Laser Treatment

Skin rejuvenation Skin rejuvenation with SharpLight systems gives a younger, glowing look to your skin. It simultaneously treats the three main elements of sun-damaged, environmentally-polluted and aging skin by coagulating blood vessels, eliminating pigmented spots and improving skin texture. Skin rejuvenation treatments are suitable for the face, neck, chest and hands; treating sun spots, small dilated blood vessels called telangiectasias; and skin textural changes such as small lines and enlarged pores. There are no signs of skin irritation after the treatment. You can even do it over your lunch break. Basic Principles of Photo Rejuvenation using SharpLight Systems Neocollagenesis is a process in which new collagen fibers are created under the skin, replacing the damaged ones and filling the spaces where the fibers were destroyed, largely due to environmental factors. SharpLight hand pieces enable this process, letting the skin to heal itself and reducing the wrinkles. At the same time, pigmented and vascular lesions are eliminated by selective photothermolysis, in which melanin and hemoglobin will be coagulated and necrosis induced. Using a low-energy and short-pulse broadband light, skin imperfections will be replaced by a newer and younger looking skin. Photo Rejuvenation with SharpLight Systems: • Solar lentigo (sun spots) • Dyschromia • Mottled pigmentation • Melasma (hormonal changes) • Fine lines • Large pores • Elastosis • Dull skin • Telangiectasia • Erythema • Rosacea • Broken capillaries • Poikiloderma • Spider veins Advantages of SharpLight Skin Rejuvenation Treatment • Two hand pieces     - 580 nm for skin types I-V, for texture irregularities, pigmented and vascular lesions     - 535 nm for skin types I-III for specifically pigmented and vascular lesions • Treatment protocol is comfortable     - Once a month for 20-30 minutes full treatment session     - Can be performed every month from age 25 and up • Effective treatment for a wide range of aging signs • No downtime Preparing for a Treatment No special preparation has to be taken. Firstly, the patient must avoid direct sunlight for about 21 to 28 days. This can be done by using a suncream that is at least 25+, and of course, also after the treatment. In the case of the patient prone to cold sores (oral herpes), then the prophylactic antiviral therapy (such as Valtrex) will be applied one day prior to the treatment day and continued for another week after the treatment. The use of Vitamin A creams (such as Tretinoin or Retin-A) should be halted about a 2 to 4 month before the treatment. Strengths of Laser Skin rejuvenation The best part of laser skin rejuvenation technology is that it is extremely comfortable. The laser skin rejuvenation does not require any anesthesia, which also reduce the downtime. This allows the clients to get back to their daily lives straightaway. Skin rejuvenation treatments are suitable for the face, neck, chest and hands treating also other changes like small lines, enlarged pores. Typical regimen: 4 to 6 treatment sessions, spaced 4 weeks apart. Long-lasting procedure, since after 4 years following initial treatment, skin textural improvement was noted in 83% of the subjects. Skin rejuvenation can be done also using Levulan ( Aminolevulinic Acid) which increases the results by 30% and less sessions are needed. The solution is applied on the desired area prior to the treatment for 30-45 minutes. More time is needed if Actinic keratosis is present and is to be treated. As with any treatment using Levulane, there is more downtime, redness can last for several days. Find out more about photodynamic skin rejuvenation during our free consultation with Dr. Dunca.

Unwanted hair permanent removal SharpLight systems offer non-invasive, clean and relatively painless treatment for the permanent reduction of hair. Suitable for any body area and size, from bikini lines and axilla to larger areas such as hands, legs, back, shoulders and abdomen. Our unique technology is safe and reliable, offering excellent hair reduction results with minimum discomfort. Basic Principles of Photoepilation using SharpLight Systems The method is based on absorption of light by the melanin pigment in the hair follicle. Light energy absorbed in the follicle is transformed to heat which coagulates the follicle. Treatment parameters have to be optimized for each patient skin type, hair color, thickness and density in order to maximize treatment effectiveness and minimize damage to surrounding skin. Only follicles in the active growth phase have enough pigment to absorb the light and reach necrosis temperature. • Clean and relatively painless treatment • Small number of treatments to obtain results • Three different hair reduction hand pieces that adapt to all possible case situations     - 635 nm for skin types I to V, for all hair types     - 580 nm for skin types I to III, for medium to light color hairs     - 730 nm for skin types IV ad V, for medium to dark color hairs • Five Pulse Duration options, from 10 to 100 ms, for precise skin type adjustment of the light pulse emission time and extra safety treatment conditions • Up to 25 joules/cm² fluence, meaning that this high heat power ensures the maximum effectiveness in only a few treatment sessions Laser hair removal, as its name suggests, is using a laser to remove any hair that is unwanted. The majority of the process is done with a thin light beam of laser passing through the area of the skin that is being treated. Usually, this process results merely in a slow hair growth. However, multiple laser hair removal can successfully extend a hair-free period. The Laser Hair Removal Process Firstly, a laser device is pressed on the patient's skin. At this time, the patient wears special goggles to protect the eye from potential laser light that could leak out. When the laser passes through the skin's surface and to the tiny sacs (hair follicles), the patient will usually feel a sting. No anesthesia is needed. This same process goes on over the whole treatment area, which can take from a few minutes with small areas to a few hours with bigger ones. After the treatment, to successfully heal, the patient should avoid direct sunlight. Also, direct contact with the removed area should be avoided. Nonetheless, the patient can quickly go back to his or her daily routines after the removing process. Preparing for the Laser Hair Removal Before conducting laser hair removal, a patient must consult a doctor to see if the laser hair removal will work on them or if there is a medical condition who’s treatment would reduce the hair (certain endocrinology diseases). If it is decided that the procedure can successfully be done, photographs from various angles can be taken to correctly identify the area that is to be treated. If the patient has a tanned skin or has been exposed to a lot of sunlight, the patient will have to wait until the tan is completely gone. It is highly recommended that the patient has short hairs. Also, three weeks prior to treatment, patients are told not to use hair treatment products such as gels and waxes. Conclusion Results show that the laser hair removing process can reduce hair from 50 to 90 percent; results can drastically vary depending on the person being treated. Not to forget, to successfully and completely conduct a laser hair removal, multiple treatments are necessary. Typical regimen: 5 to 7 treatment sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Of course, during this time, the patient can freely go on with his or her daily schedule.

