Burbank Plastic Surgery » Lasers

Laser Acne Treatment in Burbank

Merlin Silk — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:19:15 +0000

Treatment of acne with a intense pulsed light (IPL) laser inhibits future breakouts of inflammatory acne. By using advanced technology, such as contact cooling, Dr. Orloff is able to deliver a more comfortable treatments for your patients.

Our dual band laser employs a blue spectrum of light that is absorbed by porphyrins; this destroys p. acnes bacteria to inhibit future acne breakouts.

The advantages of using our IPL laser are

Few, if any, side effects are typically experienced, compared with topical or oral medications.
Pulsed light treatment of acne may supplement other treatments, enhancing overall results and patient satisfaction.

Getting Rid of Large, Dark Tattoos

Merlin Silk — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:48:48 +0000

Dark ink large or small tattoos can be completely removed or faded with laser treatments. The number of treatments will vary depending on the type of ink used, size of the tattoo and depth of the tattoo. Even different colors such as red, yellow, or green can be successfully treated and faded. Each treatment usually only lasts several minutes. We implement different techniques such as local anesthetic, numbing cream, and cold to make it as comfortable as possible.

The following pictures show the effect of the laser after only a few application…

Tattoo Removal – One Treatment Only

Merlin Silk — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:30:02 +0000

Skins vary widely and the way the tattoo had been applied can make a big difference for the required number of treatments with the laser to remove it.

The following demonstrates that in some cases a single laser treatment with the the tattoo removal laser can make a big difference…

Only one or two more treatments might be required to render the tattoo invisible to the naked eye.

Laser Hair Removal

Merlin Silk — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:34:37 +0000

When faced with unwanted body or facial hair laser hair removal offers a very permanent hair reduction. Compared to other methods of hair removal such as tweezing, waxing, or plucking this method is faster and more comfortable. A specialized laser delivers light energy to the hairy area and gently eliminates the hair follicle while preserving the skin. Hair removal treatments are performed in a series-usually 5-7 treatments spaced 4-8 weeks apart. Each session lasts 15 minutes to several hours depending on the number of areas covered. The laser treatments work best on dark hair. All areas of the body can be treated. Feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Specifically-filtered pulsed light destroys cells that grow new hair, while contact cooling ensures patient comfort and safety.

Laser Tattoo Removal

Merlin Silk — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:20:08 +0000

If you have a tattoo you no longer want, laser removal can eliminate the tattoo for you. Our YAG tattoo removal laser emits specific light energy that is absorbed by the tattoo pigment. We can treat blue ink as well as colored tattoos. The pigment is broken up by the laser into smaller pieces that the body can then eliminate on its own. After the laser treatment session the tattoo is covered by antibiotic ointment and a light bandage. The area can develop a thin scab that usually heals in a few days. The tattoo removal often requires multiple treatments about 6 weeks apart.

Removing Spider Veins on Your Face

Merlin Silk — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:51:04 +0000

Rosecia and facial vein removal. If you have prominent facial veins or facial redness these can be treated with Candela V-beam laser. This pulse-dye laser technology emits specific light that is absorbed by red blood vessels. This light energy causes the blood vessels to be smaller and lighter with each treatment. For best results these treatments are performed in a series of 5-7 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart. The laser treatment has minimal down time and you can apply make up following the session.

Observe on these images how much the redness of the nose is reduced…

Clear the Skin with Laser

Merlin Silk — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:52:12 +0000

The laser has found entry in many areas of medicine and plastic and cosmetic surgery is no exception. There are many different types of lasers used, specialized for the different applications and goals.

Laser skin rejuvenation improves many skin imperfections. Lasers using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses a broad spectrum of light to achieve many benefits. Your skin tone and texture will become more even and uniform eliminating spots and blotchiness. These treatments are performed in a series usually 5-7 treatments spaced 4-7 weeks apart. The therapy stimulates growth of collagen and elastin that leaves the skin feeling smoother and tighter. It can eliminate fine lines. The light is also absorbed by vascular lesions such as small capillaries on the cheeks and around the nose and over times slowly destroys them. It leaves the skin looking less red. Sun damage can cause more freckles and brown spots. These darker pigmented lesions absorb the light energy and fade over time. The treatments take 30-60 minutes and have no down time. You can apply make up on immediately after the treatment and return to your usual activities.