AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery located in Metropolitain Denver (Englewood), Colorado, with a South office in Lone Tree, Colorado, is proud to be a national training site for the StarLux Pulsed Light and Laser System by Palomar. This system is special because of its cooling properties that allow for increased comfort during the procedure, while still providing superior results.

Applications of the StarLux Pulse Light and Laser System include:(www.palomarmedical.com )

 

 

 

StarLux Acne Treatment

Although acne can often be managed with medications, both topical and oral, more recently people are turning to laser treatments as adjunctive treatments. Often, this can help reduce the need for oral treatments, as well as diminish the appearance of facial scars resulting from acne.

At AboutSkin Dermatology and Dermsurgery, we use the Palomar LuxV dual band handpiece which employs a broad spectrum of light to attack acne on two fronts:

  1. The LuxV's short wavelength (400-700 nm) is ideal for absorption by porphyrins; this destroys p. acnes bacteria for a quick clearance of current acne breakouts
  2. The longer wavelength (870-1200 nm) penetrates deeper into the hyperactive sebaceous glands and slows down their metabolism to prevent future acne from forming.

Most need a series of 3-5 treatments spaced 1 month apart for maximal benefit. Call us if you are interested in this non-invasive procedure with minimal downtime.

[back to top]

Acleara Acne Clearing System 

Acleara is FDA approved to treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne (Acne Vulgaris), comedonal acne, and pustular acne. The Acleara System is powered by an advanced vacuum and filtered broadband light technology.

A vacuum cleans pores by extracting build up of sebaceous (oil) material. Broad band light then activates porphryns to destroy P. acnes and reduces sebum production through photodynamic action. Acleara painlessly extracts pustular acne and eradicates acne-causing bacteria.

[back to top]

Scar Treatment with StarLux

At AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery located in Metropolitan Denver (Englewood) with a South office located in Lone Tree, Colorado, we also use The Palomar StarLux system to reduce increased pigmentation (redness) in hypertrophic and keloid scars by collapsing the surface vessels that cause the redness. Once these vessels are collapsed, the scar lightens in overall appearance.

[back to top ]

Photofacial-
RejuveLux Treatments/ Wrinkle Reduction

Photofacial Rejuvenation with the StarLux is designed to effectively combat the effects of aging and damaged skin with minimal downtime. Treatments can cover the full face, neck, chest and hands. The light energy stimulates the production of collagen which ultimately softens the appearance of aging skin without damaging the top layer of skin, the epidermis.

You will notice a reduction in fine lines/wrinkles, decreased pore size, as well as diminished redness and brown spots after just one treatment. With the series of 3-5 treatments spaced approximately 1 month apart, you will notice continued improvement. Each treatment is approximately 30 minutes. Immediately following treatment there may be some redness that fades as you walk to your car. Downtime is essentially nonexistent, but as always, you need to continue wearing sunscreen daily to prevent further damage from the suns' UV rays. Following the 5 treatment series, many patients elect to come back for maintenance therapy 2 times a year. Our patients have been thrilled with the results of PhotoFacial treatments!

Candidates for StarLux rejuvenation treatments include those with:


[back to top ]

Permanent Hair Reduction with the StarLux System

Stop with the razors, waxing, plucking and painful electrolysis! If you are looking for permanent hair reduction results, AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery located in Metropolitan Denver (Englewood) with a South office located in Lone Tree, Colorado, uses one of the most advanced systems available. The Palomar StarLux system combines the permanency of electrolysis with the speed of waxing. Quick, effective, and convenient....here in our office! This light source emits pulses of intense light into the hair follicles in the active growth phase and knocks them out. Usually 8 treatments are needed to completely disable all of the hair follicles, as only a percentage are in the active phase at any one treatment.

With the StarLux's special cooling system, the treatment is significantly more comfortable than that with other lasers or waxing. We are happy to recommend a topical anesthetic if you think that would make you more comfortable. As this is working at the root of the hair, there is no need to let your hair "grow out" for the treatments. With this system, you can remain essentially hair-free all the time!

This revolutionary system works much faster than other systems, and can be used on a variety of different skin types. Hair removal can be used for the legs, face neck, back, abdomen/bikini line, breasts, arms, underarms, essentially anywhere you have unwanted dark hair growth. With the new cooling systems, even Brazilians are possible!

Men have also been impressed by the efficiency and efficacy of the hair removal results with StarLux. Common areas for men to be treated include the back and chest.

[back to top]

1540 Fractional Laser, Minimal Downtime

We are delighted to present you with the 1540 Fractional Laser technology presented by Palomar, the company that developed and patented all Fractional Technology. AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery located in Metropolitan Denver (Englewood) with a South office in Lone Tree, Colorado, became the first practice in Colorado to acquire this technology. In addition, Dr. Cohen was one of the first instructors for this technology in the country.

