Intense Pulsed Light System (IPL)
Permanent Hair Reduction
- After evaluating different IPL systems, Dr. Carter decided that the Palomar IPL device offered the best long-term solution for hair reduction for different skin types.
- The Palomar StarLux IPL is unique in the field because it produces the highest total energy of any light-based system currently available. The Palomar Star Lux system delivers pulsed light over one smooth pulse interval that keeps the epidermal temperature lower making the treatments more comfortable. The safe delivery of larger amounts of energy provides more effective treatments.
- IPL hair removal requires a series of treatments due to the natural growth cycle of the hair follicle.
- Human hair grows in cycles of active, resting, and transitional stages. The IPL "targets" the pigment (melanin) in the hair follicle that is at its peak during the active growth cycle.
- We start our patients by recommending a series of 4-5 treatments. Depending on your hair and skin characteristics, more treatments may be recommended. Treatment remains most successful for dark brown and black hair due to the "strong" target for the laser. Blond, white, and grey hair has less melanin in the hair follicle, resulting in a weak or non-existent target for the laser.
For more information, Palomar's web page is helpful at www.palomarmedical.com
Photofacial Skin Rejuvenation
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Intense pulsed light treatments with the Palomar Starlux system are very effective for improving sun-damage, age spots (sun-induced freckles), red spots (broken capillaries, facial veins, or diffuse redness, such as rosacea), and other facial imperfections surface discolorations of the skin. In addition to the improvement in skin discolorations, many patients experience a general improvement in skin texture as well as some tightening of the pores.
IPL Skin Treatments using the photofacial process treats the entire face rather than a single isolated area or imperfection, conveying an overall revitalized and youthful appearance. The term "photofacial" refers specifically to the treatment of the face; however this procedure can be used on any area of the body. A treatment takes only 20 to 60 minutes (depending on the areas being treated), and you can return to work or daily activities immediately. It is administered in a series of four to six treatment sessions, providing gradual, natural improvement with excellent results. Patients will generally require 3 to 6 treatments to achieve optimal results, depending on the amount of discoloration to be treated and individual response to treatment. Fees vary with the area treated.
Intense pulsed light is not particularly effective in treating leg veins and we do not recommend using it for that purpose.
The advantages of photofacial IPL over other skin resurfacing methods are considerable, particularly for a younger population with mild to moderate skin damage.
IPL is now considered the gold standard of Photofacial treatments*
*Skin& Aging - ISSN: 1096-0120- Voloume 14 - Issue 1_2006 - January 2006 - Pages: 52 - 56
CoolTouch Laser
This remarkable advance laser treatment provides laser rejuvenation designed to reduce the effects of aging by delivering laser energy through the skin's surface and gently stimulating the production of collagen. CoolTouch has a protective cooling spray that is applied to the skin to allow laser light to pass harmlessly thought the upper layers of your skin to stimulate cells that produce collagen deep beneath the surface. Collagen and elastin fibers continue to increase after your treatments for several months that leads to softening and improvement of facial wrinkles and depressed scars with minimal to no down time. CoolTouch is an effective tool for improving acne scarring. For the best results, Dr. Carter recommends a series of four treatments spaced about four weeks apart. Your results will continue to evolve up to 6 months after the treatment series. Optimal treatment will include a maintenance program with repeat laser treatments every 4-6 months.
It is recommended that you add a comprehensive topical skin care programs, such as, BioMedic or Obagi to your Cool Touch treatments to improve the surface of the skin while CoolTouch stimulates collagen production deep in the skin improving lines and wrinkles. You may be a little red after a treatment, but most patients have the treatment, put their makeup on, and continue their normal activities without further interruption.
For further information, please go to www.cooltouch.com.
Clinical Skin Care
As we age, maintaining that healthy glow with a smooth clear complexion becomes more difficult. We offer a number of non-surgical rejuvenating treatments are available for individuals who want to eliminate or soften imperfections on their facial skin and achieve a clearer, fresher appearance.
Dr. Carter established the Skin Care Clinic in 1993 to meet his patients’ skin care needs. Our office is the first in Salem to offer BioMedic Clinical Care; a revolutionary skin treatment program that addresses the special needs of aging skin. In 1999 we added Obagi products, an advanced skincare line designed to prevent future damage, protect healthy skin and correct previous damage.
Topical Skin Care Solutions
BioMedic is a professional line of skin care products that offers aesthetic corrective in-office procedures (chemical peels and post-procedure home care products) and a home care product line that is exclusive to physicians.
For more information about skin care: www.biomedic.com
Obagi offers a range of prescription-strength skin care solutions that can help you achieve the skin transforming results you desire.
For more information about skin care: www.obagi.com.
BOTOX® Cosmetic: is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause facial lines to form over time.
No matter what your age, if your frown, forehead furrows, crows feet, or laugh lines linger long after a facial expression is made, Botox Cosmetic can be an effective, nonsurgical solution
- A simple, nonsurgical, practitioner-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe animation lines.
- Men are often excellent candidates for BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments
- Botox is also used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating)
For more information go to www.botoxcosmetic.com.
Natural fillers to restore volume and smooth facial wrinkles and folds
Our office offers several dermal (skin) fillers that restore volume and fullness to the skin to improve facial wrinkles, folds and volume loss. We will help you find the right dermal filler that will meet your needs. We also offer facial rejuvenation packages to meet your individual needs. Call our office today to make an appointment for a consultation.
- Restylane® is natural cosmetic dermal filler composed of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the human body. Restylane is a great tool for plumping lips, filling folds and creases and giving you a quick improvement. It has been used in more than 3 million treatments in over 70 countries and is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds.
For more information go to www.restylaneusa.com
- Juvéderm™ is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration.
For more information go to www.juvedermusa.com
- Radiesse® is a safe, next generation cosmetic dermal filler that lasts longer than the former leading filler. It is setting a new standard for the correction of facial lines and wrinkles, restoring a natural, youthful look in an easy, convenient treatment.
Sculptra® is an enduring treatment used for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss or lipoatrophy. Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat underneath the skin that can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Sculptra® is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. No skin testing is required.
For more information go to www.sculptra.com/US/Index.jsp
