1.
Board Certified in an accepted cosmetic/aesthetic field:
Many laser offices today are run by physicians who trained in fields
outside of Dermatology or Plastic Surgery. Most of these fields generally have
had no training in cosmetic procedures, laser surgery, or
even an in depth knowledge of skin anatomy, structure and function. Make
sure that any physician that treats you for any condition
is Board Certified by the American Board of medicine which they
claim. For Laser Surgery, Dermatologist have been the pioneers in most
all the aesthetic laser procedures used today. Dr. Poole is Board Certified
by the American Board of Dermatology.
2. Dr. Poole is a recognized expert in this field:
Current affiliations and Fellowships include: Director and Laser Surgeon
for the Vascular Anomalies Center, Children's Hospital New Orleans;
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (www.aad.org);
Fellow of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (www.asds.net);
Fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (www.aslms.org);
Fellow of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology (www.pedsderm.net);
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at LSU Health Sciences Center
and Tulane University.
3.
Physician personally performs or directly supervises all laser
procedures: Unfortunately, many laser practices delegate most
procedures to minimally trained technicians, and often no physician
is even on site. This can often lead to poor results and unwanted side
effects. Many states around the country are now passing laws to limit
the use of lasers by non-physicians because of these complications.
At the Laser Center of New Orleans, we understand our responsibility
for safe and effective laser surgery. Dr. Poole personally performs
or directly supervises all laser procedures.
4. Our practice owns and operates most all its Lasers: Dr.
Poole's philosophy has always been that in order to become truly expert
in the use of these advanced technologies is with regular, daily experience.
Many practices rent their lasers only 1-2 times per month, making it
(not only inconvenient for the patient, but) difficult to become expert
in the complicated art of Laser Surgery. At the Laser Center of New
Orleans we personally own and operate the lasers that perform 95% of
our laser practice.
5. Our practice utilizes only the best laser technology:
While many laser practices or big box national companies may say
they use latest or best technology, review our information under
each of our lasers. They are recognized industry-wide as the top lasers
in the field. Additionally, Dr. Poole meticulously follows
all new laser developments, ensuring that our patients get the best,
not just the newest, laser treatments.
Below is a listing of the Laser procedures we perform, and the Lasers
we utilize at the Laser Center of New Orleans.
LASER
PROCEDURES
ACNE
ACNE
SCARS
ALOPECIA
AREATA
ANGIOMAS
BIRTHMARKS
ENLARGED PORES
FACIAL
REJUVENATION/
NON-ABLATIVE
RESURFACING
FACIAL VEINS AND VESSELS
FRECKLES
HAIR REMOVAL
HEMANGIOMAS
KELOIDS
LEG VEINS
LENTIGO (SUN SPOTS/AGE SPOTS/LIVER SPOTS)
MELASMA
MOLES
OILY
(SEBACEOUS) SKIN
POIKILODERMA (RED AND BROWN FACE OR CHEST)
PORT-WINE STAINS
PSORIASIS
RAZER BUMPS/PSUEDOFOLLICULITIS BARBAE (PFB)
RESURFACING/WRINKLE REDUCTION
RHINOPHYMA (ENLARGED NOSE)
ROSACEA
SCARS
SEBACCEOUS HYPERPLASIA
SEBORRHEIC KERATOSES
SKIN REJUVENATION
SKIN TIGHTENING
STRETCH MARKS
TATTOO REMOVAL
VASCULAR DISORDERS OF THE SKIN
WARTS
WRINKLES
OUR LASERS AND NON-LASER LIGHT SOURCES
V-BEAM
GENTLELASE
GENTLE YAG
PROLITE
OMNILUX
AURA PULSE
PALOMAR Q5-YAG
PHOTOGENICA PULSE DYE
ULTRAPULSE C02
Laser
Procedures
Acne
Acne affects millions of adults and teenagers every year. Standard therapies
for acne include topical creams, washes and antibiotic pills. More aggressive
therapies offered by Dr. Poole include Acne (Chemical) Peels, Acne Surgery,
Microdermabrasion, and Accutane. Laser and Light sources represent some
of the newest and most powerful alternatives towards treating acne without
the side effects of antibiotics or Accutane.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Acne include:
V-Beam
Prolite
Omnilux
Acne
Scars
Acne scars are permanent reminders of prior acne damage. Laser therapy
of acne scarring has offered powerful new, effective alternatives for
this very difficult condition. These scars can take many different shapes,
sizes and forms and therefore may require a number of different approaches.