This revolutionary treatment involves non-ablative soft tissue coagulation with excellent results and almost no downtime. Sending tiny microbeams of energy deep into the skin (dermis) which allows the restorative healing to occur in both the vertical and horizontal planes - resulting in maximal tissue regeneration with unsurpassed healing. The result: a reversal of some of the signs of photodamaged skin, softening of creping skin, reduction of wrinkles, an evening-out of hyperpigmentation (brown spots) and hypopigmentation (white spots),melasma, acne scars, pore size, overall texture of the skin, and post-traumatic scars.

This laser treatment can be used for all skin types! Results can be seen after a series of treatments. Over the counter topical anesthesia is usually adequate for comfort. Expect treatment appointments to last for approximately 30-45 minutes.

The 1540 Fractional Laser is also FDA approved to help soften stretch marks anywhere on the body. Columns of coagulation stimulate the body's natural healing response causing new, healthy tissue to form, thus softening stretch mark scars. Multiple treatments are usually needed.

[back to top]

Lux1440 Laser

The Lux1440 laser is a fractional non-ablative skin resurfacing laser. Microbeams create hundreds of micro-columns of coagulated tissue that accelerates the formation of new healthy skin tissue with minimal treatment discomfort. Final results include a fresher, cleaner skin appearance with little downtime. This laser is great for conditions including stretch marks,acne scars, wrinkles and melasma - all with minimal downtime.

[back to top]

 

MaxG Laser

The MaxG laser is used for clearing vessels, vascular lesions, and pigmented lesions. The MaxG coagulates deeper into the vessels with double wavelengths and more uniform heating which in turn offers more complete clearance of deep and superficial facial vessels.

[back to top]

 

 Pulse Dye Laser (Cynergy) by Cynosure (www.cynosure.com )

AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery located in Metropolitan Denver (Englewood) with a South office located in Lone Tree, Colorado,is well equipped to treat patients with all types of vascular conditions. The Pulse Dye Laser (Cynergy) by Cynosure, selectively targets problem blood vessels while leaving the surrounding skin unchanged. This system can treat individuals with: hemangiomas (red marks), mature and blebbed portwine stains, rosacea, facial spider veins, strechmarks (red to purple in color), vascular birthmarks, psoriasis, scars (with reddish components) and acne. In general 3-5 treatments are needed to see maximum results. Different from most lasers, our Cynosure Pulse Dye Laser emits dual wavelengths, helping you to get highly effective results in a minimal amount of time.

 [back to top]

 MicroLaserPeel (Erbium) by Sciton (www.sciton.com )

At AboutSkin Dermatology we are excited to offer you the MicroLaserPeel (Erbium) by Sciton. If you are looking for more than microdermabrasion or light chemical peels, and have little time for a prolonged healing process, MicroLaserPeel was designed for you. MicroLaserPeel is an epidermal (collagen building) laser peel that precisely ablades (takes off) the outermost layers of the skin and is performed with an over the counter topical anesthetic. This procedure is used to correct fine lines (creping skin),wrinkles, hyperpigmentation (brown spots), acne scarring, scars, overall texture of the skin and is excellent around the eye area. You will see smoother more radiant skin after this treatment. This procedure requires 3-5 treatments 4-6 weeks apart.

[back to top]

 ProFractional Laser by Sciton (www.sciton.com )

The ProFractional laser by Sciton uses a laser microbeam to ablade (take off) the top layer of your skin while microscopic pinpoints are administered to deep down to the dermis. The treated areas stimulate production of new collagen, plumping up the skin and smoothing out fine lines, wrinkles, reduction in pore size, acne scars, melasma, hyperpigmentation (brown spots), post-traumatic scars, aging and sun damaged skin. Most skin areas can be treated. Popular areas are the face, neck, chest and hands. An over the counter topical anesthetic is used for this treatment. This treatment takes approximately 45 minutes and 3-5 treatments are recommended.

[back to top]

Lux2940 "Groove" Laser

The Lux2940 Groove is a fractional ablative skin resurfacing laser. It is an excellent  laser option for improvement of wrinkles and scars. This laser light promotes collagen production by penetrating the skin in columns. This treatment helps with both texture and some skin tightening. However, there is downtime associated with this laser lasting between 3-7 days.

[back to top]

Allumera Rejuvenation Therapy

Allumera represents the first in a new, exciting class of photodynamic cosmetic treatments. Allumera is a topical cream specifically formulated to improve the overall appearance of skin, reduce the outward signs of aging and minimize the appearance of pores.

Allumera is sold in a series of 3 treatments and is either activated with a light source or laser (IPL/PDL). Patients must stay out of sunlight for 48 hours following treatment.

[back to COSMETICS]

Cosmetic Procedures