of 4 – 6 weeks if necessary.
Pigmented lesions will turn darker or red within 24-48 hours. Bruising, redness, and swelling are common and resolve with time. Avoid direct sun exposure for 2-4 weeks and avoid hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days. Avoid skin irritants for a few days post treatment. Avoid picking at blisters, scabs or crusting as scarring may occur.
You can make unsightly facial and leg veins a thing of the past, thanks to laser vein therapy. With advanced technology, a unique design, and a longer wavelength, Cosmetic Solutions’ Cutera xeo® and Cutera HR can safely and effectively treat both tiny superficial face veins and deeper blue leg veins on men and women of most skin tones.
Laser technology offers a very effective means of treating spider veins. The laser has a unique ability to selectively target blood vessels without adversely affecting surrounding tissue. The vessels are gently heated, causing the blood in the vessels to clot.
The laser can treat spider veins, reticular veins (deeper blue veins), and facial veins.
Although many patients report little or no discomfort, some may experience a mild stinging sensation only when the laser pulse is delivered. The cold tip on the hand piece and topical ice helps soothe the skin before and after the laser energy is delivered.
Treatment time will be about 15 to 60 minutes and will vary depending on the number and size of the vessels to be treated.
Depending upon the number, color and size of the veins being treated, you may require between one and three laser treatments, spaced two to three months apart. The treatment is performed on the existing blood vessels diminishing, or eliminating, their appearance. However, any new developing veins cannot be prevented.
Clients may experience some temporary redness, swelling or bruising. Others may experience changes in skin color, but these will disappear and return to normal over time.
When treating leg veins, we encourage you to wear a compression hose during the day for up to three days following treatment. You will be given information on where to purchase these prior to your treatment.
As you age, you develop wrinkles and fine lines on your skin. Age is not the only cause of these concerns, though. Consistent facial expressions, such as laughing, smiling, and squinting, can also contribute. While we can’t stop natural facial expressions from forming dynamic wrinkles, we can treat them.
If you have tried traditional skincare treatments only to be disappointed with the results, you need an advanced treatment. You don’t need to consider surgery to achieve long-lasting, natural-looking results either. Jeuveau is a cosmetic treatment that effectively targets wrinkles and expression lines.
At Cosmetic Solutions Laser & Skin Care Center, we offer Jeuveau treatments. Dr. Dana J. Messenger and her team aim to provide the best experience during your Jeuveau treatment. We strive to create a friendly and inviting environment so that you can enjoy your treatment and achieve optimal results. If you want to know more about how this neuromodulator can address your skin concerns, contact us online or visit us in Cedar Rapids, IA, to schedule a consultation.
Sometimes. Improvements are usually long lasting but, depending on the patient’s condition, maintenance treatments may be needed from time to time. New vascular lesions can also grow.
Blood blisters or “hemangiomas” and cherry angiomas respond very well to xeo® laser vein therapy, usually with just one treatment. Patients with other vascular lesions who had given up on finding a solution have seen success with their xeo® vascular treatments. Schedule a consultation for a thorough medical evaluation.
The Cutera LimeLight delivers a non-invasive light treatment that can be customized for different skin tones and aging skin conditions. The result is an exceptionally effective skin revitalization treatment.
Our top-quality clinicians are here to give you a fresh new look. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!