Acne	Facial Veins	Rosacea	Unwanted Tattoo
Benign Mole	Hyperpigmentation	Scars	Unwanted Hair
Cherry Angioma	Keratosis	Skin Tag	Wrinkles
Eczema	Melasma	Spider Veins	Venous Malformation
Excess Body Fat	Psoriasis	Stretch Marks

Acne

There are different types of acne. The most common acne is the type that develops during teen years. Puberty causes hormone levels to rise, especially testosterone. High hormones signal skin glands to start making more oil (sebum). Oil releases from the pores to protect the skin and keep it moist. Acne begins when oil mixes with dead cells and clogs the skins pores. Bacteria can grow in this mixture, and if this mixture leaks into nearby tissues, it causes swelling, redness, and pus (pimples). Other causes of acne include certain medications, disorders of the endocrine system (polycystic ovary syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome). Young children and older adults can also get acne.

Available Treatments

• Medical-grade Anti-acne Topical Products
• Acne Facials
• Facial Peels
• Highly Effective Skin Cleansing Clarisonic Facial Brush
• Laser Active Acne Treatment, laser treatment with Candela’s Smoothbeam, Vbeam, Gentlemax lasers.

Benign Mole

Raised or flat moles that may be pigmented or without pigment can be unsightly and does not need surgical intervention leaving a scar.

Available Treatments

• Candela’s Smooth Beam Laser can remove these with minimal discomfort leaving no scars.

Cherry Angioma

Cherry Angioma is a non-cancerous skin growth that is fairly common that vary in size and can occur on any part of the body. They are usually bright cherry red and smooth.

Available Treatments

• Laser Vein Treatment - Candela’s Gentlemax Laser and VBeam/Perfecta Laser. Treatment is relatively painless and permanent.

Eczema

The most common form of this disease is Atopic Eczema which believed to be hereditary and often found in families with a history of Asthema. This form of Eczema can be quite itchy and most often appears as a bumpy rash on the head, scalp, neck, inside the knees and elbows. Dyshidrotic Eczema is a more severe form of the disease, which takes the form of small blisters on the hands and feet. These blisters can itch, hurt, swell or produce no symptoms at all. Though not contagious, this type or Eczema can be painful and unsightly.

Available Treatments

• Laser Eczema Treatment - Candela’s Gentlemax Laser treatment is effective and provides long-term results.

Excess Body Fat

This condition can range from small, areas of excess fat to morbid obesity. It is caused by consuming more calories than the body needs. These excess calories are stored in fat cells. Obesity in itself is a true medical disorder and is strongly related to genetics. Even smaller areas of fat collections may be related to genetics. For example, families with double chins, large saddlebags, etc.

Available Treatments

• Body Contouring | Fat & Cellulite Reduction - Lapex2000 LipoLaser (for spot fat reduction) and Vaser Lipo Selective Ultrasonic (fat removal for moderate abdomens)

Facial Veins

Facial veins range in size from very fine, red and purple veins to larger blue-green veins. The smaller veins are typically seen on the cheeks, nose and chin and are commonly due to Rosecea and damage from sunlight.

Available Treatments

• Laser Vein Treatment - Red facial veins treated with Candela’s Vbeam/Perfecta Laser and Blue/green vessels treated with Candela’s Gentlemax Laser.

Hyperpigmentation/Age and Sunspots/Benign, Dark Moles

Normal skin contains cells called melanocytes. These cells produce Melanin, the substance that gives skin its color. Too much Melanin is called hypopigmented skin. Causes include exposure to the sun, prior skin inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and age.

Available Treatments

• Laser Photo Rejuvenation - Candela’s Gentlemax Laser.
• Laser Tattoo Removal - Candela’s TriVantage Tattoo Removal Laser.
• Chemical Peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Medical-grade skin care products - lightening creams that contain hydroquinone.

Keratosis - Actinic Keratosis

Also called Solar or Senile Keratosis. Are precancerous skin conditions that develop in sun-exposed skin, especially the face, hands, forearms, and neck. Actinic Keratosis are small, noticeable, red, brown, or skin colored patches that don’t go away. They are rough in texture and often itch, burn, or sting. Early treatment of Actinic Keratosis is recommended to stop the possible progression to Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Available Treatments

• Candela’s Gentlemax Laser

Keratosis - Seborrheic Keratosis

These are skin growths that people get as they age. They are benign. These skin growths often appear on the back or chest but can occur on any part of the body. Experts don’t know what causes this condition, but research has found that it tends to run in families and is related to sun exposure. They range in color from white, to light tan, to black most are brown, some are multicolored. They range in texture from wavy and smooth to velvety, to dry, rough and bumpy.

Available Treatments

• Candela’s Gentlemax Laser

Melasma/Mask of Pregnancy

Melasma is dark skin discoloration that appears on sun-exposed areas of the face. It is a very common skin disorder. It is often associated with female hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is especially common in pregnant women, women who are taking birth control pills, and women taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause.

