It may come as no surprise that acne and its long-term effects continue to be among the most common concerns patients bring to aesthetic practices. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that up to 50 million Americans experience acne each year, and adult acne is on the rise—especially among women, with up to 22% of women now affected by...
As fall approaches, it's time to embrace laser season and focus on peeling away summer sun damage. Dermatologist Marc Halsey shares his go-to CO2 skin resurfacing treatments, known for their ability to adapt to a variety of patient concerns and their versatility in combination therapies. Below is an excerpt from Peel Back the Possibilities of...
The efficacy of Ablative versus Non-Ablative skin treatments depends on various factors, including the specific skin concerns, individual skin types, and desired outcomes. When considering introducing laser skin resurfacing technology to improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, skin laxity, pigmentation and scars, the question most...
Erbium (erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet, or Er:YAG) and CO2 (carbon dioxide) skin resurfacing are popular methods used in aesthetics for skin revitalization and treatment of various skin conditions. Both 'ablative' lasers use high-powered light beams to heat and vaporize the top layer of skin—removing old or damaged skin, triggering the...
While modern microneedling and skin resurfacing treatments boast impressive results, they’re often accompanied by undesirable side effects—from recovery downtime and pain to redness and even scarring.
After a summer refraining from treatments that may produce sun sensitivity, patients are now ready to resume their laser skin resurfacing and hair removal therapies—and your practice must be prepared.
