Med-Laser has the largest compilation of specialty medical grade lasers in Northern New England. When you have your procedure done at Med-Laser, you'll have the confidence that your particular aesthetic procedure will be performed with the most cutting edge laser technology available - and the knowledge that all treatments are performed under ON SITE PHYSICIAN supervision. You no longer have to travel outside of Maine to benefit from the latest advances in comprehensive medical esthetic options. Med-Laser has it all under one roof! Contact us for a free consultation to see what we can do for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lasers
Aura
How does the treatment work?
The laser beam passes through the skin and penetrates the targeted vessel. The laser energy heats up and coagulates blood inside the vessel. Unsupported, vessel walls collapse and seal. These vessels later dissolve within the body.
The laser energy is delivered through a hand-held device with a cooling tip. The cooling tip provides additional safety and comfort during the treatment by lowering the thermal effect on your skin surface
What can I expect during the treatment?
You may experience a stinging sensation during the treatment, which resolves immediately after the treatment is over. In some cases, you may be offered topical anesthetic cream, which may eliminate much of the discomfort associated with the treatment
What should I expect after the procedure?
The appearance of the treated vessels will dramatically change turning from blue and purple into light red. Some of the vessels may bulge, however, any inflammation will disappear within a couple of hours. The redness of the treated vessels will be gradually disappearing as the healing process occurs, which may take anywhere between 2 and 6 weeks depending on the severity of the veins.
For more information, visit laserscope.com
Omnilux
Omnilux™ is a new technology using Light Emitting Diodes or LEDs. Omnilux™ delivers narrowband, spectrally pure light of the right intensity, wavelength and dose to achieve clinically proven results. Omnilux™ can be used to treat Mild to moderate-severe acne vulgaris, Non-melanoma skin cancers,Vitiligo and Skin rejuvenation.
Omnilux™ combination phototherapy can be used to condition the skin and to speed up the healing process, before and after a number of popular aesthetic treatments.
Omnilux™ combination phototherapy has been successfully combined with;
- Microdermabrasion
- Facial peels
- Laser ablation
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy
For more information, vistt www.phototherapeutics.com
Prolite
Type I photorejuvenation seeks to improve the visible signs of aging
Targets:
- Oxyhemoglobin
- Melanin
- Secondary (collateral target):
Water - Improves:
Skin texture
Tonicity
Homogenizes skin color
Used for:
- All benign vascular lesions including:
Facial telangiectasias
Flushing
Symptoms of rosacea
Poikiloderma
Post laser resurfacing redness - Pigmented lesions resulting from:
age
sun overexposure
For more information, visit Quantel Medical
Lyra
How does the process work?
Through a process called Selective Photothermolysis laser light is passed through the skin and is absorbed by pigment in the hair follicle. The heat generated by the laser light both injures the follicle and inhibits future growth, while leaving the skin unharmed.
What can I expect during treatment?
Laser light will be delivered through a hand held wand attached to a laser console. You may experience a stinging sensation as the laser pulse is delivered. To reduce discomfort, the cooling system automatically removes heat from the surface of your skin before, during and after the laser exposure. You should not need general anesthesia or pain medication, but a topical anesthetic cream may be applied to sensitive areas. The process can take from just a few minutes for an upper lip to several hours for a full back and legs
What can I expect after treatment?
The treated area is cleansed and you are free to return to your normal routine. Some patients may experience a slight reddening around hair follicles, though this will typically disappear within a few minutes. It is always recommended that you avoid sun exposure or use sunscreen following treatment.
Several days after treatment injured hair follicles will begin to fall out, a process that can be sped up by lightly rubbing the skin with a towel. It may seem that some hair continues to grow for several weeks after the procedure, but many of these will also fall out. What hair that is not eliminated will likely be replaced by thinner, lighter, significantly less noticeable hair
For more information, visit laserscope.com
Alexandrite
The premier medical grade laser for removing hair, pigmented lesions and wrinkle is now smaller, lighter and faster than ever. Treats all skin types quickly, comfortably and effectively. This laser offers fast treatment times, unparalleled efficacy, and the greatest flexibility treating a variety of conditions.
For more information, visit www.candelalaser.com
V-Beam
The Vbeam uses an intense beam of light, delivered in long pulses, to gently remove unwanted, damaged, or diseased cells without harming the surrounding healthy cells.
What type of lesions can be treated with the Vbeam laser?
- Angiomas
- Poikiloderma
- Facial Veins
- Red Birthmarks
- Hypertrophic Scars
- Rosacea
- Leg Veins
- Warts
Are laser treatments safe?
Lasers have been used successfully in hundreds of thousands of treatments. Laser treatments that are performed or supervised properly, by a trained physician, are safe and effective. There are many benefits to laser surgery including little if any pain, no needles for most patients, less bruising and swelling and once removed, lesions do not return.
