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Laser Skin
Tightening can provide dramatic facial and body skin
tightening results without surgery.
Our goal is to improve the quality
and tone of facial skin without (or with as little
as possible) downtime. The skin care treatment of
every client is individualized, as the needs of no
two faces are exactly alike. Our doctors can
determine which services are right for you.
Q: What is
Laser Skin Tightening?
A: Laser Skin Tightening is a series of laser
treatments, using the Cool Touch laser, designed to
stimulate dermal collagen production and
regeneration of damaged skin cells. The
single-wavelength light energy produced by the
laser targets fibroblasts in the dermis, which
produce new collagen in response to laser energy.
Increased turnover of skin cells is also stimulated,
helping to regenerate and replace damaged cells.
Q: Will I have to take time from work
or my children to recover?
A: No. There is no downtime or
external injury to the skin. A person can return to
work or reapply makeup immediately following the
procedure. The full face and neck can be treated in
just one hour.
Q: How long will the results last?
A: The new dermal collagen that is produced
becomes part of the structure of the treated skin,
and thus Laser Skin Tightening can produce
improvements in skin which lasts for years. Cool
Touch skin tightening is so powerful that new
collagen production can continue several weeks after
the treatment. Most people report improvement
immediately, with even more dramatic results weeks
later. New collagen growth results in continued skin
tightening and the development of a more youthful
complexion with fewer lines, folds, and looseness of
the skin. Continued exposure to the damaging
ultraviolet rays of the sun will result in breakdown
of both existing and new collagen over time, so it
is very important to protect your results by
limiting sun exposure, using a high-SPF sunblock,
and maintaining a healthy and scientifically sound
skin care regimen.

Q: Is Laser Skin Tightening effective for both
the face and body?
A: Yes. LST can be used to treat any part of
the body that may benefit from softer, smoother skin
quality, wrinkle reduction, improvement of pore size
and texture, or elimination of acne scars. The Cool
Touch laser can provide beautiful firm skin on the
face, neck, chest, upper arms, legs and other body
areas with no downtime.

Q: How many treatments
would I have to have?
A: Clinical studies suggest that 4-6
treatments spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart in most cases
will produce a significant increase in dermal
collagen, remodeling of dermal matrix components,
and a resulting improvement in overall skin tone and
vitality.
Q:
How do I prepare for a laser skin tightening
treatment?
A: Clients scheduled for laser skin
tightening treatment should make certain the skin is
thoroughly cleansed and dried, removing any
cosmetics, oils, creams or self-tanning lotions
before treatment. Comfortable, loose fitting
clothing that allows easy access to the treatment
area should be worn. Prior to laser treatment please
avoid the following:
-
direct
sun exposure or sun tanning booths for two
or more weeks prior to treatment
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use of
oral acne medications such as acutane or
similar for at least six months prior to
laser treatment
-
use of
topical acne medications such as retinol,
retin-A or similar for 7 days prior to laser
treatment

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