What are ablative lasers? Ablative refers to lasers that remove or destroy the outer layers of the skin. This occurs when the light emitted by the laser heats the skin to a boiling point, vaporizing the skin cells. The skin will expectedly react to it being burned, therefore healing from these lasers take time (also known …
What are lasers? “Laser” is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation. Long story short, lasers work by emitting light. What are the different types of lasers? There are different types of …
What is a dermatologist? A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in treating the skin, hair and nails. When should I see a dermatologist? Anytime you want! You do not need to have a disorder to see a dermatologist, We can help you determine your skin type and create the best regimen for you. We …
What is exfoliation, and why do we need it? The outermost, protective layer of the skin is called the stratum corneum. It is made up of dead skin cells (also known as keratinocytes), and is replaced every 4 weeks in a process called epidermal turnover. The normal shedding of skin cells can be prolonged due …
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