Laser Services
We offer a unique setting for the ideal laser treatment experience.
With exceptional services and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere,
our goal is to provide quality care recognizing your individual
needs.
How They Work
The word LASER is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification
by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers work by bouncing
a beam of light back and forth between optical mirrors and lenses,
amplifying the strength with each cycle. When the beam is powerful
enough, it is released in a short pulse of energy. This burst
of energy causes a carefully controlled burn. The light emitted
by the laser is directed/attracted to a specific target, such
as melanin (the pigment in your skin tone or a brown/black hair
follicle); oxyhemoglobin (red blood cells, as in a facial vein
or leg vein), or a specific ink color in tattoos. This attraction
is called selective photothermolysis. Photo means light and thermolysis
means destroying with heat. This specific laser targeting process
allows us to treat just the chromophore, or item that you wish
to be rid of and not the surrounding skin thus reducing unwanted
side effects and damage to the skin that could result in scarring.
Different types of lasers are used to remove irregular contours,
discolored areas, tattoos, blood vessels and unwanted hair.
Some of these lasers can be calibrated to have a longer pulse
of the laser light or a higher energy of light to accommodate
the color of one's skin tone. More energy is required to treat
light skinned individuals and less energy is required to treat
dark skinned individuals. Our physicians use a formula which
takes into account a patient's age, skin type, health history
and area of treatment to determine the most beneficial settings
of the laser.
How do I find out more?
For more information about our Laser Services, we encourage
you to call 321-253-9553 and schedule an in-office consultation
today!
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