Laser Wrinkle Treatment

"You have changed my life because now at a meeting, when I'm standing in front of everyone, I have confidence knowing my skin looks great!" M.C. - Hingham

"Everyone tells me how great I look! The VBeam laser treatment has changed my life - even my husband has noticed! J.F. - Weymouth

Candela Laser Technology

The Smoothbeam Laser
For those of you waiting for a "no down-time" approach to treating wrinkles or acne - we have the laser for you! Smoothbeam has been recently FDA approved for treating acne and was originally FDA approved for treating wrinkles. Smoothbeam is a diode laser that is absorbed by the water in the undersurface of the skin. It shrinks the oil glands and gets rid of acne cysts and bumps. It remodels the collagen underneath the skin and minimizes wrinkles.

NEW! The QuadraLASE CO2 Fractional Laser

Over the past 30 years lasers have evolved significantly in order to improve the skin's appearance. The goal of laser facial skin rejuvenation is to improve the appearance of the skin by reducing wrinkles, improving the skin's color/tone/texture (reversing sun damage and sun spots), and tightening the skin. The fractional CO2 laser is the latest technology to help improve the appearance of your skin.

Here are 4 reasons why the fractional CO2 laser technology makes sense:

1) Time Tested Technology- The CO2 laser is the gold standard laser for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation. It has been around for over 20 years and is proven to work well. Fractional CO2 technology uses this same type laser that is time tested.

2) Decreased Downtime- The fractionated CO2 laser has significantly less down time then the traditional CO2 laser. Whereas the traditional CO2 laser resurfaced 100% of the skin to which it was applied, this created a long (2 week) healing time and produced significant and long-term redness (up to 3 months). On the other hand the "fractionated" in fractional laser means that only a fraction of the skin is treated. Since bridges of healthy skin are left in between the treated areas, the downtime is significantly less, with the peeling portion complete in around 5 days.

3) Less Side Effects- The most hated side effect of the traditional CO2 laser is a long-term lightening/whitening of the skin that it produced by damage to the pigment producing cells of the skin (melanocytes). This was an effect of treating 100% of the skin. Since fractional technology only treats a fraction of the skin surface, permanent lightening of the skin (hypopigmentation) is not a risk.

4) It can be used on most skin types- Many lasers cannot be used in darker skinned individuals. The fractional laser can be safely used, by an experienced physician, in most skin types.

Experience Dramatic Improvement.

Skin Tone & Texture

Sun-damaged Skin

Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Post-Traumatic Scars

Acne Scars

Age Spots

WHAT IS THE QUADRALASE LASER?

The QuadraLASE is a fractional CO2 laser for skin rejuvenation that delivers many tiny dots of laser light in a unique QuadraSCAN pattern. This pattern helps reduce heat buildup in the skin during treatment. The result is a treatment that is fast, more comfortable and requires less downtime than traditional resurfacing- enabling you to get back to your lifestyle sooner.

QuadraLASE has been proven effective in enhancing skin tone & texture, eliminating the effects of the sun and aging on the skin, smoothing lines and wrinkles, skin tightening and even acne scars. Treatments range from mild to aggressive based on the extent of the rejuvenation you are looking for.

IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?

Ideal candidates for the CO2 fractional laser are in their 30's or older with skin damaged by exposure to the sun; age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, rough texture, acne scars, and other skin imperfections. It is ideal for anyone seeking younger looking skin without the long downtime usually associated with conventional resurfacing procedures.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE LIKE?

You can expect some moderate discomfort during the treatment, but the anesthetic applied prior to the procedure typically makes any discomfort tolerable. For more agressive, higher power treatments, different types of anesthetic may be used. Over the counter pain relievers may be taken in the days after the procedure to alleviate any residual discomfort.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

Generally, you will see the difference you want after one treatment. In the days after the treatment your skin will gradually look and feel softer, smoother, tighter and fresher. The fine lines and wrinkles, age spots and uneven textures will show immediate improvement.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

The durability of QuadraLase results approaches that of surgical procedures. However, there are a number of variables that will determine how long you can expect the results to last including your age, your health and how you care for you skin after treatment.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?

Immediately following the procedure you can expect a sensation similar to a sunburn, lasting several hours. Cooling soaks and moisturizers are indicated. Your skin will likely appear decreasingly pink and swollen for 3-14 days after your treatment. During this time you can expect peeling of dead skin from the treatment area- this is part of the natural exfoliation process and will last from 7-10 days.

DO I NEED TO TAKE SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS BEFORE & AFTER TREATMENT?

Most patients will require anti-viral medication such as Valtrex for a few days before and after the procedure. Use of a moisturizer and sunscreen is highly recommended during the healing process and for the weeks and months following your procedure.