Therapies commonly employed for acne scarring may include: excision,
punch excision, punch elevation, subcision, dermabrasion, and chemical
peels.
Laser and Light Sources that may be used to treat Acne Scars
include:
Vbeam
Prolite
Ultrapulse CO2
Angiomas
Angiomas are like little blood freckles that become quite common as
we age. These appear as little red spots or bumps, generally on the
trunk, neck, forehead, upper arms or legs. While these growths are quite
harmless, they can be cosmetically unsightly. Lasers offer a distinct
advantage over standard therapies in the treatment of these growths.
Laser and Light Sources that may be used to treat Angiomas:
V-Beam
GentleYag
Aura Pulse
Photogenica Pulse Dye
Birthmarks
Birthmarks come in all colors, shapes and sizes. They may be red and
vascular, such as Hemangiomas or Port Wine stains. They may be brown
or darkly pigmented, as seen with congenital moles, café-au-lait
macules, or a nevus of Ota. Whatever your type of birthmark, evaluation
by a dermatologist trained in the proper recognition of birthmarks is
essential. Dr. Poole is uniquely qualified in the proper evaluation
and treatment for problematic or unsightly birthmarks. He is able to
perform many surgical, non-surgical and laser surgical procedures for
the improvement of birthmarks.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Birthmarks
include:
V-Beam
GentleLase
GentleYag
Palomar Q5-Yag
Ultrapulse CO2
Enlarged
Pores
Enlarged pores often occur on the mid-face and nose due to years of
sun damage or acne. While no therapy is extremely effective in reducing
pore size, lasers and light sources have shown to be some of the most
effective therapies available. Some other therapies used may include:
topical retinoids (Retin-a), Accutane, glycolic acid, and salicylic
acid.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Enlarged
Pores include:
Prolite
V-Beam
Facial
Rejuvenation/ Non-Ablative resurfacing
Facial Rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction can be achieved by either
non-ablative (“lunch time”) or ablative (“down time”)
procedures. Each treatment modality has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Besides lasers, other treatments may include: topical agents and chemical
peels.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to for Facial Rejuvenation/Non-Ablative
resurfacing include:
V-Beam
GentleLase
GentleYag
Prolite
Omnilux (red)
Facial
Veins and Vessels
Unsightly blood vessels on the face or nose are quite common, and are
often a result of chronic sun damage. Lasers are particularly suited
to treat these conditions, owning to their specificity for vascular
structures.
Laser and Light Sources that may be used to treat Facial Veins
and Vessels include:
V-Beam
GentleYag
Prolite
Aura Pulse
Photogenica Pulse Dye
Freckles
In many people, freckles represent unwanted brown spots on the face,
neck, shoulders or hands. Lasers are a very effective and specific therapy
for these unwanted discolorations.
Laser and Light Sources that may be used to treat Freckles include:
GentleLase
Prolite
Palomar Q5-Yag
Hair
Removal
Unwanted hair is one of the most frequent reasons people seek laser
treatment. Tired of shaving, waxing or plucking? Laser Hair removal
is the safest, quickest, most effective, long lasting means to achieve
permanent hair reduction. At Poole Dermatology- The Laser Center of
New Orleans, we have the most comprehensive offering of hair removal
devices of anywhere in the Gulf South Region.
