Preguntas frecuentes sobre tratamientos con láser
¿Qué es la iluminación?
Enlighten es el sistema láser más avanzado para la eliminación efectiva y segura de tatuajes y lesiones pigmentadas benignas.
¿En qué se diferencia Enlighten Laser Tattoo Removal de otras opciones de eliminación de tatuajes con láser?
Enlighten utiliza pulsos láser de picosegundos extremadamente cortos y de alta potencia que descomponen las partÃculas de tinta de los tatuajes de forma eficiente y rápida. Un picosegundo equivale a una billonésima de segundo y es 1000 veces más corto que los pulsos de nanosegundos utilizados en los láseres actuales para la eliminación de tatuajes.
Se ha demostrado que los pulsos de láser de picosegundos eliminan los tatuajes de forma más completa y en menos sesiones de tratamiento que los métodos tradicionales utilizados históricamente en el pasado.
¿Cuántas sesiones de tratamiento se requieren?
El número total de tratamientos varÃa según la composición, la profundidad y el color de la tinta, asà como el tamaño del tatuaje. Debe estar preparado para varias sesiones de tratamiento, y su profesional de la salud podrá darle una mejor idea del número total de tratamientos necesarios durante su consulta y una vez que comiencen.
¿Por qué se requieren múltiples sesiones?
La tinta del tatuaje se deposita profundamente en la piel. Para alcanzar toda la tinta, se necesitan varias sesiones de tratamiento para eliminarla. La profundidad, el tamaño y el color del tatuaje también influyen en el número de sesiones necesarias.
¿El tatuaje desaparecerá por completo?
En muchos casos, sÃ. Sin embargo, es muy importante saber que algunos colores de tinta son más difÃciles de limpiar que otros.
¿El procedimiento es doloroso?
Los pacientes comparan el procedimiento con el chasquido de una banda elástica contra la piel. Se pueden utilizar anestésicos tópicos o locales para minimizar las molestias.
¿Existen efectos secundarios después del tratamiento?
La mayorÃa de los pacientes experimentan enrojecimiento e hinchazón inmediatamente después del tratamiento. Estos efectos secundarios son temporales.
¿Hay algún tiempo de inactividad asociado con el tratamiento?
Los pacientes pueden regresar a sus actividades normales inmediatamente después del tratamiento.
¿Qué es truSculpt 3D?
TruSculpt 3D es un nuevo dispositivo de radiofrecuencia no quirúrgico diseñado para esculpir y moldear el cuerpo. En promedio, los pacientes que se han sometido a este tratamiento han experimentado una reducción del 24 % en el grosor de la grasa corporal en una sola sesión.
¿Soy candidato para truSculpt 3D?
Tras una consulta inicial y la medición del ápice de la grasa localizada, nuestros técnicos de truSculpt le informarán si es candidato. Los pacientes ideales suelen tener un IMC inferior a 30.
¿Cuánto tiempo dura un tratamiento?
La duración del procedimiento dependerá de las zonas a tratar. Como referencia, tratar el abdomen y ambos flancos (rollitos de grasa) suele durar aproximadamente una hora.
¿Cuántos tratamientos necesitaré?
DeberÃa ver resultados después de un tratamiento, aunque algunos pacientes eligen hacerse un segundo tratamiento para realizar ajustes finales o tratar áreas adicionales.
¿Me dolerá?
Los pacientes nos comentan que el procedimiento se siente como un masaje con piedras calientes. El técnico deslizará suavemente la pieza de mano sobre la zona a tratar y la temperatura de la piel aumentará, pero se mantendrá agradable durante todo el tratamiento.
¿Necesitaré tiempo de recuperación?
No. Este es un procedimiento no invasivo y podrá retomar sus actividades normales inmediatamente después del tratamiento. Es posible que sienta algo de sensibilidad en la zona tratada justo después, pero desaparecerá en uno o dos dÃas.
¿Existen efectos secundarios?
No experimentará ningún efecto secundario excepto la ligera sensibilidad mencionada anteriormente.
¿Cuando veré resultados?