Acne treatment with or without Levulan The treatment of acne using pulsed light is constantly gaining popularity among patients seeking a drug-free alternative to treat this chronic, common skin disease that affects up to 80% of individuals at some time in their life. SharpLight systems provide very satisfactory results in the treatment of mild and moderate inflammatory acne, by reducing the number of papules and pustules by 60-65%. This is achieved using three effective, safe and reliable clinical mechanisms: visible blue light absorption to destroy the bacteria, yellow light to coagulate the feeding blood vessels and infrared light to dry the lesions. Acne Treatment using the SharpLight 415nm Hand Piece Acne photo therapy is based on the specific Selective porphyrin Reaction of the Propionibacterium metabolism. Whenever acne bacteria are irradiated with a SharpLight 415 nm blue light hand piece, free radicals (porphyrins) are produced in the sebaceous gland that destroys the bacteria on the acne lesions. The hand piece also emits yellow light that shrinks the blood vessels supplying the lesion, improving healing. Advantages • A non-drug acne treatment alternative • Fast results • No secondary effects • No down time Because of a special cooling system and unique spectrum technology of the device, the skin is not damaged by being exposed during treatment. Patients find that there are few side effects from this relatively gentle acne treatment method, if any are experienced at all. This is a great alternative to acne medications, both topically or orally administered, which tend to have a number of side effects. It is important to have an evaluation before treatment as often, at adult ages a complicated rosacea may look like acne. Typical regimen: 8 short treatments over a period of 1 month to reduce papules and pustules by 60-65%. An alternative to this treatment is photodynamic therapy, with Levulan, which implies the use of Aminolevulinic acid before the procedure. You will only need half of the treatment sessions when using Levulane, but there is a certain downtime in this case, as redness can be more pronounced and last for several days. Find out more details about the photodynamic treatment of acne during our free consultation.

Pigmented lesions (aged/sun spots), Rosacea and teleangiectasia Pulsed light treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions is rapidly becoming the therapy for people seeking lesions, telangiectasia, erythema, rosacea and broken capillaries by efficiently coagulating and eliminating small blood vessels. Pulsed light has also been proven an effective, safe, reliable and fast treatment for a range of superficial pigmented lesions such as dyschromia, solar lentigo, mottled pigmentation and melasma. The treatments require no downtime. Advantages of SharpLight Vascular & Pigmented Lesions treatment • Three to six treatments to obtain results • A non invasive option for vascular and pigmented lesions • Total disappearance of the lesion • Thousands of satisfied clients • Quick treatment (up to 25 minutes) • No downtime Basic Principles of Vascular and Pigmented Lesions Using SharpLight Systems Almost everyone has a vascular or pigmented lesion on their face or body. Some are caused by aseing and others by sun exposure. Treatment is performed using SharpLight’s 535nm hand piece. Targeted areas absorb the applied light, breaking the pigmented lesion into tiny particles which then disappear or rise to surface of the skin as scabs that are naturally exfoliated within 1-2 weeks.

Laser Treatment Of Telangiectasias - Flushed Face The laser treatment of various vascular lesions utilizes the principle of selective thermolysis. The energy of the lasers is targeted at the vessels or at times more specifically at the contents of the vessels that comprise the lesion, in a non-invasive manner. Vascular lesions vary in the size, the composition, the color, and the location of the vessels. These qualities serve to differentiate unique characteristics, which allow the laser surgeon to select the best suited laser, or lasers to treat the particular lesion. There Are Two Main Types Of Lesions: Telangiectasias: These are small diameter, linear blood vessels that occur on the surface of the skin. Some people may refer to them as broken blood vessels. Common areas where these lesions occur are the face and cheeks, particularly on the sides of the nose. Telangiectasias are common in people with sun damaged skin, and also in people with rosacea. Nasal vessels tend to be more resistant to treatment, and may require multiple treatments. Pulsed dye lasers and pulsed green lasers have been used effectively for the treatment of telangiectasias. Flushing and facial redness: These are components of rosacea that can be treated and multiple treatments are usually required. The newer vascular lasers can be modified so that the pulse of light is on for longer, which results in reduced bruising after the treatment. At 4 years following initial treatment teleangiectasia improvement was noted in 83% of the subjects, while pigmentation remained improved in 79%. The safety and law complication rates associated with pulsed skin rejuvenation is of particular significance when treating dark skin and Asian patients.