Read
at Hair Removal Journal
Laser and Light Sources that
may be used to for Hair Removal include:
Gentlelase
GentleYag
Prolite
Hemangiomas
Hemangiomas are local overgrowths of blood vessels that occur in infants,
but may persists for many years. In some situations, they can be quite
dangerous or disfiguring. Dr. Poole’s experience and expertise
makes him uniquely qualified in the diagnoses and treatment of these
conditions. Various treatments for hemangiomas may include: topical,
intralesional, or systemic steroids, topical immunomodulators, or more
aggressive systemic medications. In many cases, watchful waiting may
be all that is undertaken. In some situations laser therapy presents
the best option of treatment.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Hemangiomas
include:
V-Beam
GentleYag
Photogenica Pulse Dye
Keloids
Keloids and Scars, besides there undesirable cosmetic effect, may be
painful, tender, itchy or feel tight and restrict movement. Lasers offer
an effective, additional treatment to Keloid and Scar therapy.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Keloids and
Scars include:
V-Beam
Photogenica Pulse Dye
Ultrapulse CO2
Leg
veins
Unsightly leg veins can be easily, effectively treated by either laser
or sclerotherapy. While Dr. Poole still considers sclerotherapy (injection
of a salt solution into the vein) the best treatment for many leg veins,
the newest lasers offer some distinct advantages in many types of veins.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Leg Veins
include:
V-Beam
GentleYag
Aura Pulse
Lentigo
(Sun Spots/ Age Spots/ Liver Spots)
Age spots on the face, chest, shoulders and arms are quite common and
are a result of years of sun exposure. While many therapies have been
utilized in the past such as bleaching agents, chemical peels and liquid
nitrogen, laser technology today offers the most effective treatment
for these unwanted blemishes.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Lentigo (Sun
Spots/ Age Spots/ Liver Spots)
GentleLase
Prolite
Palomar Q5-Yag
Learn what you can do to prevent
age and sun spots.
Melasma
Melasma is a mottled, irregular increase of pigmentation that generally
occurs on the forehead and cheeks. Proper sun protection, bleaching
agents and chemical peels may be used to help lighten or eliminate this
discoloration. Laser therapy has also emerged as a very effective therapy
for this distressing condition.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Melasma include:
GentleLase
Prolite
Palomar Q5-Yag
Moles
Moles, also known as Nevi, are quite common and occur with increasing
frequency as we age. Some moles can be worrisome, and may require a
biopsy or removal. Most moles are harmless, but may wish to be removed
for their unsightly appearance. Mole removal generally is performed
as a simple surgical procedure, but larger or more cosmetically sensitive
moles (i.e. on the face) may require other treatment considerations.
In select cases Laser Therapy may be an option for your mole or birthmark.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Moles include:
GentleLase
Palomar Q5-Yag
UltraPulse CO2
Oily
(Sebaceous) Skin
Constantly greasy, oily skin can be problematic for many people. Topical
therapies are normally only minimally effective for most patients. Oral
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is quite effective, but has other associated
risks. Oily skin is now often best treated with some of our Lasers technology.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Oily (Sebaceous)
Skin include:
Omnilux
Poikiloderma
(Red and Brown face or chest)
Poikiloderma is seen as the irregular, or mottled, brown and red discoloration
that is quite common to the “V” of the neck and on the face.
This is a sign of long standing sun damage. Lasers and Light sources
currently represent the most effective therapy for this condition.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Poikiloderma
include:
V-Beam
Gentlelase
Prolite
Aura Pulse
Palomar Q5-Yag
Port-Wine
Stains
Port-Wine stains are red to purple patches of enlarged blood vessels
seen most commonly on the face, but may be anywhere on the body. Some
Port-Wine Stains may be associated with other, underlying medical conditions.
As a Director of the Children’s Hospital Vascular Anomalies Clinic
and there Laser Surgery Specialist, Dr. Poole is an expert in the evaluation
and treatment of these conditions. Early treatment often results in
the most effective long term results.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Port-Wine
Stain include:
V-Beam
GentleYag
Prolite
Photogenica Pulse Dye
Psoriasis
Psoriasis, a red, scaly, unsightly, chronic skin condition is a common
problem seen in dermatology. A number of different topical therapies
are available, but in many patients are often insufficient. Dr. Poole
also has experience with a host of systemic (oral, shots) treatments
that may or may not be appropriate for your disease. Laser treatment
has begun to emerge as a very safe, very effective treatment for stubborn
psoriasis.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Psoriasis
include:
V-Beam
Photogenica
Pulse Dye
Razor
Bumps /Psuedofolliculitis Barbae (PFB)
Razor Bumps (PFB) effects many men, and and increasing number of women.
The bumps are result of ingrowing hairs that irritate and inflame the
skin. For many patients topical therapies are not effective and letting
the hair grow out is not an option. With our Laser Hair Removal lasers,
effective, long term control of this problem is possible.