Available Treatments

• Laser Photo Rejuvenation - Laser treatment with the Candela’s Gentlemax Laser
• Chemical Peels
• Medical-grade Skin Care Products - topical lightening creams.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes cells to grow too quickly, sometimes including thick white, silvery, or red patches of skin, inflammation and flaking skin. Psoriasis is caused by an overactive immune system. In some cases, Psoriasis runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. Symptoms of Psoriasis may include intense itching, burning and tenderness. When Psoriasis is moderate or severe, the skin gets inflamed with noticeable red, raised areas topped with loose, silvery, scaly skin. Psoriasis sufferers suffer great embarrassment in addition to their very irritating symptoms.

Available Treatments

• Biologic Drugs
• Disease-modifying Drugs
• Phototherapy
• Topical Creams
• Laser Psoriasis Treatment - Laser therapy, we are using Candela’s NdYag Laser and are effectively treating many patients with great results, painlessly. The results are long-term, even years.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a relatively common, chronic skin disorder believed to affect 14 million Americans. Its classic symptoms are patchy flushing redness and inflammation particularly on the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. As the condition progresses, flushing becomes more persistent and noticeable. Small, red solid bumps and pus filled pimples may appear on the skin. Rosacea is sometimes mistaken for acne itself. No one knows for sure what causes Rosacea and it’s thought to be a disorder of blood vessels that causes them to swell, leading to flushing. A genetic predisposition combined with certain environmental factors that may irritate the skin is also another theory. Rosacea may be persistent and worsen over time leading to permanent changes in appearance and affecting self-esteem. Most cases can be controlled by avoiding factors that trigger flushing such as sun exposure, spicy foods, drinking hot beverages, alcohol.

Available Treatments

• Using Quality Sun Protection
• Topical Medications
• Laser Vein Treatment - Laser treatment with Candela’s VBeam Laser, pulse dye laser. We are encouraged that this new cutting-edge laser treatment for Rosacea has provided total clearance of symptoms, even for years.

Scars

Scars are a natural part of the body’s healing process. They form when the dermis (deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. The body forms new collagen fibers to mend the damage. The new scar will have a different texture and quality around the tissue. Scars can be pale or purple in appearance. They may be flat or raised.

Available Treatments

• Laser Scar Treatment - Candela’s VBeam/Perfecta Laser to eliminate the purple color. Candela’s Smoothbeam Laser to smooth out radius and irregular scars.

Skin Tag

Skin Tags are small fleshy benign growths believed to be associated with human papilloma virus. They can be unsightly and problematic when they appear or exist under tight clothing that may irritate them.

Available Treatments

• Candela’s Smoothbeam Laser

Spider Veins

These are thin threadlike veins that lie close to the surface and are commonly red, blue or purple in appearance. Spider veins can be hormonally induced and associated with pregnancy and menstruation.

Available Treatments

• Laser Vein Treatment - Candela’s Gentlemax Laser for blue spider veins and Candela’s VBeam/Perfecta Laser for red spider veins.

Stretch Marks (Striae)

Is also a term referring to thin, narrow grooves or channels usually in bands that are parallel or close together. Stretch marks are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They’re caused by tearing of the dermis, and over time can diminish but not disappear completely. They are often a result of rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth (common in puberty) or weight gain (pregnancy or muscle building). These forces on the skin overcomes the dermises elasticity.

Available Treatments

• Body Contouring - Lapex2000 LipoLaser / Candela’s GentleMax Laser / Candela’s SmoothBeam Laser / Candela’s VBeam Laser

Unwanted Tattoos

Areas of skin that have been intentionally infiltrated with ink or dye to produce a design. These may be single in color, to many colors. They may fade over time with some sun exposure, but are permanent.

Available Treatments

• Laser Tattoo Removal - Candela’s AlexTriVantage Laser

Unwanted Hair

Many people with even normal amounts of hair, to unusually excessive amounts of hair find the presence of this hair embarrassing and often irritating. Often the presence of this hair causes poor self-esteem.

Available Treatments

• Tweezing/Waxing
• Dermaplaning
• Permanent Laser Hair Removal - We use a Candela’s Gentlemax Laser which is a combination of an Candela’s NdYag Laser and an Candela’s Alexandrite Laser. This allows us to remove the hair of any skin color safely and effectively. Unfortunately, white and blond hair cannot be treated by laser therapy.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles are the result of muscle interacting with sun-damaged skin. Facial wrinkles are not formed by facial expressions, nor are wrinkles anywhere else on the body caused by habitual or repeated contractions (i.e. hands, areas above the knee, neck, chest).

Wrinkles occur because the sun inflicts damage on our skin’s collagen and elastin matrix, leaving the skin thinner, saggier, less able to retain its former, tighter contour. Exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays over time activates genes that are already in our skin to function in an abnormal way, producing damaged-looking skin.

Available Treatments

• Laser Skin Tightening - Laser treatments on our Candela’s GentleMax Laser and Candela’s SmoothBeam Laser, non-invasively induce natural collagen production that smooth out wrinkles. This can occur anywhere on the body with long-term results
• Botox
• Juvederm
• Microdermabrasion
• Hydrafacials
• Chemical Peels
• Medical-grade Skin Care Products - medical-grade skin care products that are only available in doctor’s offices because they deliver the most effective results. These are effective and affordable skin care regimens that help maintain your skin’s rejuvenation.

Venous Malformation

These are congenital malformations of the venous system. Venous malformations are present at birth and grow proportionately with the child.

Available Treatments

• Laser treatment with Candela’s Perfecta Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser.