Monthly Archives: March 2017

What Is the Best Treatment for Vitiligo and Psoriasis?

If you suffer from vitiligo or psoriasis, then you know just how debilitating these skin conditions can be.  Vitiligo occurs when pigments within the skin are no longer able to make pigment; as a result, white patches appear all over the person’s body.  Psoriasis is a similar skin condition in which red, scaly patches appear all over the skin.  However, this autoimmune disease occurs when too many skin cells to rapidly build up; as a result, skin becomes itchy and flaky. No matter which of these skin disorders you suffer from, it’s likely you’re looking for relief from your most visible symptoms: discolored skin patches.  At the Laser Skin Care Center in Long Beach, CA, our dermatologists are pleased to offer XTRAC treatments, a powerful laser light therapy that can quickly clear away visible skin patches from vitiligo or psoriasis. The FDA-approved XTRAC system is the best treatment for these skin disorders because it focuses on delivering long-lasting results.  The XTRAC technology delivers a focused beam of ultraviolet light directly to the active lesion, which helps clear it quickly and [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:35+00:00March 15th, 2017|psoriasis, vitiligo|

What Are the Benefits of Using VelaShape With Cellfina?

You may already know that Cellfina is an excellent solution for individuals who may be bothered by the appearance of cellulite on their thighs and buttocks.  Cellfina’s FDA-approved microneedling technology breaks up the collagen bands that push fat tissue up to the surface of the skin, resulting in the dimpling that’s so common with cellulite.  With just a single 30-minute treatment, clients can see impressive results that last for two or more years. Now it turns out that there’s another treatment that can be used to complement the incredible results from Cellfina– one that can tighten and smooth skin to highlight your cellulite-free body! At the Laser Skin Care Center in Long Beach, CA, our technicians can use VelaShape alongside Cellfina treatments to help produce your best results possible.  Since Cellfina uses microneedling methods to break up the bands that cause cellulite, patients often notice tiny puncture wounds at the treatment site.  VelaShape eliminates the appearance of microscopic punctures by using radiofrequency energy to heat and tighten the deepest dermis layers. In addition to this effect, VelaShape combines radiofrequency and massage [...]

2024-04-08T14:11:59+00:00March 5th, 2017|Cellfina, VelaShape|

What Laser Treatments Are Good For Ethnic Skin?

For African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Hispanic-Americans, finding the best laser treatments for laser hair removal and skin resurfacing can be a frustrating challenge. Since many laser devices are designed to target dark pigment on lighter skin, clients with ethnic skin may not see as optimal results. The experience is certainly a disappointing one – especially considering it’s 2017! Fortunately, a new range of laser technologies have made it possible for clients with ethnic skin to enjoy better results – and they’re now available at Laser Skin Care Center in Long Beach, CA. Whether you’re looking for laser hair removal or laser skin resurfacing, take a look at the laser treatments that are ideal for ethnic skin: Clear + Brilliant: Clear + Brilliant laser treatments is commonly known as “lunchtime laser resurfacing”, as its effective without requiring significant downtime. The Clear and Brilliant laser targets and heats darker pigments in the skin which caused the breakdown of red and brown spots. Other benefits to this laser procedure includes the appearance of smaller pores and improvement in skins elasticity. You’ll need a [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:36+00:00March 5th, 2017|Clear + Brilliant, Facial Rejuvenation, hyperpigmentation, Laser Skin Resurfacing|

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