Avalon Laser

Improving Wrinkles with ReFirme

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:52:10 +0000

As we age, our skin begins to loose its youthful elasticity and wrinkles begin to appear. The ReFirme treatment uses revolutanry Elos technology to drastically improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 3 treatments. The ReFirme treatment can be used for jowls, neck, under the eyes, above the eyelid, and nasolabial folds. Refirm is a painless procedure and would only take 30 minutes to complete.

To find out more about anti aging treatments in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today.

Malasma

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:35:07 +0000

Melasma is a skin condition characterized by dark spots or hyperpigmentation. Some of the most common causes of melasma include sun exposure, genetics, hormones and inflammation. Some of the most effective treatments of melasma are a combination of prescription strength hydroquinone and topical retin a cream. Clients begin to see results after approximately six months of use. It is highly recommended to avoid direct sun exposure while using these products.

Does Hair Grow Back after Laser Hair Removal

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:09:09 +0000

Laser hair removal is achieved in a series of at least six treatments spread 6-8 weeks apart depending on the body area. Ideal candidates usually experience 80-95% reduction of hair. During the treatments it is normal to experience hair growth as hair cycles from dormant stages to active stages. Avalon Laser recommend that patients avoid waxing and plucking in between sessions. shaving in between laser hair removal treatments. Once the initial session of laser hair removal are complete some patients will require touch up treatments as the body will naturally produce new hair cells as time goes on. Laser hair removal can be complete on the following areas: lip, chin, underarms, arms, legs, bikini, back and chest.

To find out more about laser hair removal in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today!

Botox for Excessive Sweating

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:57:24 +0000

Sweating can not only be uncomfortable but also extremely embarrassing. Treating excessive underarm seating with botox is one of the most popular solutions. By blocking the chemical transmitter which causes excessive underarm sweating, Botox reduces sweating for up to 9 months to a year. On average 50 units of Botox is recommend for each underarm and there are little to no complications associated with the procedure.Botox can also be used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, in between the eyebrows as well as smoker lines.

To find out more about Botox in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today.

Improve your skin with a Photofacial

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:23:11 +0000

Skin can have an uneven tone or texture. Some of these are skin blemishes are caused by acne, acne scarring or rosacea. Photofacial involves a series of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments that improve the appearance of Rosacea, sun-damaged skin, age spots and skin texture. Treatment also improves the appearance of mild acne scars, reduces large pores, dark circles under the eyes and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, this exhilarating treatment involves little to no downtime. Clients can resume regular activities, however exposure to the sun is strongly discouraged. In conjunction with a medical grade chemical peel and proper home care regimen, you can be on your way to having smooth, glowing and healthy skin in no time.

To find out more about Skin Blemish Therapy in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today.

Anti Aging Treatments

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:59:55 +0000

Wrinkles can appear at any age but is most common with more mature skin. Wrinkles are caused by the breakdown of collagen and elastin. The most known causes for wrinkles are exposure to sun, pollution, alcohol, tobacco smoke, dehydration, facial expression, and some medications . As we age, the body loses the ability to fight off environmental stressors, thus causing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The lasers at Avalon Laser are specifically designed to target the deep dermal cells (fibroblasts) to produce more collagen and elastin giving the skin a more youthful appearance. In addition to Laser treatments, we offer medical grade chemical peels, Botox and/or Juvederm to significantly improve the appearance of the skin

To find out more about anti aging treatments in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today.

Laser Hair Removal to Reduce Ingrown Hairs

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:05:46 +0000

Ingrown hairs are hairs that curl back in or grow sideways under the skin instead of protruding from the skins surface. This is usually common with shaving. However, in grown hairs can also be occur on the chest, abdomen, neck, face, back, underarms, buttocks and groin area from clothes rubbing against the skin. Ingrown hairs can be not only unsightly but extremely painful. Often causing severe scarring. Sometimes it can be so painful to touch and cause infections and having to be put on antibiotics to kill the bacteria build up in the pustules. This skin condition can easily be treated with laser hair removal, which does not have any of the side effects on certain antibiotics. Avalon Laser offers the latest laser technologies, which combine both thermal energy and radio frequency. By combining the two wavelengths all skin types can be treated safely and efficiently. A minimum of six treatments is recommended to see a significant reduction.

To find out more about Laser Hair Removal in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today.

Laser Hair Removal on Tan Skin

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:11:41 +0000

With summer being around the corner it becomes very difficult to stay out of the sun. Patients with tanned skin are advised to wait until their tan subsides before continuing with their laser hair removal treatments. The light from laser hair removal targets the pigment of the hair follicle, however some of that light gets absorbed by the surrounding skin. The amount of energy absorbed depends upon the color of the skin. Patients with darker skin tones tend to absorb more light, which can cause hypo pigmentation, burning and scarring. For patient safety lower laser settings will be used. Patients with tanned skin will most likely require more treatments to achieve significant reduction of hair.

To find out more about laser hair removal in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today!

Spider Veins treatmetn

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:19:23 +0000

Broken capillaries or spider veins are small broken veins that resemble threads under the skin surface. Broken capillaries form when tiny blood vessels underneath the skin dilate and break forming a bruise like vein. Unfortunately broken caterpillars. Since these veins just underneath the dermis it is very easy to cause permanent damage to the skin. Exposure the sun and extreme weather conditions contribute to broken capillaries on the checks and nose. Patients suffering from roseacea could also notice a significant amount of broken capillaries on their face.

The photofacial targets the pigmentation in the skin as well as heals the broken capillaries in just 3-5 treatments. To find out more on how to treat broken capillaries and phot facials in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today!

Laser Hair Removal with Cynosure

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:39:46 +0000

Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly preformed procedures in the United States. In just six treatments client begin to notice significant reduction of hair on their chin, chests, bikini’s, underarms and legs. The Cynosure Elite laser hair removal system is state of the art technology offering two different wavelengths. The 755 wavelength is ideal for individuals with lighter skin color. THe 1064 wavelength is color blind and therefor is perfect for clients with darker skin tones (3-6). Clients with darker skin tones will need additional treatments to achieve significant reduction of hair.

To find out more about laser hair removal in San Diego, call Avalon Laser today!