Treatment offerings for the following conditions

UTILIZING THE Lyra™ ND:YAG LASER TECHNOLOGY
Whether it's blue leg veins, unwanted body hair, shaving bumps or acne, the Lyra™ ND:YAG laser is the answer. 
Lyra is safe and effective on all skin types including tanned skin!
We provide the safest treatment with the FIRST laser system FDA cleared for ALL skin types.

For all treatments: Dr. Vanderlinde will perform an initial consultation and evaluation.
 Dr. Vanderlinde will then go over an appropriate course of therapy, including a discussion of realistic results.
 You will also be given instructions for preparation and skin care for both before and after your treatment.
During a treatment, Dr. Vanderlinde will guide the Laser handpiece over the treatment area while Laser light is
pulsed through the skin. This light penetrates the very top layer of skin to reach the intended target, whether
 that target is hair follicles or small veins or oil glands. Several treatment sessions will be needed for optimum results.

ACNE

Before	After

Acne is a condition caused by skin cells that do not shed properly and plug pores, causing oil and bacteria to be trapped inside. As the oil and bacteria accumulates, the skin becomes inflamed and swells outwards forming the familiar whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. The most common type of acne shows up on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest. Ask about reduced rates for students!

Here's what you can expect immediately following the treatment:
Mild to moderate redness and swelling that will fade in as little as a couple hours to as much as a few days.

Here's what you can expect your final outcome to be:
While outcomes vary from person to person a prospective clinical study indicates that over 90% of patients treated experience marked reduction in acne lesions.

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ROSACEA / FACIAL VEINS

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A disorder involving chronic inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids; it may cause redness, vascularity (increased prominence of the blood vessels), swelling or hyperplasia (increase in size of the tissue), or skin eruptions similar to acne.

Here's what you can expect immediately following the treatment:
The area will blanch immediately following the laser application. Several seconds later it will be replaced with erythema which will fade within a few days.

Here's what you can expect your final outcome to be:
Full resolution. Usually requires several treatments to completely eliminate all vessels.

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HAIR REDUCTION

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Undesirable hair anywhere on the body and face.

Here's what you can expect immediately following the treatment:
Perifollicular erythema (reddening around hair shaft) immediately following laser application. On occasion this reaction is absent or minimal.

Here's what you can expect your final outcome to be:
Hair takes 1 - 2 weeks to fall out. Requires multiple treatments with occasional maintenance treatments.

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SHAVING BUMPS

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Pseudo-folliculitis (razor bumps) is a common condition of a closely shaved area, which occurs in people with thick curly hair. The problem results when highly curly hairs grow back into the skin causing inflammation and a foreign body reaction. Over time, this can cause keloidal scarring which looks like hard bumps.

Here's what you can expect immediately following the treatment:
Perifollicular erythema (reddening around hair shaft) immediately following laser application. On occasion this reaction is absent or minimal.

Here's what you can expect your final outcome to be:
Full resolution. Requires multiple (up to five) treatments with occasional maintenance treatments.

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BLEMISHES & BROWN SPOTS

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A skin disorder characterized by flat patches of increased pigmentation, associated with aging and/or sun exposure. Although most frequently called 'Liver Spots', they are unrelated to the liver or liver function. They may also be called 'Age Spots'.

Here's what you can expect immediately following the treatment:
Full vaporization with light graying of tissue at treatment time. The area turns darker within a few hours and flakes off in about one week. If the pigment is diffuse or light brown, the end point is not as obvious, however, the lesion should turn darker and flake off as normal.

Here's what you can expect your final outcome to be:
Full resolution. Dark brown lentigines may require two or more treatments.

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FACIAL REJUVENATION

Option 1 (one laser only)

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Option 2 (dual laser treatment)

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Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation treats fine wrinkles and sun-damaged skin. Patients with photo-damage and photo-aging often benefit from the procedure. Specifically addresses: sun damage, wrinkles, photo-aging, lentigines and facial telangiectasia, vascular and pigment irregularities.

With this process solar lentigines and facial telangiectasia are treated individually with the Aura/Gemini laser. The entire face is "painted" with the Aura/Gemini. This is followed by a second pass with the Lyra/Gemini laser, for facial toning and the treatment of fine wrinkles.

Here's what you can expect immediately following the treatment:
Solar lentigines may darken following treatment. After painting technique a slight erythema might be present.

Here's what you can expect your final outcome to be:
With this procedure patients will typically benefit from 3-8 treatments. Clearing of sun damage such as lentigines will be evident after the first few treatments. Wrinkle improvement will be gradual over the first three months of treatment as new collagen forms, creating a smoother, younger looking skin.

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SPIDER VEINS

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Abnormally dilated blood vessels associated with a number of diseases. Could occur anywhere on the body.

Here's what you can expect immediately following the treatment:
As the laser energy is applied, the vessel will disappear. Several seconds later it will be replaced with erythema (redness) which will fade within a few days (face) or weeks (legs)

Here's what you can expect your final outcome to be:
Full resolution. May need several treatments to completely eliminate vessels.

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DiamondTome Skin Resurfacing

Skin Resurfacing can reduce the effects of aging on our skin. Years of sun exposure and the aging process take their toll on the skin, creating lines, wrinkles, and changes in texture and color. Not only is the face a likely victim of these changes, but the neck, chest, cleavage, arms and hands may be affected as well. Skin Resurfacing is a treatment that improves wrinkles, skin texture and color by removing the topmost layer of skin leaving it more supple and vibrant. Skin Resurfacing also stimulates the elastic tissue beneath the surface of the skin resulting in a healthier and firmer appearance. Skin Resurfacing treatments are normally administered by a trained clinician, nurse, aesthetician, or physician. A wonderful alternative or compliment to chemical peels, the DiamondTome™ Skin Resurfacing treatment is non-invasive, pain-free and requires no down time after treatment. Leading plastic surgeons and dermatologist regard the DiamondTome™ system as being more gentle and affective than other exfoliating systems, even at higher settings. The length of the treatment and number of treatments vary depending on skin type and condition. Results are gradual but highly effective. Most people experience softer, smoother skin after their first treatment.

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