Inmediatamente después del tratamiento, su cuerpo comenzará a descomponer y eliminar los restos de las células grasas tratadas, lo que inicia la reducción de la circunferencia de la zona tratada. Cada cuerpo es diferente, pero la mayorÃa de las personas ven resultados notables entre 6 y 8 semanas después del tratamiento.
¿Qué es Excel HR?
Desarrollado por los pioneros de la tecnologÃa de depilación láser en 2000, Excel HR es la tecnologÃa de depilación láser premium de próxima generación para mujeres y hombres de todo tipo de piel (incluidos los pacientes de piel bronceada), disponible durante todo el año.
¿Qué hace que la depilación láser Excel HR sea diferente de otras tecnologÃas de depilación láser?
Más cobertura que nunca
La tecnologÃa exclusiva truPulse de Excel HR proporciona energÃa constante y sostenida en todos y cada uno de los pulsos, lo que reduce de manera eficiente la cantidad de tratamientos necesarios.
Comodidad superior para el paciente
Excel HR mejora significativamente la comodidad del paciente al ofrecer enfriamiento continuo antes, durante y después de cada pulso láser. En un estudio de preferencias de pacientes que midió la comodidad y la satisfacción, el 100 % de los pacientes eligió la depilación láser Excel HR en lugar de un procedimiento de depilación láser de la competencia.
TecnologÃa láser auténtica
A diferencia de las limitaciones de las tecnologÃas más antiguas que utilizan fuentes de energÃa de baja potencia como la luz pulsada, Excel HR solo utiliza fuentes láser auténticas y de primera calidad para lograr los resultados más seguros y efectivos para pacientes de todo tipo de piel.
¿Cuántos tratamientos requiere la depilación láser Excel HR?
El número total de tratamientos varÃa según la zona a tratar. Normalmente se recomiendan de 4 a 5 tratamientos con un intervalo de 6 a 8 semanas.
¿Por qué la depilación láser requiere múltiples tratamientos?
La depilación láser y otras técnicas de depilación con energÃa requieren múltiples sesiones, ya que el vello crece en diferentes fases. El vello puede tardar de 6 a 12 semanas en crecer desde la raÃz hasta la superficie; esta etapa de crecimiento se conoce como fase anágena y es el momento ideal para la depilación láser. Sabrá cuándo le toca su próxima sesión cuando el vello en la zona tratada comience a crecer de nuevo. Es muy importante seguir el programa de tratamiento recomendado por su profesional de la salud; omitir una sesión podrÃa permitir que su vello entre en la siguiente etapa, donde comienza a desprenderse del folÃculo piloso, lo que puede aumentar el número de sesiones necesarias inicialmente.
¿Qué zonas se pueden tratar?
Gracias a la tecnologÃa superior de Excel HR, se obtienen resultados excepcionales en todo tipo de vello, desde fino hasta grueso. Las zonas más solicitadas incluyen axilas, piernas, lÃnea del bikini, asà como pecho y espalda en hombres.
Limelight ®
What is the LimeLight facial?
The LimeLight Facial is a new, non-invasive approach to skin revitalization using Cutera' s LimeLight. The procedure offers the advantage of improving skin tone and surface imperfections associated with aging and photodamaging.
What areas can be treated?
The LimeLight Facial is ideal for any part of your face, neck and telangiectasia (tiny veins) or brown spots. Light (low contrast) brown spots which were previously difficult to resolve, respond very well to treatment.
What does the treatment do?
By selecting Program A, B or C the laser technician can customize your LimeLight Facial to your skin type and selectively treat the brown and/or red pigmented areas on your skin. It' s the heating of the pigmented brown or red cells that causes the therapeutic effect.
What do treatments feel like?
When the pulse of light is delivered, patients will experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. Gel is recommended to cool the skin before vascular treatments - anesthesia or pain medication is usually not required.
How long will the treatment take?
Treatment time depends on the area of the body being treated. However, most treatments should take less than one hour.
How many treatments will I need?
One to three treatments are usually sufficient to see results. Additional treatments may be recommended, especially for excessively sun-damaged skin.
What happens after the treatment?
