Which Laser Is Right For Me?

Which laser is right for me?
There are many aesthetic lasers on the market and when you are a patient researching which laser is best for you, it is often overwhelming and difficult to decide.

What is important when choosing your laser?
It is important to research which dermatologist is going to treat you. You want to have a dermatologist that is board certified and specializes in the treatment of lasers.

Lasers can do many wonderful things; however they are energy devices and when used improperly or by untrained hands, they can cause scarring and hyperpigmentation and other negative side effects.

What can lasers be used for?
Lasers can be used to treat a multitude of conditions, some of these include red spots, brown spots, the one and texture of the skin. They can be used to decrease pore size as well as fine lines and wrinkles. They can also be used to treat veins around the eyes as well as unwanted spider veins in the legs.

What laser is used to treat red and brown spots?
The laser treatment choice for red and brown spots is the ExcelV. The ExcelV works by selectively targeting the red and the brown spots, removing them from the skin so that your complexion is more clear.

What more can ExcelV treat?
ExcelV is also used to treat the periorbital veins, the veins around the eyes as well as those unwanted spider veins on the lower legs.

What is the laser to improve skin tone and texture?
If your goal is to improve the tone and texture of your skin as well as decrease your pore size and improve the healthy glow of your skin you want to use the Clear and Brilliant and Laser Genesis. These 2 lasers can be used in combination or separately to achieve these desired goals without any downtime.

What is the laser for wrinkles?
For unwanted wrinkles the treatment of choice is the Fraxel. The Fraxel heats the skin removing the damaged unwanted collagen and replaces it with brand new collagen to help smooth out those fine lines and wrinkles.

What is the option for brown spots and wrinkles?
If you have both brown spots and wrinkles, the treatment of choice for you is the Fraxel Dual. This is because Fraxel Dual both builds collagen and removes brown spots.

What happens at the Skin and Vein Institute?
When you come to the Skin and Vein Institute and meet with Dr. Lloyd to discuss lasers, I will discuss with you your aesthetic goals and which lasers in particular will help you achieve those goals so that you look stunning, always.