Laser Hair Removal

How does IPL remove hair?

For smooth silky skin Imagine not having to shave, tweeze, wax or go through electrolysis again. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)(TM) technology offers a gentle, non-invasive, long-lasting solution to unwanted hair on the face, back, legs, bikini line or any other body area. Based on technology used for nearly a decade in the treatment of port-wine stains and other birthmarks, IPL photoepilation has been performed safely for many years, effectively eliminating dozens of hairs with each pulse. See before and after treatment photographs for Intense Pulsed Light.

Highly controlled flashes of light are selectively absorbed by hair-filled follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed light heats the hair, which damages or destroys the regrowth potential of the follicle all without damaging the surrounding tissue.

What happens during a treatment?
It begins by trimming away the hair above the skin. You may be asked to wear dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light. Next, a cold gel (similar to ultrasound gel) may be spread over the treatment area. The IPL hand-piece is then applied to your skin and pulses of light begin disabling your unwanted hair. When the gel is removed, much of the hair is wiped off with it. The remaining hair in the treated area falls out over the next week or two.

What does the treatment feel like?
Each pulse of light feels like a slight sting or pinch, similar to the snap of a rubber band. No local anesthesia is required and most people tolerate the treatment well.

Can all hair be treated?
IPL's unique design offers you customized treatment according to your hair color, texture and body location. Any hair with at least some pigment in it can be treated effectively.

Is IPL safe for all skin types?
IPL is the first photoepilation procedure proven to effectively treat unwanted hair on all skin types, including dark-skinned individuals such as those of Black, Hispanic and Asian descent.

Are there any possible side effects?
Side effects are rare. You may experience some slight reddening or local swelling at the treatment site, but this typically goes away within hours. On rare occasions, some blistering or bruising may occur, but typically resolves quickly. Also, the skin can become darker or lighter following treatment, but will generally return to normal within a few weeks. Limiting sun exposure before and after each treatment will minimize the risk of complications.

What kind of results should I expect?
IPL technology has been proven to create a permanent reduction in the number of regrowing hairs following each treatment in most skin types. The number of treatments required depends on several factors related to your specific kind of hair and skin. A customized treatment program will be designed for you along with an estimate of how many treatments you may need in order to meet your expectations.

Is it right for you?

More advanced than even lasers, IPL is the first photoepilation technology proven to treat unwanted hair safely on any skin type--from very white to black. In order to ensure the best outcome, you may be asked about your medical history and skin type in order to estimate the results you should expect from your customized treatment program.
Find out if you could benefit from Intense Pulsed Light treatment for unwanted hair. Contact our office and arrange a private consultation with one of our specialists.

Silk Peel Microdermabrasion
What exactly is SilkPeel?
SilkPeel is a new, breakthrough procedure that combines precision exfoliation with Dermalinfusion to address patient-specific skin conditions. Operating on a closed-loop vacuum system, the SilkPeel’s diamond treatment head exfoliates the skin while delivering a topical dermaceutical at a controlled intensity. The SilkPeel stimulates new cell growth and addresses your specific skin condition, giving your skin the revitalization you want.

Is it safe?
SilkPeel is a simple, non-invasive procedure performed by a fully trained physician or aesthetician. The risks of traditional microdermabrasion are eliminated by the SilkPeel’s crystal-free technology and patients experience little to no discomfort.

How long does the procedure take?
Treatments typically last about 20 to 30 minutes. Plus, because the SilkPeel delivers a dermaceutical during treatment, your post-treatment protocol is quick and easy.

Do you have a specific topical for my skin condition?
SilkPeel addresses the most common skin conditions with topicals for hydrating, skin lightening, and acne.

What will my skin look like after a treatment?
Your skin will have a warm, pinkish glow that will usually fade in about 30 minutes, leaving your skin looking healthy and renewed.

Will I miss work or have to alter my social schedule?
SilkPeel can easily be performed on your lunch hour so you can return immediately to your normal activities.