Immediately following treatment, brown spots will start to darken and your skin may appear slightly red. The treated area may be mildly swollen. This typically lasts a few hours and possible a day or longer. Make-up can be applied to cover the redness.
When will I see results?
Within one to three weeks, the darkened spots will flake off and fade. Diffuse redness or telangiectasia will decrease and your mottled complexion will improve.
Will the spots and redness reappear over time?
New brown spots, telangiectasia and diffuse redness may appear with new sun damage; however, they too can be treated. Remember to always apply broad-spectrum sunscreen when outdoors to minimize sun damage and the appearance of new spots and diffuse redness. Rosacea is chronic and cannot be "cured" with any laser or light source, however its appearance can be improved.
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How does Cutera Laser Vein therapy work?
Cutera Laser combines the ideal laser wavelength with the most flexible parameters to deliver a superior vascular laser system. It treats a broad range of vessels from tiny spider veins to deep blue reticular veins quickly, safely and effectively. Patients with dark, light or tanned skin can experience outstanding results.
Who can be treated with the Cutera laser?
The Cutera Laser delivers pulses of light energy which causes the blood within the vein to coagulate, eventually destroying the vessel which is later reabsorbed by your body. Blood flow will then be redirected to veins deeper below your skin's surface , where it should be.
What typed of veins can be treated?
The Cutera Laser can remove unsightly veins from all parts of the body. Small, facial veins can be treated quickly without bruising or complication. Spider veins and large blue leg veins can also be treated with excellent results. Knotty varicose veins are not good candidates. A careful evaluation with your physician will help you determine which vessels can be treated and the best course of treatment.
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How does this compare sclerotherapy?
The doctor will advise you on the best course of action, but many physicians and patients prefer Cutera Laser Veins Therapy because there are no painful injections.
What about blood blisters and port wine stains?
Blood blisters or "hemangiomas" respond very well to Cutera Laser treatment, usually with just one session. Patients with port wine stains and other vascular lesions who had given up on finding a solution have been overwhelmed by the success of their Cutera Laser vascular treatments. A Consultation with the doctor is required prior to scheduling treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
Often, patients find that one or two treatments are sufficient. However, the number of treatments necessary depends on the number, color, and size of the vessels being treated. Since individual results vary.
Does the treatment hurt?
Most patients experience a stinging sensation as the pulses of energy are delivered through the handpiece. Although no local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required, many patients opt to use a topical anesthetic prior to treatment. Following the treatment, the pain is minimal to nonexistent.
What happens after treatment?
Following your treatment, some redness or bruising may occur. When larger veins are treated, a tan or brownish pigment may persist for a few weeks or months following treatment. Patients who have leg vein treatments may be advised to wear support hose for a short amount of time.
What are the possible side effects?
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Although many patients report few if any side effects, those most commonly noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin. These effects typically last for less than 24 hours. Some patients may experience bruising and, in rare instances , blistering may occur.
Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
Patients generally resume most normal activities immediately. However, it is recommended that you avoid vigorous activities such as strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours after treatment. The use of sunscreen is always recommended on any type of areas exposed to the sun. As always, it is always a good idea to limit your sun exposure.
When will I see my results?
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Most patients find that the majority of the treated veins have shown significant improvement within two to six weeks of treatment. However, your final results may not be apparent for several months. Over time, it is possible for new veins to appear, but these too can be removed.
Pearl®
What is the Pearl procedure?
The Pearl is a resurfacing laser that gently and safely treats signs of aging and damaged skin. The pearl procedure reduces fine wrinkles with fewer treatments and less overall recovery than other technologies.
How does the Pearl treatment work?
A pattern of light pulses treats both the top layer and the deeper layers of the skin, providing long-term benefits with minimal downtime. As you heal, your skin will form a thin protective barrier that will slough around day 3 or 4 after the procedure. In a short time, patients will notice overall skin improvements - all from a 15-minute treatment with only 3-4 days of "social" downtime.
What is "social" downtime?
Downtime is the time spent recovering from a procedure. With" social" downtime, you can continue your normal daily activities. However, you may not wish to attend important social events because your face will appear pink/red for 3-4 days.
How does a pearl treatment feel?