Laser and Light Sources that may be used to treat Razor Bumps
include:
GentleLase
GentleYag
Prolite
Resurfacing/
Wrinkle Reduction
Laser resurfacing is one of the most powerful methods available from
eliminating deep wrinkles, removing signs of sun damage, improving acne
scars and tightening loose skin. This aggressive procedure is associated
with some “down time” needed for recovering. Other similar
treatment options include deep chemical peeling or dermabrasion.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used for Resurfacing include:
Ultrapulse CO2
Rhinophyma
(Enlarged Nose)
One of the signs of Rosacea is the “W.C. Fields” nose, also
known as Rhinophyma. The nose becomes thickened, sebaceous and enlarged.
Sculpting of the nose and reduction in its size can be achieved with
our Ablative Resurfacing Lasers.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Rhinophyma
include:
Ultrapulse CO2
Rosacea
Rosacea is a very common disorder. Facial redness, flushing, dilated
facial veins, acne like pimples and rhinophyma (see above) are all manifestations
of this chronic disorder. While topical creams and antibiotic pills
are helpful for the pimple like breakouts, the most effective treatment
for redness and flushing is laser therapy. Since Rosacea can be associated
with skin sensitivity, burning, or stinging, and because early treatment
may prevent progression to more severe disease, many insurance companies
are now covering for laser treatment.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Rosacea include:
V-Beam
Prolite
Aura Pulse
Photogenica Pulse Dye
Ultrapulse CO2 (see Rhinophyma)
For more information regarding the causes of rosacea, please visit the
Patient’s Guide to Rosacea.
Scalp
Rashes/ Itch
Persistent itchy scalp rashes may be a form of Psoriasis or Seborrheic
Dermatitis. While topical treatment is generally effective, in difficult
cases lasers may be an option for treatment.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Scalp Rashes/Itch
include:
V-Beam
Scars
Keloids and Scars, besides there undesirable cosmetic effect, may be
painful, tender, itchy or feel tight and restrict movement. Lasers offer
an effective, additional treatment to Keloid and Scar therapy.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Keloids and
Scars include:
V-Beam
Photogenica Pulse Dye
Ultrapulse CO2
Sebaceous
Hyperplasia
Sebaceous Hyerplasia are small yellow/white bumps on the face, often
seen with small blood vessles and a central crater. They result from
years of sun damage. They can be quite difficult to treat, but therapy
may be quite successful with a small electrocautery needle or Laser
treatment.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Sebaceous
Hyperplasia include:
Ultrapulse CO2
Seborrheic
Keratoses
These harmless “Birthday Barnacles” can be quite numerous
in some people, and are frequently itchy. They appear as tan, brown,
grayish or even black “stuck on” scaly bumps. They are often
seen on the face, arms, trunk, back and neck. Treatment can be performed
with liquid nitrogen freezing, electrocautery or laser therapy.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Seborrheic
Keratoses include:
GentleLase
Aura Pulse
UltraPulse CO2
Skin
Rejuvenation
Skin Rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction can be achieved by either non-ablative
(“lunch time”) or ablative (“down time”) procedures.
Each treatment modality has its own strengths and weaknesses. Besides
lasers, other treatments may include: topical agents and chemical peels.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to for Facial Rejuvenation/Non-Ablative
resurfacing include:
V-Beam
GentleLase
GentleYag
Prolite
Omnilux (red)
Skin
Tightening
Skin tightening is helpful for those areas of the skin where age, gravity,
or weight loss has produced redundant, loose skin. Face Lifts have long
been the mainstay of skin tightening, but many patients may be afraid
of these fairly aggressive procedures. Skin tightening can be both non-ablative
(“lunch time”) or ablative (“down time”) procedures.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used for Skin Tightening
include:
GentleYag (“lunch time”)
UltraPulse CO2 (“down time”)
For more information on the affects of skin tightening and age, see
the article
What Happens to Collagen as we Age?
Stretch
Marks
Stretch marks, formally known as Striae Distensea, are quite common
are rapid weight gain or growth, especially as seen with pregnancy.
People who develop stretch marks generally have an inherited tendency
to develop these. Elimination of stretch marks is not generally a reasonable
goal, but lightening of red/purple stretch marks, or darkening of light/silvery
stretch marks can be achieved.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Stretch Marks
include:
V-Beam (red stretch marks)
Learn more about
treating stretch marks with lasers.
