LASERS
What are lasers?
Lasers are like magic wands for the skin. Imagine you have a specific issue you want to fix, for example a scar, unwanted hair, pigmentation or wrinkles. The laser is an ultra-precise tool that allows us to treat just the problem area without harming the normal surrounding skin.
This is how it works - the laser emits a concentrated beam of light that is absorbed by the targeted area. Depending on the type of laser used, the specific light energy can perform different functions. For example, it might heat up and destroy hair follicles to remove unwanted hair, or it might stimulate collagen production to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.
The amazing part is that these treatments are usually quick and relatively painless, with minimal downtime. Once your skin heals and regenerates, you will start to see the results you desire, whether it is for brighter, smoother skin, fewer wrinkles, or less hair. Lasers are more than capable of giving your skin a boost to look and feel its radiant best!
Dr Ho has had many years of experience in the use of lasers. Not only does she perform multiple laser treatments daily, she is adept at combining different lasers and tweaking the parameters each and every session to provide optimal results. At Stephanie Ho Dermatology, our comprehensive suite of top of the range lasers include:
- Picoway laser - Best for rejuvenation, freckles, sun spots, brown acne marks, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, stretch marks and tattoos.
- Alex TriVantage laser - Excellent for removal of flat brown moles; great also for pigmentation and tattoos.
- VBEAM pulsed dye laser - Superb for anything pink or red e.g. rosacea, broken vessels and capillaries, red acne marks, keloid or surgical scars.
- Excel V laser - Gentle long pulsed laser for gentle skin rejuvenation or melasma.
- Smartxide Fractional CO2 laser - Very effective for resurfacing of depressed acne scars, surgical scars, white scars, drug delivery, skin rejuvenation.
- CO2 laser - For ablation of raised moles, harmless skin lumps or bumps, warts, keloids.
- GentleLase laser - Excellent hair removal device, especially for dark hairs on light skin. Minimum pain, fast and fuss free, with visible results seen after just a few sessions.
What to expect pre and post laser?
During your consultation, we will discuss your diagnosis and laser treatment options. With visual aids of similar laser procedures that have been done, we can give you a clear idea of what to expect and what can be achieved. Our ethos is always to deliver the highest standards of clinical care to all our patients. We take great care in setting reasonable expectations, ensuring a comfortable experience, and delivering the best possible results with each laser treatment.
Pre-laser consultation:
You will have ample opportunity to discuss your laser treatment plan and its potential benefits and risks with your Dermatologist. You will have ample time to consider your options before committing to any laser treatments.
During the laser:
Your care and well being is of utmost concern to us during the laser treatment. We will ensure adequate numbing to make sure you are comfortable at all times. Your specialist dermatologist will perform all laser treatments in our day surgery equipped to the highest standards.
Post-laser care:
After your laser treatment, we will counsel you on how to protect and manage your skin to minimise the risk of complications. We will also explain to you the type of downtime to expect and how to manage any symptoms that may occur when you get home. Our approachable team is always available to answer any questions you may have after your treatment. Depending on the laser treatment, you may need multiple sessions for optimal results. Your Dermatologist will schedule any necessary follow-up appointments to track your progress.
Do contact us to start your laser journey towards brighter, smoother and radiant skin!