What do I need to do after treatment?
Your physician or aesthetician will recommend moisturizers, hydrating cleansers, serums and sunscreen you can use at home to enhance and maintain results.

How long does it take to see results?
While you may see visible results after the first treatment, lasting and more significant results will be seen after 4 to 6 treatments spaced 7 to 10 days apart, supplemented by a daily post-care routine.

Will there be any pain or discomfort?
You may feel a mild exfoliation and tightening that leaves the skin feeling healthy and smooth. The moisture of the topicals also leaves your skin with a cool, refreshed feeling.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation
What Is Laser Skin Rejuvenation?
Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment is a revolutionary way to combat the signs of aging. This non-invasive procedure stimulates smoother, healthier looking skin without the extensive investment of time and money required by other skin resurfacing treatments.

What Does The Procedure Do?
Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment uses either lasers or light sources to rejuvenate your skin from the inside out. There are no harsh chemicals. No long recovery times. Just younger looking skin.

How Does The Laser Skin Rejuvenation Procedure Work?
Laser Skin Rejuvenation employs a revolutionary approach to skin rejuvenation which combines a cooling cryogen spray and a laser to give you the optimal results with the minimal inconvenience. The protective cooling spray is applied to the skin, allowing Laser Skin Rejuvenation light to pass harmlessly through the upper layers of your skin, stimulating the cells deep below the surface that produce natural collagen. The collagen and elastin fibers continue to multiply after your treatment, and you will continue to see improved results over the months ahead.

How Is The Laser Skin Rejuvenation Procedure Different Than Other Anti-Aging Treatments?
Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment is unlike any other skin resurfacing treatment. Your skin is not subjected to harsh chemicals or the intense after-care of other facial rejuvenation procedures. Patented technology protects the sensitive surface layers of your skin, allowing the laser light to penetrate to a deeper level and stimulate new collagen growth.

Is The Procedure Painful?
Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment can be performed on any facial area - around the eyes, mouth, cheeks, chin - with minimal discomfort. A topical anesthetic cream can be used on extra sensitive areas, but no injections are needed.

How Long Does A Treatment Take?
Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment is so quick and easy, that many patients come in for treatment during their lunch hour. The procedure takes between 15 and 30 minutes, and there are rarely any side effects. You can reapply your make-up right away and carry on with your day. No one will ever know.

Can It Be Combined With Other Procedures?
Absolutely, Laser Skin Rejuvenation is an ideal complement to Microdermabrasion, BOTOX®, filler agents, laser skin resurfacing, and Thermage Non-Surgical Facelift for an overall facial rejuvenation.

How Long Will it Take To Heal?
One of the most outstanding features of Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment is that there is virtually no down-time associated with the procedure. After a session, the area may appear red for up to an hour. However, makeup can immediately be applied. No wound is created, therefore there is no healing time required!

How Many Treatments Are Needed, And How Long Will It Last?
Clinical studies suggest that several treatments are needed to stimulate new collagen growth. We also recommend regular touch up treatments to sustain the continued growth of new collagen.

What Are The Side Effects?
Laser Skin Rejuvenation lasers and light sources are among the safest units on the market.

Laser Pigmentation
What is Laser Pigmentation?
An intense xeon light is applied to the skin through filters in a series of gentle pulses in this photo facial procedure. The filtered light of a specific wavelength penetrates through the skin and is absorbed by the abnormal pigment or vasculature in the skin. It produces a bright light, mild discomfort, a little swelling, contraction of blood vessels, and/or darkening of pigmented spots that subsequently peels off. The Xeo IPL is effective in the treatment of sun related aging, including: dilated blood vessels and broken capillaries (redness) and pigment abnormalities (brown discolorations such as lentigos and actinic freckles). The heat delivered during the Xeo and the Genesis treatment may result in the reorganization of the collagen building blocks of the skin resulting in a reduction of the appearance of pores, fine lines and texture changes. The skin looks revitalized. The advantage of the Xeo IPL over other types of pigment and vascular removal methods is that it is fast, the recovery time is short, and the risk of side effects are low. The procedure simultaneously addresses a variety of concerns including broken capillaries, rosacea, diffuse redness, age spots, freckles, diffuse pigment, enlarged pores, fine lines and mild texture changes.