Tattoo
Removal
Tattoo’s are a very common reason to seek a Laser Consultation.
Lasers are generally the best way to remove tattoos in a cosmetically
sensitive manner. Black, blue, red and many green tattoos can be effectively
treated. Yellow, orange, and flesh-colored tattoos are often much more
difficult.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used for Tattoo Removal
include:
Palomar Q-5 Yag
UltraPulse CO2
Vascular
disorders of the skin
There are many conditions of the skin characterized by overgrowth or
enlargement of blood vessels. These include such conditions as hemangiomas,
angiomas, Port-Wine stains, spider veins of the legs, venous lakes and
more. Lasers are often the best choice in improving or eliminating vascular
disorders of the skin.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Vascular
Disorders of the Skin include:
V-Beam
GentleYag
AuraPulse
Prolite
Photogenica Pulse Dye
Warts
Warts are viral infections of the skin resulting in overgrowth of the
affected tissue. There are many treatments available for warts, and
some are quite painful. Lasers are good options for the treatment of
persistent, stubborn warts.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to treat Warts include:
V-Beam
Aura Pulse
Photogenica Pulse Dye
UltraPulse CO2
Wrinkles
Skin Rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction can be achieved by either non-ablative
(“lunch time”) or ablative (“down time”) procedures.
Each treatment modality has its own strengths and weaknesses. Besides
lasers, other treatments may include: topical agents and chemical peels.
Lasers and Light Sources that may be used to for Wrinkles include:
V-Beam
GentleLase
GentleYag
Prolite
Omnilux
(red)
UltraPulse CO2
Our
Lasers and Non-Laser Light Sources
V-Beam
The V-Beam pulsed dye laser is recognized by laser experts around the
world as the “Gold Standard” laser for treatment of vascular
skin conditions. It has received Aesthetic Trends and Technologies Awards
for Best Laser for Vascular Disorders, Telangiectasias, Leg Veins and
Red Stretch Marks. This laser light is attracted to the red color of
blood in vascular lesions, specifically targeting these vessels and
shutting them down while protecting the surrounding skin. The V-Beam
utilizes Candela’s patented dynamic cooling device (DCD). The
V-Beams unique design, along with DCD, increases patient comfort, limits
side effects and enhances treatment results.
Conditions that may be treated by the V-Beam include:
Rosacea
Facial Veins
Leg Veins
Wrinkles
Angiomas
Hemangiomas
Port Wine Stains
Stretch Marks
Keloids
Scars
Skin Rejuvenation
Warts
Poikiloderma (Redness of Chest/Face)
Acne
Acne Scars
Other vascular disorders of the skin
Psoriasis
Birthmarks
GentleLase
The Gentlelase laser is considered by laser experts around
the world as the “Gold Standard” laser
for Hair Removal in lighter skin types (Caucasian skin). It has received
Aesthetic Trends and Technologies Awards for Best Laser for Hair Removal
(light skin types). This laser light is attracted to the pigment, or
melanin, present in hairs. It is this excellent absorption by melanin
that also makes the Gentlelase Laser so effective for age spots, moles
and other pigmented spots. This laser utilizes Candela’s patented
dynamic cooling device (DCD). The GentleLase’s unique design,
along with DCD, increases patient comfort, limits side effects and enhances
treatment results.
Conditions that may be treated by the GentleLASE include:
Hair Removal
Razor Bumps (PFB)
Lentigo
Sun/ Age/ Liver Spots
Freckles
Melasma
Moles
Birthmarks
Wrinkles
Skin Rejuvenation
Seborrheic Keratoses
GentleYag
The GentleYAG long pulsed Nd:YAG laser is the newest, most advanced,
most powerful and most versatile Nd:YAG laser on the market. Nd:YAG
lasers are recognized by laser experts around the world as the “Gold
Standard” lasers for: Hair removal in darker skin types and tanned
skin, leg vein removal and removal of deeper, bluer veins of the face.
Their deep penetration also has marked them as the emerging first line
therapy in darker, deeper hemangiomas and port-wine stains, as well
as facial rejuvenation and wrinkle reduction. This laser light is effective
at bypassing the epidermis, and affecting the deeper components of the
skin- blood in vessels, water in collagen, and pigment in hair. This
laser utilizes Candela’s patented dynamic cooling device (DCD).