Do treatments for skin lesions hurt?
Some patients say they feel a slight sting, like the snap of a rubber band on the skin, followed by the feeling of sunburn. Many treatments do not require anesthetics. However, some patients feel more comfortable with a local numbing agent like ice or an anesthetic cream. For others, a local anesthetic injection may be beneficial.
How many treatments are required?
This depends on the size, location, depth and color of your lesion. Spider veins on the face and age spots generally do well with one or two treatments, while darker or deeper birthmarks may require additional treatments. Treatments should be placed several weeks apart to allow your body to remove the maximum amount of pigment cells. You will continue to see a lightening of your lesion after each treatment as your body disposes of the pigment cells.
What results can be expected?
Most patients will see improvement in their vascular and pigmented lesions. The improvement can be quite dramatic. However, as with any surgical procedure, there is always a possibility that only minor changes will occur. In rare cases there is no response.
If you have been considering Vbeam or other cosmetic laser procedures, please contact our office and arrange your private consultation.
For more information, visit vbeam.com
Smoothbeam
As we age, the effects of the sun, wind, time and hormones begin to take their toll. Fine lines begin to form around the lips and eyes. As the collagen that supports the skin wears out, deeper lines and grooves form in our brow, next to the nose and down to the corners of our mouths. Surface irregularities such as pigment discolorations and active acne and scarring may also occur.
Advances in treatment options have continued to improve, from dermabrasion and chemical peels to CO2 and ERBIUM laser skin resurfacing. However, these treatments still exfoliate the protective outer layer of skin.
Gentle correction
Our Smoothbeam Diode laser was designed to combat the effects of acne and aging in a softer, gentler way. It uses a revolutionary process that delivers the laser energy through your skin’s surface, to gently stimulate the production of collagen, and change the function of the sebaceous glands that cause acne, while its dynamic cooling device protects the outer layer of your skin. As the new collagen forms, it softens the appearance of wrinkles and aging skin and reduces the number of acne lesions on your skin. Smoothbeam facial rejuvenation is so gentle that there is no interruption to your normal life.
What are treatments like?
Due to the comfort provided by the spray of the cooling device, most patients only feel a slight tingling sensation as the laser pulses. A topical anesthetic can be applied for those with sensitive skin. During your series of in-office Smoothbeam treatments, you will see an ongoing improvement in how your skin looks and feels. No tissue is removed. You can watch as your skin gradually rebuilds from the inside and restores a more youthful appearance to your skin. Over a few months, our Smoothbeam facial rejuvenation treatments can restore what nature has diminished.
Who is a candidate for Smoothbeam treatments?
Anyone wishing to reduce acne or delay the signs of aging, acne, postpone more aggressive treatments or prolong the results of previous treatments can benefit from Smoothbeam facial rejuvenation. Patients with tiny “crow’s feet” love the results of our Smoothbeam facial rejuvenation treatments.
How long will it take to see the improvement?
Every patient is different. Many see results after the second or third treatment. Treatments are normally spaced 3 to 5 weeks apart in the beginning, then 6 to 8 weeks in a maintenance program. Your maintenance program will last as long as you would like to retard the effects of aging, acne or the need for a more aggressive treatment such as laser resurfacing or a facelift.
Will Smoothbeam work for me?
Results will vary from patient to patient depending on age, skin type, condition and the number of treatments. Your doctor will review your medical history, age, skin type and pigmentation, consider your desired results, and determine the best course of treatment for you.
What are the benefits of Smoothbeam treatments?
• Smoothbeam treatments are safe and effective and work on all pigmentation and skin types.
• Smoothbeam is a non-invasive procedure performed on an outpatient basis.
• Treatments with Smoothbeam rarely produce injury to surface tissues.
• Smoothbeam can soften the appearance of depressed and hypertrophic scars.
• With Smoothbeam skin rejuvenation there is no downtime.
• Smoothbeam treatments can greatly reduce the number of active acne lesions.Schedule your private consultation today.
Find out if you could benefit from our Smoothbeam treatments or another cosmetic procedure.
For more information, vistt smoothbeam.com
Tatoo & Age Spot Treatment with the Yag Laser
For many, a tattoo is a permanent reminder of a temporary emotion. Today’s tattoos come in all shapes, colors and sizes, The high energy, pulsed technology allows the tattoo to be treated with minimal risk of scarring and less discomfort than other laser treatment.
Long wavelength, short pulse duration and high peak power combine to optimally destroy dark chromophores with a very low risk of permanent tissue damage. The long wavelength is excellent in the removal of black and dark blue ink, even in darker skin. This also significantly lowers the risk of hypopigmentation when compared to other lasers, while the short nanosecond pulse duration limits the tissue's exposure to heat build-up, therefore reducing the risk of scarring
For more information, visit conbio.com