What can be expected during a treatment?
Prior to treatment the target area must be free of all make-up and creams and must be shaved. Eye wear is worn by the patient and doctor to protect the eyes from the bright light. The area to be treated is cleansed and the filtered light is applied through a hand piece. Genesis will gently warm the skin and feels like you have been sitting in the sun for an hour. Each pulse of the Xeo feels like the snap of an elastic band on the skin. A treatment may anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour depending on the size of the areas being treated.

Do treatments with the laser hurt?
The light from the laser is emitted in pulses. Each pulse feels like someone has snapped an elastic band against the skin. Most patients find this treatment quite comfortable.

How does the skin look and feel after a treatment with the laser?
Each pulse of the Xeo laser light turns the targeted skin gray. Within minutes the targeted skin turns to a dark, superficial crust. The crust remains until the top layer of the skin turns over, leaving a pale, pink and smooth surface. The length of time it takes for the crust to be sloughed depends on the type of condition being treated and where on the body it occurs. The crusting of an age spot on the face will turn over faster than one on the back of the hand. On average, the process takes one to two weeks. The new underlying skin will gradually change from a pink shade to the color of the surrounding skin in a couple of weeks. The Genesis laser will turn the skin pink for up to two hours and then it will return to it’s baseline color.

How many treatments are required and what will it cost?
The number of treatment sessions depends on the size, location, depth and color of the pigmented lesion. These factors also determine the cost. Superficial lesions such as age spots usually require fewer sessions than a deeper lesion such as a congenital nevi. The latter often requires a layered approach which will take several sessions. In certain instances not all of the pigment can be removed. Treatment sessions are spaced 3 to 6 weeks apart. This allows the garbage collecting cells of the immune system to gather up the maximum amount of left over pigment between each session.

Are the laser treatments safe?
Yes, the laser is safe. Safety goggles must be worn by bothe the patient and the physician during the procedure to protect the eyes from the bright light. A potential complication with this procedure is hypopigmentation where the treated area ends up being lighter than the surrounding tissue. The risk of scarring is very low because the laser light is absorbed by the target pigment, leaving the surrounding tissue relatively untouched. Infection is possible, but unlikely, if the lesion is properly cared for by the patient after the treatment.

What does treatment cost?
Cost is determined on a per treatment basis and is dependent on the size and omplexity of the pigmented lesion. More than one session may be required.

Laser Spider Vein
What Is Laser Vein Treatment?
Laser therapy is a proven treatment for treating unsightly broken and dilated vessels as well as other unwanted vascular lesions, such as rosacea, port wine stains and other vascular birthmarks. In fact, the latest advances in laser technology have given us a method for removal that is safer, faster and more effective than any previous treatment.

How Does Laser Vein Treatment Work?
Lasers work by emitting a specialized light that is passed through the skin and preferentially absorbed by its target, be it an unwanted hair, birthmark, tattoo or in this case, the hemoglobin (the red portion of blood) in the unwanted vessels. The laser causes the vein to break up and disappear. There are several lasers available that work remarkably well in treating unwanted veins.

What Can I Expect With The Procedure?
Most people describe the treatment feeling like a rubber band snap. You may be given a topical anesthetic cream to numb the area to be treated. Any discomfort can be eased with the application of cool compresses. After treatment, you can immediately return to normal activities.

How Soon Will I See Results?
Because laser vein treatment works by causing the unwanted vein to break up and dissolve, resolution of the unwanted vein will take place over the course of several weeks.

What Are The Side Effects?
The most common side effect is bruising, or purpura, around the treated area. This will resolve within days of the treatment, and occurs only with some lasers used. Dr. Goldberg will be happy to discuss any other risks of laser surgery with you personally.

