GentleLASE® Laser Hair Removal
Intrusive hair can result in embarrassment and annoyance. Shaving hair in delicate places can cause irritation and redness and leave itchy stubble. An effective way to remove hair to look your best in the boardroom, on the tennis court, or when you hit the beach in San Diego is laser hair removal performed in Dr. Wheeler's Laser Skin Care Center. Performed with the GentleLASE®, a high-energy Alexandrite Laser system, laser hair removal leaves smooth skin free of unwanted hair and uncomfortable stubble.
The GentleLASE® system is a revolutionary technology that employs a long pulse, high energy, Alexandrite laser. The laser's gentle beam of high-energy light passes through the skin, without harming it, on to the hair follicle. When the laser's light hits the follicle, it transforms to heat and destroys the hair follicle. The surrounding skin is not affected by the process. The GentleLASE® Dynamic Cooling Device™ provides further protection to the skin by spraying cryogen to cool the skin's upper layers, increasing patient comfort. The GentleLASE® system effectively treats unwanted hair while selectively protecting the skin.
Hair grows in cycles. The number of Laser Hair Removal treatments required depends on your skin color, hair color and coarseness of the hair. Everyone will require at least four to six treatments as the process is only effective on the hair during the early cycle. Repeat sessions will be necessary to treat these follicles when they reenter the early growth phase. For the benefit of our San Diego patients, Laser Hair Removal eliminates not only unwanted hair but also the embarrassment, annoyance and hassle that accompany it. Contact our office today to learn more about the benefits of Laser Hair Removal.
GentleYAG® Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair removal treatments are very popular and can treat almost anyone who desires the removal of unwanted hair. The Gentle Max laser is a combination of a Gentle Lase and Gentle Yag Laser for hair reduction. Depending on the color of your skin our Registered Nurses will decide which laser to use. The number of treatments varies on the coarseness of the hair and the desired location of hair removal. The process of removing unwanted hair is most effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase and does require multiple treatments. The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates through the skin and into the hair follicle. The Gentle Lase system safely removes unwanted body hair without damaging the pores and structure of the skin. Our nurses guide the laser to the treatment area with a small hand piece, each laser pulse is followed by a short pulse of cooling spray. Patients also have the option of using a topical anesthetic to prevent any discomfort. The treatment of removing unwanted hair is a simple and quick in office procedure.
www.candelalaser.com
Vbeam Laser Treatment
The Vbeam is a pulsed dye laser that delivers an intense but gentle burst of light into a targeted area of your skin. The light is absorbed by specific blood vessels or melanin pigmented areas in the dermis. The Vbeam laser is for patients with rosacea, red and brown age spots, broken blood vessels, uneven coloring of face, neck and chest and helps with overall firming of the skin.
www.candelalaser.com
www.vbeam.com
Obagi Blue Peel
The OBAGI Blue Peel is an in-office procedure, relatively simple and does not require sedation. The OBAGI Blue Peel is unique because it allows your doctor to control the depth of the peel and the number of coats applied, based on your skins specific needs. The OBAGI Blue Peel uses a low concentration of TCA mixed with a specific blue base to slow penetration. This peel is designed to significantly improve the appearance, texture and health of your skin. It effectively removes the thin surface layers of aged, damaged skin from the face and or other parts of the body. The OBAGI Blue Peel will dramatically improve your complexion in just one day.
www.obagi.com
Vibraderm™ Microdermabrasion
A simple, quick, effective and relaxing treatment performed by our Registered Nurses. Vibraderm uses a set of vibrating paddles that remove layers of damaged tissue giving you healthier and more radiant skin. Vibraderm exfoliates the skin and produces new collagen. Vibraderm treatments help to reduce dullness, dry or oily skin and the size of your pores.
www.vibraderm.com
This lunch break peel fits into anyone’s schedule, leaving you refreshed with softer and smoother skin. With a series of treatments it will diminish pore size, lessen fine lines, and reduce wrinkles. Combining the vibraderm with topical lotions and creams can maintain the character of your skin and lessen the solar damage that affects your skin on a daily basis. Vibraderm ™ can be applied to the hands, arms, and chest to give further improvements in areas other than the face. Contact our office in La Mesa, near San Diego, today to schedule a skin care or microdermabrasion consultation with Dr. Wheeler.
BioMedic MicroPeel
The MicroPeel Plus is a fifteen-minute in-office procedure that will help smooth fine lines and even skin discoloration while reducing the appearance of acne scars and environmental damage to the skin. Available in two concentrations of salicylic acid, the MicroPeel Plus can be tailored to fit different skin types and goals.
The MicroPeel is a safe and effective procedure that can be customized to meet the needs of all skin types. This unique 3-step process starts with dermaplaning or Biomedic Pure Enzyme to remove the dead cellular layers. Next, an AHA solution is applied to the skin to help free pores of impacted debris. Finally, Cryogenic Therapy is performed to help relieve inflammation and cool the skin.
Fraxel® Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Fraxel Laser Treatment produces thousands of tiny microthermal treatment zones. The Fraxel Laser eliminates old epidermal pigmented cells by penetrating deep into the dermis. Fraxel Laser Treatment only targets 20-25% of the skins surface and requires 3-5 treatments every 4 weeks. Fraxel is FDA approved for the repair of soft tissue, skin resurfacing, correction of periorbital wrinkles and skin discoloration. During the following weeks after your procedure the body repairs the deeper dermal tissues effected and produces beneficial changes. Results are progressive and optimal improvement is visible within 3 months.
Fraxel has the ability to only target the areas the patient wants and leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected and intact. Fraxel is effective even on delicate skin areas, such as the neck, chest and hands. Fraxel effectively improves the texture of your skin, making your skin softer, smoother and tighter. Your fine lines around your eyes and face will noticeably fade with the Fraxel Laser.
The procedure is done in our Laser Skin Care Center by our Registered Nurses. Our nurses will apply a topical anesthetic to the treatment area and wipe it off after it takes effect, which is followed by OptiGuide Blue an FDA certified water soluble tint. This is then applied to the treatment area to highlight contours of your skin and then Fraxel Laser Treatment begins.
The GentleLASE® Laser
Dr. Wheeler uses the GentleLASE™ laser system for effective hair removal at the Laser Skin Care Center. The GentleLASE® laser is a long pulse, high energy, alexandrite laser that provides excellent results while protecting the skin with its Dynamic Cooling Device™.
Dr. Wheeler, your San Diego skin care expert, provides facial rejuvenation treatments, laser hair removal, and a host of other procedures to improve and enhance your appearance. Contact our office in La Mesa today for a consultation with Dr. Wheeler to learn how personalized plastic surgery can help you look your best. |
