Laser Hair Removal
 Hair growth comprises three stages. Laser technology is designed to treat hair in its active, or anagen, phase of growth when it contains the most pigment.
Highly concentrated light is transmitted 1-5 millimeters into the skin. The light targets the melanin, or pigment, in hair follicles. The pigment absorbs the light, where it is converted to heat, causing thermal damage to the follicle without harming the surrounding skin. The follicle is then disabled, and hair regrowth is prevented.
Several factors determine the number of treatments required to achieve the desired results: the rate of hair growth, the type of hair (coarse or thin) and the color of hair. Each varies between individuals and different body areas. While most patients report a significant reduction in hair growth after one or two laser sessions, additional laser treatments are usually necessary to achieve the desired effect.
Areas which are commonly treated include women's upper lip, chin, bikini, legs and underarms; and men's shoulders and backs. Additional treatment sites include the nose, ears and buttocks.
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Laser Tattoo Removal
Laser technology offers permanent tattoo removal at the speed of light, scientifically calibrated to the color of the pigments of the tattoo. Laser-assisted tattoo removal is a procedure approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Complete elimination of tattoos cannot be guaranteed.
How does laser tattoo removal work?
 A tattoo is created by depositing various colored pigments under the skin, for decorative or cosmetic purposes. A tattoo may even be caused by an explosion or by a scrape or fall on asphalt, which cause bits of metal, dirt, or carbon to become lodged under the skin.
Many methods have been used in attempts to remove tattoos, including surgical excision, use of acids and bleaching agents, destruction by heat or cold, additional flesh-colored tattoos over the site, sanding or dermabrasion, as well as various older laser therapies.
Q-switched, pigment-specific lasers represent the newest state-of-art technology specifically designed for the removal of tattoos. The Alexandrite Laser is used for the treatment of multi-colored tattoos, and the Ruby Laser is used to remove black or blue tattoo.
Highly concentrated light is transmitted 1-5 millimeters into the skin. The light targets the pigment of the tattoo. The tattoo absorbs the light, where it is converted to heat, causing thermal damage to the tattoo pigment without harming the surrounding skin
Several factors, including the size, color and site of the tattoo, determine the number of treatments necessary. Multicolored professional tattoos typically require eight or more laser treatments. Amateur or traumatic blue-black tattoos need as few as two to six treatments.
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Laser Vascular
A large majority of skin conditions are the result of abnormal blood vessels. These conditions include port-wine birthmarks, angiomas, hemangiomas, spider veins on the face and legs, inflammatory acne, psoriasis, and warts. Some conditions, such as fine wrinkles and uneven pigmentation, result from extensive sun damage. All of these conditions can be treated with a vascular laser.
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Laser Pigmented Spot Removal
Laser pigmented spot removal can reduce the appearance of many signs of aging on our skin, including sun damage, freckles, age spots, acne scarring, enlarged pores, and redness caused by broken capillaries and rosacea. Treatments can also improve the appearance of birthmarks and uneven pigmentation. Laser pigmented spot removal works by using non-invasive, painless pulses of light to even out pigmentation, reduce redness and stimulate collagen growth.
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