Will Insurance Cover This Procedure?
Laser vein treatments like other cosmetic procedures are not usually covered by your insurance company. If you have any questions, it is best to talk with your provider.

What Is The Cause Of Spider Veins?
Spider veins can occur on any area of the body, but are most common on the legs and face. The exact cause of spider veins is not known, but it has been shown that there is a genetic component to spider veins. While spider veins can occur in both men and women, they are more common in females. It seems as if the hormones estrogen and progesterone play a role in the development of spider veins. Changes in body chemistry such as puberty, birth control pills, menopause, and hormone therapy can bring them on. Constrictive clothing, such as tight hosiery and girdles can also cause spider vein development. The spider veins that appear on the face can also be the result of too much sun exposure.

Will The Laser Treat Leg Veins?
Smaller leg veins (up to 3 mm) may respond well to lasers and laser-like devices. Sclerotherapy may be more appropriate for treating some leg veins.

What is Non-Surgical Tightening?

What do treatments feel like?

With each Titan pulse you will feel a brief heating sensation. Some patients are more comfortable taking a mild pain reliever beforehand. Many patients are comfortable without any medication. Your physician will advise you. Schedule your consultation now to learn more about the Titan™ procedure.

How does the Cutera Titan™ work?

Titan™ utilizes a safe infrared light to heat the dermis well below the skin’s surface. During the
procedure, the skin’s top surface (epidermis) is protected through continuous cooling with the
Titan™ handpiece. The Titan™ difference Titan™’s light-based platform provides a more uniform distribution of energy for heating the deep dermis than other energy sources, such as RF (radio-
frequency).

What happens after the treatment?

Immediately following the treatment, you may notice some redness and mild swelling in the treated area. Both should dissipate within a few hours. Consult with your physician for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.

What areas respond best to the Titan procedure?

Patients have been successfully treated on many areas of the body. The most common areas treated are the jawline, under the chin, and the abdomen.

Who can be treated?

Since the Titan™ procedure heats tissue under the skin’s surface, patients of any skin type or age can be treated. Your physician can advise you if the Titan is right for you.

How many treatments will I need?
Although a single treatment has produced very good results for many patients, it is quite common for patients to have two or three treatments over a few months. Your physician will advise you as to the number and frequency of treatments recommended for optimal results.

Can the Titan™ Non-Surgical Tummy Tuck Be Combined With Other Non-invasive Treatments?
Absolutely. Because of the non-invasive nature of this treatment, it is ideally combined with other cosmetic treatments such as fillers and BOTOX® injections as well as other non-invasive laser procedures.

LPG Endermologe / Lipomassage

What is cellulite?
Cellulite is deposits of fat and other material trapped in pockets of connective tissue beneath the skin. It causes progressive dimpling, also called “orange peel” or “cottage cheese” appearance of the skin. About 90% of women are affected by it, after they reach puberty.

Why are women prone to develop cellulite?
Women’s skin is built differently than men’s to help them to store fat during pregnancy and breast feeding and also to allow the skin to expand during these times. When estrogen levels fluctuate in the body, the skin will retain fluid, connective tissue in the skin hardens, blood, and lymphatic circulation is decreased, and fat cell storage is favored, causing the development of cellulite.

What is Endermologie?
Endermologie is a TGA approved procedure, developed by LPG, using the Cellu M6 Keymodule machine, to temporarily, yet effectively reduce the appearance of cellulite and circumferential body measurements of treated areas.

How does the machine work?
The Keymodule’s small hand-held, motorised treatment head with specially designed rollers performs the Endermologie treatment. By gently lifting and rolling the skin the Cellu M6 Keymodule stimulates the venous and lymphatic systems thereby eliminating toxins. Fiboblasts are stimulated to the increase collagen and elastin production generating a healthier rejuventated skin tone. The treatment also smoothes the surface of the skin by softening the connective tissue, that anchors the skin, causing the dimples of cellulite.

Who is performing the treatment?
All treatments are performed by a qualified Endermologie Therapist. All Endermologie Therapists are trained and certified by LPG Systems.