The pearl treatment feels like a series of brief pinches. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 representing highest level of pain, most patients report the treatment feeling like a 2 or 3.
When will I see results? How soon can I wear make-up after a pearl treatment?
Results are noticeable by day 3 or 4 when the superficial tissue has peeled off, revealing healthy skin improvements. Make-up may be applied at this time.
Are there any restrictions on my activity after a pearl treatment?
After treatment, the skin will look and feel mildly sunburned. Your practitioner will discuss post treatment care.
How many treatments are recommended?
Many patient ' s may need only one treatment. However, patients may require two treatments spaced approximately one month apart to achieve the desired results.
Can pearl be a part of a combination treatment?
Many patients have a Pearl treatment in combination with other existing cosmetic therapies. These include other Cutera laser and light procedures, such as Laser Genesis and LimeLight.
How does Pearl compare to other laser treatments?
Pearl offers an effective treatment without wound care and lengthy downtime seen with certain Erbium and CO2 laser procedures.
Who is a candidate for Pearl treatment?
Patients with light to medium skin tones and mil to moderate sun damage are ideal candidates.
V-Snug Vaginal Rejuvenation
Who's a candidate for the procedure?
V-Snug is for premenopausal or postmenopausal women who are looking to improve symptoms associated with vaginal atrophy such as vaginal dryness, itching and discomfort during intercourse. The treatment offers a fast, non-surgical procedure that enhances vaginal function for a better sexual experience. Juliet can help women who are seeking to improve vaginal tone and flexibility, or those who have undergone chemically or surgically-induced menopause.
What is treatment like?
Safe, quick and easy in-office procedure. Non-surgical incision less, mild to no discomfort, walk-in walk-out treatment.
Is the treatment painful?
The treatment is not painful and generally does not require anesthesia however, a mild topical anesthetic may be applied, especially when treating the introitus (vaginal opening) and vulvar vaginal area.
How many treatments do I need?
Three treatments are recommended for optimal results. Treatments are administered 4 weeks apart. A once-a-year single follow-up treatment is recommended to maintain the benefits of the procedure.
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What does the V-snug alleviate?
V-Snug alleviates vaginal discomfort, diminishes dryness and itching, improves vaginal tone and flexibility , heightens quality of intimate life.
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Pico-Genesis®
What is Pico Genesis?
PICO Genesis is the latest aesthetic treatment to improve the appearance of unwanted freckles, sun spots and age spots - gently, predictably and quickly. PICO Genesis treatments will make your skin appear lighter, brighter, and more even in a series of two to three treatments.
How does the Pico Genesis treatment work?
Everyone' s skin contains a substance called melanin. IT's what gives our skin its color. When melanin occurs in high concentrations, it can result in brown spots and uneven skin tone. PICO Genesis uses laser light to selectively shatter unwanted pigmentation and remodel the upper layer of the skin to return balance + clearance + radiance to your skin.
How many treatments sessions are required?
A series of two to three PICO Genesis treatments are recommended to achieve an optimal outcome, and ongoing maintenance treatments are encouraged to sustain results over time. Your PICO Genesis provider will discuss a treatment plan during your consultation.
What areas can be treated?
PICO Genesis treatments are ideal for the face, hands and other areas of the body with noticeable signs of sun damage and excess pigmentation.
What can I expect during a Pico Genesis treatment and what does it feel like?
Prior to treatment, your provider will clean the area. You will feel the tip of the laser device touch your skin. As the laser energy is applied, you' ll feel a sensation that patients often compare to a electric rain sensation. Most patients do not find the treatment uncomfortable, but if you do, your treatment provider may apply a topical anesthetic. !mediately after treatment, you may apply cold air or an ice pack for a short time. You should keep the treated area out of the sun and/or apply sunscreen for protection.
What are the possible side effects?
Most patients experience mild redness and swelling immediately following the treatment. These side effects are temporary and typically resolve in several hours. Over the course of a few days, the treated sun spots and freckles will become darker and flake off as they heal, revealing a new, even complexion.
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Is there any downtime associated with the treatment?
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Although you may experience mild redness and swelling for a few hours following the treatment, you can expect to return to your regular activities immediately following the treatment.