Encinitas, CA dermatologist explains the types of laser skin treatments for radiant, healthy skin
Types of lasers and skin issues that they target
Lasers are a wonderful and versatile skin treatment because they are able to target a wide variety of skin conditions, and most are non-invasive. In general, lasers can target three key things in your skin:- Redness
- Brown spots
- Water, which promotes collagen production to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Redness
The first target is redness, which includes those little red dots that develop as you get older, the squiggly red vessels on your cheeks and/or nose, and the larger veins that can appear on the nose, cheeks, and legs. The laser targets these red areas by heating the oxyhemoglobin in the blood vessels, sticking the vessel walls together and then stimulating your body to take the small vessels away so that there is no more red and you have a clearer, more even complexion.Brown spots
Because you naturally have melanin throughout your skin, it is best to have the least amount of tan as possible when you are targeting brown spots. This provides the greatest amount of contrast between the unwanted brown spots and your baseline skin tone. If you have a lot of pigment in your skin, lasers can still be used to help remove your brown spots; however, your board certified dermatologist needs to choose the laser wisely so that it can differentiate the brown spots from your underlying skin tone.
Water
The third target is water. When lasers are used to target water, it results in heating of the dermis of the skin. The dermis is the second layer of our skin and it has all of the wonderful collagen and elastin that gives our skin the structure and support it needs. Heating the dermis of the skin results in collagen production, which is great for our skin because it helps to:- Decrease fine lines and wrinkles
- Smooth the texture of your skin
- Improve the pores of the skin and clear them out
- Give your skin that bright, glowing hue that you’ve always wanted
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To learn more about laser therapies and which ones are right for your desired end results, call the Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas, CA today at (760) 642-6674.
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DR. AMANDA LLOYD HAS BEEN SERVING HER PATIENTS MORE THAN 15 YEARS.Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Amanda Lloyd has expertise ranging from cosmetic to cancerous. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, Medical Degree and Dermatology residency, she established the Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas, CA. She is an authority on cosmetic dermatology and injectables, laser therapies, venous disease treatments and skin cancer surgery with cosmetic reconstruction. Additional training with Mohs Surgery and cosmetic dermatology fellowship, many published articles and textbook chapters have enhanced her profile.
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