Skin Rejuvenation
Advanced, Non-Invasive Treatments to
Reverse the Effects of Aging,
Active Lifestyles, and a Lifetime
of Damage from the Sun's Rays
Revolutionary Technology for Revitalized, Beautiful Skin
For Skin Rejuvenation and Tightening, Southwest Laser and MedSpa offers several different types of treatments, each proven, safe, and on the leading edge of modern science. When you visit us, we can assess your skin, and design just the right treatment for your desired results.
Photorejuvenation
Southwest Laser and MedSpa utilizes BBL™ or broadband light generated by the Profile ™ by Sciton™. This innovative technology sets new standards for the treatment of skin conditions associated with aging, active lifestyles and sun damage. BBL broadband light allows us to precisely treat fine wrinkles, age and sunspots, small facial veins and several other skin blemishes. Your treatment will be tailored to match your skin’s condition and your desired result.
FAQ
How does BBL work?
The light energy delivered by the BBL handpiece will gently heat up the upper layers of your skin. The heat absorbed by the targeted areas will stimulate your skin cells to generate new collagen. This will help restore your skin to it’s natural beauty. In addition, the photothermal energy will target and eliminate many of the fine vessels that cause redness and the unwanted melanin responsible for pigmented lesions. The end result is smoother, vibrant, and younger looking skin.
What areas can be treated?
Any area of the body can be treated. The most common areas are those most exposed to the damaging effects of the sun. The most popular treatments are for the face, neck, back of the hands, chest and shoulders.
How many treatments will I need?
Usually 2-5 treatments, at 2-4 week intervals will produce the desired results. A package of treatments can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
Will it be uncomfortable?
The procedure is gentle, non-invasive, and safe. Most clients describe the sensation to be like the snap of a rubberband on the skin as the pulses of energy are delivered. Some clients who are extra sensitive opt to have a topical numbing cream applied beforehand.
What should I expect after treatment?
This is a non-invasive, gentle procedure with virtually no downtime. In most cases, you will be able to resume all your normal activities and apply makeup. You may experience some redness and occasionally very minor swelling. This will resolve within a few hours. The pigmented areas and capillaries treated may appear darker temporarily. This is normal. The pigmenteds areas will flake off at a later stage and the redness will soon fade away. Your skin will feel smoother, fine wrinkles and pores will be less noticeable and uneven skin tones will improve significantly.
ProFractional™ Therapy
ProFractional Therapy is a quick and comfortable laser procedure with little downtime, used for improving the overall appearance of your skin.
FAQ
How does ProFractional work?
ProFractional uses a tiny laser beam to treat thousands of pinpoint areas of your skin. Because only a fraction of your skin is directly treated with the laser, the surrounding untreated tissue promotes rapid healing. This skins wound healing response creates new collagen which adds firmness and resilience to the skin.
What areas can be treated?
Most skin areas can be treated. Popular treatment areas are the face and neck, though many people also treat the chest and hands.
How many treatments will I need?
Excellent results can be obtained in just one treatment, though the number of treatments may vary from patient to patient.
Will it be uncomfortable?
ProFractional therapy is widely reguarded as a comfortable procedure, usually tolerated with the use of a topical numbing cream or local anesthetic, depending on the depth of treatment.
What should I expect immediately after my treatment?
Immediately following the procedure you may experiance mild redness and a sensation resembling sunburn. You will be advised on specific after-treatment care recommendations, which may include analgesics and application of an ointment to keep the skin moist.
When should I expect results?
As your skin heals in the days following your treatment, you may notice a general tightening effect. However, the true benefit of ProFractional is the collagen remodeling that occurs during the 4 to 6 months following your treatment.
Skin Tightening Therapy
SouthWest Laser and Medspa is one of the first to offer Sciton’s exciting new skin tightening technology. Sciton’s BBL is utilized with an added skin tightening filter. The proper combination of skin surface cooling and pulsed light treatment create a beneficial rise in temperature at a desirable point below the skin surface. Collagen is targeted and it is made to partially coagulate and contract. After a series of treatments, a tightening of the skin can be achieved.
FAQ
How many treatments will it take before I see results?
This is not an overnight process. A tightening of the skin can be felt immediately post-treatment, but a series of treatments every 2-4 weeks are needed to achieve optimum results. Improvement in the skin continues over the next six months.
Will the treatment be painful?
There should be minimal discomfort during this procedure. The handpiece utilized contains a cold chill plate, which helps with any discomfort and keeps the skin cool and protected. The feeling of the pulsed light can be compared to that of the snap of a small rubber band.
What can I expect post-treatment?
A mild to moderate sunburn sensation can be present and a tightening should be noticed for up to 2 hours after your treatment. There should be no significant discomfort, and you'll experience no “down-time” as a result of this procedure. You can resume your normal activities and skin care. Makeup can be worn immediately post-treatment.
For More Information
By all means, feel free to call, or come in to SouthWest Laser and Medspa. We'd be happy to show you firsthand how this simple procedure works. Visit our Locations, Hours & Contact Info page here for information on how to reach us, or for directions to the spa.
Superficial Skin Resurfacing – MicroLaserPeel®
A MicroLaserPeel removes a thin layer of damaged skin to improve texture and provide a more youthful appearance. It provides superior results because it can be administered with great precision of depth.
FAQ
How does MicroLaserPeel work?
The MicroLaserPeel's beam is scanned over a treatment area to remove a very thin layer of the skin. Removing the top layer eliminates some of the damaged cells that can give skin a tired, aged look. As the skin heals, freash cells grow and resurface the treated area. The result is healthier-looking skin, often with reduced wrinkles and improved color evenness.
What conditions can be treated with MicroLaserPeel?
- Mild wrinkles
- Scars
- Keratosis
- Sun Damage (e.g., freckles)
- Pigment irregularities
What areas of the body can be treated?
Most skin areas can be treated. Popular treatment areas are the face and neck, though many people also treat the chest and hands.
How many treatments will I need?
Excellent results can be obtained in just one treatment, though the number of treatments may vary from patient to patient.
Will it be uncomfortable?
One of the primary advantages of MicroLaserPeel is that it causes little pain because it does not penetrate very deep into the skin. At its most shallow settings, most people can tollerate treatment with no anesthetic at all. At deeper settings, a topical numbing cream is typically used.
What should I expect immediately after my treatment?
Immediately following the procedure you will notice that the skin has a "frosty" appearance. This is the dehydrated skin that will peel away within the next few days following the treatment. You may experiance some skin redness and a sensation resembling sunburn, as well as mild swelling.
When should I expect results?
Because only the outer layer of skin is treated, most patients notice an obvious improvement in tone, texture and color evenness once the skin heals in approximately 3-4 days.