Laser Skin Rejuvenation - by Dr. Vafa

At LaserTouch Aesthetics, Dr. Ali Vafa of New York Medical Aesthetics conducts all Botox, dermal filler, radiosurgery, mole and wart treatment, and skin rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Vafa is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and has had extensive training in Medical Aesthetic procedures. He specializes in the use of Botox and Dermal Fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm and Radiesse.

Dr. Vafa is committed to being a leader in aesthetic medicine by providing his patients the newest advances combined with the highest quality medical care in New York City.

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At LaserTouch Aesthetics, we use advanced Cutera technologies in treatment of various skin conditions.

Cutera Xeo, equipped with a CoolGlide long-pulse ND:Yag, is an advanced laser device, highly effective in Laser Genesis skin rejuvenation procedure, and commonly used for treating facial veins, leg veins, skin pores, sun spots, freckles, age spots and scars. Xeo, equipped with the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) OPS600 technology, is commonly used for treatment of sun and age spots.

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Laser Genesis

$249 per treatment per area Comfortably treat excessive redness, enlarged pores, uneven skin texture, and fine lines and wrinkles! Laser Genesis skin therapy is an innovative technologically and an advanced way to promote vibrant and healthy-looking skin in men and women. The Laser Genesis Difference The Laser Genesis utilizes laser technology to safely and effectively treat uneven skin texture, scars, and large pores, and diffuse excessive redness. Laser Genesis is a comfortable, non-ablative, non-invasive form of skin therapy. You can expect to see subtle yet consistent results after each treatment, without unwanted side effects such as bruising or excessive skin irritation. Your therapy can be performed in a relaxed manner without the use of general or local anesthesia, gel, or cream.

Pore reduction

Sun spot reduction

How Does Laser Genesis Work?
By gently heating the upper dermis well below your skin’s surface, Laser Genesis warms the miniature swollen vessels that create diffuse redness, which are then absorbed by the body over the period of a few weeks. The procedure also stimulates collagen renewal, resulting in tighter pores, smoother skin, and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. This method of promoting collagen renewal also smoothes, flattens, and removes the red discoloration of scars.

What is Diffuse Redness?
Diffuse redness is a general appearance of facial redness, such as rosy or blotchy cheeks. Individuals with diffuse redness may also blush easily. This condition is caused by dilated capillaries, resulting in an appearance of general redness and may be accompanied by broken capillaries or facial veins. The most commonly affected areas are the nose, forehead, and cheeks. Diffuse redness is often associated with a condition called rosacea and it can be hereditary. Laser Genesis therapy will help your appearance by gently treating and drastically reducing the appearance of this condition.

What Areas Can Be Treated?
Laser Genesis patients report excellent results over their entire faces, necks, and décolletage. Additionally, Laser Genesis is very adept at diminishing the appearance of scars on all parts of the body, including acne and surgical scarring.

What Does Laser Genesis Feel Like?
Patients often describe the treatment as relaxing and therapeutic. You will experience a gentle warming of your skin’s surface during the procedure as the laser hand piece is moved back and forth about 1/2 inch above your skin, similar to airbrushing. You can expect to return to normal activities immediately, using sunscreen if participating in outdoor activities.

What Are the Possible Side Effects?
Although most patients report few, if any, side effects, the most common is a slight redness that disappears a short time following treatment.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The treatment results are cumulative. On average, patients require four to six treatments in order to achieve the best results.

When Will I See Results?
Most patients notice immediate improvement in pore size and the texture of their skin. Redness and fine lines are considerably less noticeable with future treatments.

How Long Do Results Last?
While treatment with Laser Genesis is the most permanent option available, the factors that contribute to aging and diffuse redness will eventually create new swollen capillaries and collagen destruction. Maintenance recommendations will be based on your individual symptoms and lifestyle.

Intensed Pulse Light (IPL) For Spot, Sunspot, Agespot and Freckle Removal

$249 per treatment per area Your face, hands, and arms are the first parts of the body to show signs of aging because they receive so much exposure. Our Laser Rejuvenation will rid you of age spots, freckles and pigment lesions as well as reverse the signs of aging. Takes 3-5 treatments. A consultation is needed to evaluate the brown spot and determine how effective the treatment might be. Patients should not have a tan before their laser treatment. Numbing cream is generally not needed in the treatment of brown spots. Depending on the type of treatment performed there may be sunburn like feeling, redness, bruising and scabbing. The skin heals quickly within 3-7 days with the application of a greasy ointment such as petroleum jelly.

The effectiveness depends on the type of brown spot. For liver spots (lentigines) 1-2 treatments per area are generally needed. Other brown spots may have more variable results.

FAQ For IPL

What areas can be treated?
Virtually any part of your body with sun and age spots can be safely treated. The face, chest, shoulders and arms are the most popular areas for treatment because they have typically had the most sun exposure. Discrete brown spots, excessively ruddy complexions and skin densely covered with freckles respond well to treatment.

What do treatments feel like?
When the handpiece is placed on your skin, it will feel cool and comfortable. When the pulse of light is delivered, you may feel a mild, brief pinching sensation.

How long will the treatment take?
The actual treatment will only take a few minutes. And, since there is no need to apply gel or any topical anesthetic, your total appointment time can easily fit within your lunch hour.

How many treatments will I need?
Typically, one or two treatments are sufficient to see significant results. Additional treatments may be required for very large or dark spots, densely freckled areas, or excessively sun damaged skin.

What happens after the treatment?
Immediately following the treatment, the spots may start to darken. You may notice a slight reddening of the surrounding skin. This typically subsides within a couple of hours. Over the course of the next one to three weeks, darkened spots will fade and flake off. Your mottled complexion will clear.