How long does a session last? Do you just work on my problem areas?
A session lasts for 35 minutes. The main focus of the treatment is directed to the problem areas, but the entire body must be treated in order to stimulate general circulation and elimination of broken up toxic matters.

How many sessions do I need to start seeing results?
Results vary for every person, however an average person starts to notice the changes after about 6-8 sessions.

How many treatments should I consider to begin with?
A series of 15 sessions would be a good start to achieve results. The first 6 treatments are suggested within a 2 week time period, than the rest of the treatments should be received twice a week until desired look is achieved. After the desired look is achieved, a once a month maintenance is sufficient for most individuals.

How long should I continue my treatments?
We suggest that you approach cellulite treatment as a lifestyle change. Just as we go to have our hair cut on an ongoing basis, we need our cellulite treated regularly as well. If we don’t address the problem in such manner, cellulite will come back.

Does the procedure hurt?
Rest assured that you are in the best possible hands. With your highly trained therapist, and the machine’s capability of changing intensity, you won’t need to be in pain. It is a non-invasive, relaxing treatment that involves no medical procedures or use of any chemical substances, creams or gels.

What do I wear during treatments?
We will provide you with a body stocking, Endermowear, to wear during all of your sessions. The stocking is worn for modesty and hygiene.

Can everyone receive the treatment?
No. It is not for pregnant women, or people taking blood thinners, people with circulatory or vascular disease, active cancer, and also with infectious progressive diseases, and AIDS. Should you have any other concerns, we recommend that you consult your physician.

Does the treatment have any side effects?
The only negative side effect possible is minor bruising for individuals with very sensitive skin. However there are numerous positive side effects, such as relieving muscle soreness, fading of stretch marks and scar tissue, feeling rejuvenated, and relaxed.

Is it a weight loss program?
No, in order to lose weight you need to get on an exercise and diet program. However you can achieve incredible results by combining this treatment with weight loss programs. As a result of the treatment, you’ll notice your clothes fitting better, and also you’ll lose some inches in circumferential body measurements.

Do I need to do anything to get good results?
Yes. Drink sufficient amount of water. You will receive information during your free initial consultation on the amount of water your body needs.

Are the results permanent?
If the factors causing the initial condition are not changed, the tissue will return to the state it was in before ENDERMOLOGIE®. Regular exercise, a balanced diet and 1-2 ENDERMOLOGIE® maintenance treatments per month are recommended to help keep the results achieved.

Is ENDERMOLOGIE® new?
ENDERMOLOGIE® has been a specific procedure for the treatment of cellulite and body contouring since 1986. Over 95,000 treatments are now performed every day in over 95 countries worldwide.

Lipodissove
What is Lipodissove?
Lipodissolve is the latest technique for non-surgical liposuction. The European therapy has been described as the “greatest discovery in cosmetic medicine since Botox,?? and it is already being used in several regions of Europe as a replacement to midface surgery to reduce fat.

Is the procedure permanent like liposuction? Will the fat stay away or return in other areas?
Each person is born with a certain number of fat cells (adipocytes). Advanced LipoDissolve™ will dissolve fat permanently in the area of treatment, leaving only a thin layer of cells. If a person gains weight, the fat cells located in the non-treated areas (including the deep visceral fat) will naturally get larger. However, the area that was treated will remain unchanged, same as a liposuction result.
Because Advanced LipoDissolve™ is an investment in an improved body image, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet and exercise to avoid excess weight gain.

Is LipoDissolve painful? Does it hurt?
There is localized pain and discomfort after treatment. However, Genesis Medical is the exclusive provider of a cold laser technology that has shown to significantly reduce mild to moderate pain when used either before or after LipoDissolve injections. Our competitors don’t have this technology.
Without the cold laser, there may be some localized discomfort upon injection, and a minor burning sensation immediately following the treatment. Swelling will occur in the treated area, and soreness and inflammation may be experienced for several days after treatment. In some cases, possible localized bruising may occur.