Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation

The Treatment for Wrinkles and Sun Damage

We’re pleased to offer Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation, a revolutionary skin treatment using multiple laser wavelengths to eliminate and reduce pigmentation, broken capillaries, wrinkles and improve facial toning. It is most often performed on the face and neck, but the chest, hands, arms and legs can be treated as well.


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What are the benefits?

Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is ideal for eliminating a variety of problems including:

  • broken capillaries
  • age spots/sun spots
  • pigmentation variances
  • wrinkles
  • large pores
  • rosacea
  • freckles
  • spider veins
  • flushing

How does it work?

For sun damage, laser light is absorbed by pigmented areas where it is converted to heat, causing a breakup in the pigment. In broken capillaries and spider veins, the laser energy is absorbed by the pigment in the blood and collapses the unwanted vein. For wrinkles and skin toning, the laser stimulates collagen growth. We will analyze your skin condition and help you select the most effective treatment for you.

When will you see results?

Effects are cumulative. After the first treatment you will see improvements to broken capillaries, small facial veins and some pigmented areas within a few days. Other improvements such as wrinkle reduction and toning will be more subtle and are not usually seen until after the third treatment. Friends may suggest that you look more rested. With each subsequent treatment, subtle changes will accumulate until you have achieved the improvement you desire.

How often can you have it done?

A series of at least 6-8 treatments, spaced four weeks apart, is our standard recommendation for full rejuvenation. Occasionally, more treatments may be needed for certain individuals or conditions. Sunspots alone may take only 1-3 treatments. Periodic occasional maintenance treatments may be prescribed for optimal, lasting results.

What can you expect immediately post-treatment?

Immediately following the procedure you may experience some redness, swelling and/or a slight darkening of pigmented areas. The redness and swelling usually dissipate within one to three days however, darkened pigmentation may persist and peel lightly for up to one week. Makeup can be applied to the treated area immediately, if necessary. Additionally, hair growth may be impaired in the treated area, although it is not the intended purpose of this particular treatment. It is extremely important to apply a moisturizer with SPF30 sunblock and avoid sun exposure on a daily basis to prevent additional sun damage.

Post-treatment Recommendations:

We recommend that you do not scrub your face vigorously where sunspots have been treated. Premature removal of sunspots due to scrubbing can result in pink spots that will take longer to fade than if they are allowed to fall off on their own. Do not: exercise vigorously for 48 hours after treatment. Do not: take hot showers, baths or saunas for 48 hours after treatment. Use cool compresses to decrease swelling. The use of Retin-A Renova, glycolic acids, and vitamin C products can irritate your skin. Avoid using these products for 3 days before and after laser treatment.

What does it cost?

A complete facial rejuvenation (treating sunspots, facial veins and wrinkles) costs $175.00. Patients interested in individual treatments (e.g. ONLY sunspots, or ONLY wrinkles) will usually spend only $90.00 per treatment.