If you have been frustrated with overgrown facial or body hair, or unsatisfied with the temporary results of the never ending hair removal or epilation methods such as shaving, tweezing, waxing and electrolysis, etc, then Laser IPL hair removal is the answer for you. Wang Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, utilizes the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Laser Hair Removal in Pasadena and Inland Empire area to permanently remove your unwanted hair, leaving your skin soft and smooth without stubbles.
Laser treatments use pulsed light energy to treat various layers or depths of tissue beneath the skin. Dr. Stewart Wang uses the ingenuity of the Cutera CoolGlide™ XEO Laser, with ability to adjust the depth of light penetration based on the condition, color and texture of your skin or hair. To understand more about permanent laser hair removal treatment options in Pasadena or Riverside area, request a consultation online or call our office at (888) 360-6688 today.
What are the common benefits of laser hair removal treatments?
At Wang Plastic Surgery, we utilize the FDA approved Cutera CoolGlide™ XEO Laser to permanently remove unwanted hair for all skin types and skin tones, from light to dark, including tanned patients. Hair follicles are darker than skin, the intense light energy targets and heaths the dark tissue, destroying the hair follicles from the skin surface, while cooling the top layers of skin, preventing any discomfort and without damaging the lighter skin tissues.
Permanent hairremoval by laser can be performed to target facial hair, remove under arm hair, bikini lines, legs, and on other body parts.
How are laser hair removal treatments performed?
Each type of treatment may vary based on your targeted treatment area, skin tone and texture or hair thickness, and your hair's growth cycle of the treated area. Typically, the treatment area is shaved; a topical anesthesia is applied, followed by a cooling gel. The hand piece glides over your skin as the light pulse occurs, while the patient may sense a mild pinch or stinging sensation. Additional cooling gel may be applied as needed for your comfort.
How long do laser hairremoval treatments take?
Laser hairremoval treatments typically take between 15 and 45 minutes; and generally between 3 to 6 treatments are needed. We can easily accommodate scheduling laser treatment appointments for any busy schedule.
What can I expect after laser hair removal treatment?
Most of our patients experience a few hours of redness at the treatment site. The redness is typically gone within 24 hours and normal activities can be resumed the very next day. CoolGlide disables the hair’s active growth phase, at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, hence 3-6 treatments are required. Dr. Wang will discuss your specific precautionary needs during your consultation at our plastic surgery offices serving Southern California.
Not long ago, doctors had no reliable, minimally-invasive options for treating spider veins. Now, with the help of laser technology, Dr. Wang is able to offer cosmetic improvement for his patients from Pasadena and the Inland Empire. Spider veins can be treated using the Cutera® XEO laser, a non-invasive skin rejuvenation device that also can be used for hair removal, skin resurfacing, and photo-facials.
Pasadena plastic surgeon Dr. Stewart Wang performs spider vein treatments to remove veins on the face and legs. Personalized treatment of your spider veins is possible because the laser device can be adjusted to tailor the amount of light penetrating into the skin. Dr. Wang takes into account the color, texture, and condition of your skin when determining the strength and duration of treatment. The Cutera® XEO laser emits concentrated pulses of light to heat and dissolve the targeted veins while keeping the top layers of skin cool to prevent damage and minimize discomfort.
To learn more about our treatment for spider veins, request a consultation online or call our office at (888) 360-6688 today. Dr. Wang will work closely with you to evaluate your spider veins or other skin blemishes and recommend a treatment plan to achieve your goals. We offer a full line of skin care treatments and cosmetic surgery near Pasadena and the Inland Empire.
What are the common benefits of spider vein treatments?
Many of our patients see dramatic improvement following their treatment at Wang Plastic Surgery, serving Pasadena and the Inland Empire. Spider veins are red, blue, or purple veins in the shape of a spider web just underneath the surface of the skin on the legs and face. Treating them helps improve your skin's appearance, creating a more uniform, unblemished look. The Cutera® XEO laser also can successfully treat minor vascular lesions such as cherry angioma, or the cherry-red to purple clusters of dilated capillaries on the surface of some people's skin.
Is this treatment safe and effective for facial spider veins?
Absolutely. With the Cutera® XEO laser, Dr. Wang is able to tailor the depth and duration of treatment based on the condition of your skin. Because the device has three levels of adjustment, your treatment can be personalized to minimize the effects of the laser on surrounding tissue and produce satisfying results for even the most sensitive skin types.
How are spider vein treatments performed?
Before any treatment, Dr. Wang evaluates the condition of your skin around the targeted treatment area to determine what level of treatment is best for you. Next, a topical anesthesia and cooling gel are applied to increase the comfort of the procedure. Once your skin is properly prepared, Dr. Wang glides the Cutera® XEO hand piece over your skin as the device emits light pulses that dissolve the spider veins. Our Pasadena and Riverside area patients sometimes require additional cooling gel for extensive treatment of more pronounced veins.
How long do spider vein treatments take?
Treatment for your spider veins can be completed in as little as 15 minutes at our cosmetic surgery office near Pasadena, with larger or more stubborn veins requiring additional treatment time. In most cases, 2 to 6 treatments are required before the spider veins reveal their final, improved appearance. Requiring minimal downtime, spider vein treatments can be performed for even the busiest women and men in Pasadena and the Inland Empire.
What can I expect after spider vein treatment?
Treatment for spider veins often results in the treated skin remaining red for several hours, with discomfort that may feel like a sunburn. For most patients, this redness lasts less than a day after the treatment. Dr. Wang will instruct you to wear sunscreen and avoid direct sunlight, and you may be given additional precautions depending on your unique needs. If you have questions or concerns after treatment, you can always contact our cosmetic surgery offices near Pasadena and the Inland Empire.
What is the recovery period like?
Most patients resume their normal activities about a day after their treatment. Within a few days the treated veins will begin to fade, and their appearance should steadily diminish as your treatment cycle continues. Plastic surgeon Dr. Wang may recommend you use special skin care products to improve your results. When all your treatments are completed, you can enjoy your younger-looking, blemish-free skin.
