Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Laser Center - Howard S. Goldberg, M.D., Patients FAQ

WHAT ARE LASERS?

CAN BROWN SPOTS BE REMOVED BY LASER?

CAN WRINKLES BE DIMINISHED WITH LASER TREATMENTS?

IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL EFFECTIVE?

WHAT ARE MY TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR REMOVING SPIDER VEINS?

WHAT KIND OF FILLER SUBSTANCES DO YOU USE FOR WRINKLES?

WHAT IS BOTOX®?

WHAT IS FOTOFACIAL RF™?

WHAT IS GENTLE WAVES®?

WHAT IS MICRODERMABRASION?

CAN TATTOOS BE TREATED WITH LASER?

Responses to Frequently Asked Questions:

WHAT ARE LASERS?

Devices which emit a high intensity single wave length of colored light beam that is selectively attracted to a particular target such as a blood vessel or a brown spot.

CAN BROWN SPOTS BE REMOVED BY LASER?

Yes, particularly on the face and back of hands. Under topical anesthesia, the treatment is painless. The brown spots crust up and peel off in several days, then remain pink for two to three weeks before gradually returning to normal skin color.

Yes, the Cool Touch® III Laser heats up water in the collagen causing an injury which results in the release of wound healing chemicals that stimulate new collagen production to soften fine lines.

Yes, permanent reduction of at least seventy-five percent of hairs can be achieved with a series of five to six treatments. Maintenance treatments about every six months are usually necessary.

Spider veins on the face can be treated with our Candela V-Beam™ or Candela Gentle Yag™ lasers. Spider veins on the legs can be treated with the Candela Gentle Yag™ Laser or by the injections of a sclerosing chemical which dries up the vessels.

Restylane® and Silikon™ are both used to fill in lines around the mouth as well as deep frown lines. Restylane® gives an immediate effect but may cause redness and swelling for several days. It lasts about four to six months. Silikon™ is injected in microdroplets and does not cause redness or swelling, although, as with any injection procedure bruising can occur. To achieve optimal effect, five to ten monthly Silikon™ treatments are necessary, but the results are permanent.

BOTOX® is a toxin derived from bacteria which is injected in a very low safe dosage to block the action of nerves stimulating muscles. When injected into the forehead, frown lines, or crows feet, wrinkle lines can be eliminated for up to four or five months.

This is a procedure in which high energy, broad spectrum, intense pulsed light and radio frequency electrical waves are utilized in skin treatments. A series of five monthly sessions can significantly reduce facial spider veins, brown spots, and wrinkle lines.

WHAT IS GENTLE WAVES®?

This is a device with more than two thousand light emitting diodes which emit a low intensity light of a single wave length which has been found to chemically change the skin's fibroblasts so they produce increased collagen and less of the enzyme which breaks down collagen. The net effect is smoother skin texture, tightened pores and softened fine lines.

A procedure in which fine particles are directed at the skin under high pressure to remove the outer dead layer. A series of four monthly sessions can smooth, polish and help even out discoloration.

CAN TATTOOS BE TREATED WITH LASER?

Yes, but multiple treatments are necessary. Amateur superficial tattoos may require four to six sessions while professional tattoos, which are deeper and usually multi-colored, may require eight to twelve treatments.