F.A.S.T. procedure
The F.A.S.T. procedure, developed by Dr. Schweiger, uses the most effective laser technology for the treatment of acne scars in an innovative way to improve results and decrease downtime. F.A.S.T. stands for Focal Acne Scar Treatment; this focal acne scar …
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
Acne scars can be disfiguring and embarrassing for those who suffer from them. It’s like wearing a badge on your skin telling the world about your battle with acne. Unfortunately, there is no makeup in the world that can correct …
INTENSE PULSED LIGHT
What is IPL? IPL or Intense Pulsed Light (aka Photofacials) use a broad spectrum of light to target melanin (the pigmented cells forming sun spots and pigmentation after acne lesions) and hemoglobin (the red cells that are found in blood …
KTP LASER
The KTP laser is used to treat many causes of redness on the face, including blood vessels, rosacea and post-inflammatory erythema (the redness left behind after acne.) KTP is an abbreviation for potassium titanyl-phosphate, though the laser is commonly called …
FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER
What is the most effective treatment for acne scarring?The best treatment for most patients with acne scarring is the Fractional CO2 laser. Examples of this laser include the Fraxel Re:pair, the MiXto laser, the TotalFX and the Matrix CO2. These …
LASER GENESIS
What is the Laser Genesis? Laser Genesis improves the skin’s texture and tone, using a laser energy that does not cause any downtime. After a short series of treatments, improvement is seen in the complexion of the skin. The type …
FRAXEL LASER SURGERY
What is the Fraxel laser treatment? Fraxel is a non-ablative fractional laser treatment that is often used in the treatment of acne scarring. It is named the “Fraxel” since it only treats a small fraction of the skin each visit, …
MICRODERMABRASION
Microdermabrasion is an in-office treatment that removes the outer layer of dead skin cells. The procedure using a gentle mechanical abrasion in combination with suction. The treatment itself is not painful and takes only fifteen minutes in the office. There …