DCD increases patient comfort, limits side effects and enhances treatment
results.
Conditions that may be treated by the GentleYAG include:
Hair Removal (all skin types)
Razor Bumps (PFB)
Leg Veins
Facial Veins
Hemangiomas
Port-Wine Stains
Venous Lakes
Angiomas
Wrinkle Reduction
Skin Rejuvenation
Skin tightening
Prolite
The Prolite IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) represents one of the most advanced
fluorescent pulsed light technologies available. This non-laser light
source uses a series of intense flashes of light to effect multiple
different targets within the skin including: water in collagen, pigment
in the epidermis or hair, and hemoglobin in blood vessels. The Prolite
offers a gentle, “no down time” approach towards treating
a number of conditions that would often require 2 or more lasers.
Conditions that may be treated by the Prolite IPL include:
Rosacea
Vascular Disorders
Telangiectasias
Lentigo (Age Spots/ Liver Spots)
Melasma
Wrinkles
Skin Rejuvenation
Hair Removal
Poikiloderma
Acne
Enlarged Pores
Acne Scars
Omnilux
The Omnilux LED represents a breakthrough technology in the treatment
of acne. This non-laser light source is a pain-free, safe treatment
for inflammatory acne without the risk or side effects of antibiotics
or accutane. Omnilux utilizes a narrow spectrum of blue light (411nm)
to destroy a chemical in the bacteria associated with acne that is critical
to their survival. The Omnilux is the highest powered, most spectrally
pure blue light unit available. Another advantage of the Omnilux are
its interchangeable treatment heads. These new heads allow other wavelengths
of light to be used for conditions other than acne.
Conditions that may be treated by the Omnilux LED include:
Acne
Oily (sebaceous) Skin
Superficial Skin Cancers
Nevoid BCC Syndrome
Wrinkles
Skin Rejuvenation
Aura
Pulse
The Aura Pulse Laser is the most capable 532nm KTP laser available.
This laser uses an intensely focused green light laser to damage vascular
structures or pigment. This laser is particularly effective for non-bruising
treatment of discrete vascular lesions such as facial veins, cherry
angiomas and seborrheic keratoses.
Conditions that may be treated by the Aura Pulse include:
Facial veins
Leg veins
Cherry Angiomas
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratoses
Epidermal Nevi (a birthmark)
Palomar
Q5-Yag
The Palomar Q5-Yag Laser is the latest advancement in tattoo removal
technology. The adjustable nature of this laser allows treatment of
multiple tattoo colors including black, blue, red and green. Our laser’s
Q-switched Nd:Yag technology with a frequency doubling crystal has remained
the industry standard for tattoo removal. The laser light is also well
absorbed by pigmented lesions of the skin.
Conditions that may be treated by the Palomar Q5-Yag include:
Tattoo Removal
Lentigo (Age Spots/ Liver Spots)
Freckles
Moles
Wrinkles
Birthmarks
Photogenica
Pulse Dye
The Photogenica Pulse Dye laser represents the original 585-nm pulsed
dye laser technology. This wavelength has the highest vascular absorption
of any laser making it uniquely effective for certain vascular (blood
vessel) disorders. This unique wavelength may offer certain advantages
over the V-Beam in special situations.
Conditions that may be treated by the Photogenica Pulse Dye
Laser include:
Rosacea
Facial Veins
Leg Veins
Wrinkles
Angiomas
Hemangiomas
Port Wine Stains
Stretch Marks
Keloids
Scars
Skin Rejuvenation
Warts
Poikiloderma (Redness of Chest/Face)
Psoriasis
Acne
Birthmarks
Other vascular disorders of the skin
Ultrapulse
CO2
The Ultrapulse CO2 laser is recognized by laser experts around the world
as the “Gold Standard” laser for ablative resurfacing. This
aggressive technology removes layers of damaged or unwanted skin while
at the same time tightening the underlying tissue. For severe scarring
or wrinkles, the Ultrapulse CO2 remains the most powerful, effective
laser available.
Conditions that may be treated by the Ultrapulse CO2 Laser include:
Resurfacing
Wrinkles
Scars
Acne Scars
Tattoo Removal
Epidermal Nevi (a birthmark)
Rhinophyma