Laser Treatments Overview
Laser treatments are non-invasive cosmetic procedures that use focused light energy to target skin concerns such as wrinkles, scars, uneven skin tone, and sunspots. Each session is customized to your skin type and beauty goals to ensure the best results.
How Laser Treatments Works
Our laser treatments use cutting-edge technology to deliver precise beams of light to targeted areas, enhancing your skin’s natural vitality. By stimulating collagen production, these treatments improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity. They are highly effective for addressing various concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, acne scars, and more, all while requiring minimal downtime.
Each session is personalized to your unique needs, ensuring optimal comfort and results. Our suite of advanced laser systems, including HALO, CO2, IPL/BBL, and Laser Genesis, represents the pinnacle of modern skincare technology. These devices rejuvenate your skin with precision and efficiency, leaving you with a refreshed, radiant appearance while minimizing recovery time.
Benefits of Laser Treatments
- Improved Skin Texture: Minimize fine lines, wrinkles, and scars for a smoother complexion.
- Even Tone and Radiance: Address discoloration, redness, and pigmentation to restore your skin’s balance.
- Minimal Downtime: Enjoy effective treatments without major disruption to your daily life.
- Boosted Confidence: Radiant, refreshed skin leaves you feeling your best.
Our Procedures
HALO Laser
The HALO laser, developed by Sciton, is a groundbreaking treatment designed to address a range of cosmetic concerns with precision and care. Combining both ablative and non-ablative wavelengths, this dual-action laser effectively treats a variety of skin layers, from the surface to deeper tissues.
This advanced technology improves skin texture and tone, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and pore size by stimulating natural collagen production. The HALO laser also enhances skin radiance, often referred to as a “Halo glow.” It is highly effective in fading or eliminating sunspots, age spots, and unwanted discoloration, while also targeting acne and scarring.
Safe for use on the face, neck, and other body areas, the HALO laser offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking to rejuvenate their skin. Its innovative design ensures results that leave patients feeling confident and refreshed, supported by the care and expertise of trusted professionals.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing is an advanced, precision treatment designed to rejuvenate your skin effectively yet gently. By creating controlled micro-injuries, this technique stimulates collagen production while preserving surrounding healthy tissue for faster recovery. It effectively treats wrinkles, scars, pigmentation, and uneven texture, restoring a smoother, firmer, more youthful appearance with minimal downtime. At The Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, our state-of-the-art Matrix Fractional CO2 laser ensures expert care and exceptional results.
IPL/BBL Laser Photofacial
BroadBand Light (BBL™) is a cutting-edge, FDA-approved treatment tailored to address a range of skin concerns, including brown spots, facial veins, acne, and redness from rosacea. Using precise pulses of light energy, BBL™ gently heats the upper layers of skin to stimulate collagen and target pigmentation issues. This process restores natural tone and texture, revealing a smoother, more radiant appearance. Safe for all skin types, BBL™ is a non-invasive, fast, and customizable solution that enhances skin health without downtime. At the Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery in Neenah and Plover, we proudly offer Sciton’s Forever Young BBL™, a revolutionary therapy that not only rejuvenates your skin but also slows cellular aging at a genetic level.
Laser Genesis
Laser Genesis by Cutera is a non-invasive, near-infrared treatment designed to rejuvenate the skin by addressing common concerns such as redness, fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and uneven texture. Using a 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser, it stimulates collagen and elastin production, improving skin tone and firmness while reducing signs of aging. The gentle thermal energy also targets tiny vessels beneath the skin’s surface to diminish redness, including rosacea-related flushing. With no anesthesia, downtime, or discomfort required, Laser Genesis offers a quick, painless treatment option that fits seamlessly into busy lifestyles, providing noticeable results in just 15–20 minutes.
Before, During, and After
What to Expect Before Laser Treatments
Before your Laser Resurfacing treatment in Neenah and Plover, you’ll receive a personalized consultation with one of our experienced laser experts. Our Certified Advanced Aestheticians will conduct a detailed evaluation of your skin’s unique concerns, discuss your beauty goals, and craft a customized treatment plan tailored specifically for you.
What to Expect During Laser Treatments
A topical anesthetic is carefully applied to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. Approximately one hour later, protective eyewear is put in place, marking the beginning of your treatment. Using precise, controlled bursts of laser energy, the device is gently guided over the targeted areas of your skin. You may experience a mild prickling sensation during the session, which is completely normal and easily manageable. To further enhance your comfort, the device’s advanced cooling system delivers a steady stream of cool air, reducing any potential swelling.
After your treatment, a soothing moisturizer will be applied, leaving your skin refreshed, radiant, and visibly younger-looking. This rejuvenating process is not only effective but is performed with utmost care and expertise, ensuring your experience is as comfortable and beneficial as possible.
What to Expect After Laser Treatments
After your laser treatment, it’s normal to notice some temporary changes as your skin begins to heal and rejuvenate. You may experience redness for a few days, which may last longer depending on the intensity of the treatment and the type of laser used. It’s also common for dead skin cells to surface, appearing as small dark dots. Your skin might peel slightly and have a rough, sandpaper-like texture for about three days. Swelling may occur in certain areas, particularly around the upper cheeks and beneath the eyes.
These effects are all part of the healing process, and you can expect redness and dark spots to fade within two weeks. To support your recovery, it’s essential to protect your skin by applying a broad-spectrum SPF 30 (or higher) starting on day two post-treatment. Additionally, avoid significant sun exposure for at least two weeks to ensure the best results and prevent irritation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What skin concerns can HALO Laser treatments address?
The HALO laser effectively treats fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, uneven skin tone and texture, enlarged pores, pigmentation irregularities, discoloration, sunspots, age spots, crepey skin, and skin laxity. Its versatility and customizability make it a safe and effective treatment for all skin types and tones.
How does CO2 Laser Resurfacing work, and what conditions does it treat?
The Matrix Fractional CO2 laser is a cutting-edge treatment designed to stimulate collagen renewal and rejuvenate the skin with minimal downtime. By using precision microbeams, it promotes natural healing, tightens the skin’s structure, improves texture, reduces pigmentation, and enhances overall skin resilience. This innovative resurfacing method delivers long-lasting results while preserving the skin’s surface, ensuring a quicker recovery and a smoother, firmer complexion.
What is the difference between IPL and BBL Photofacials?
While both IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and BBL (BroadBand Light) photofacials utilize light energy to enhance skin rejuvenation, BBL represents a more advanced and precise approach. IPL primarily targets surface-level concerns like redness, uneven skin tone, and hyperpigmentation using a broad spectrum of light. Conversely, BBL employs high-intensity light to penetrate deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production and addressing fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture more effectively. With its versatile capabilities, BBL often delivers comprehensive anti-aging results with fewer treatments, making it a preferred choice for deeper skin rejuvenation.
Are these laser treatments safe for all skin types, including darker skin tones?
Laser treatments can provide effective solutions for various skin concerns, and options like Laser Genesis, Halo Laser, and Forever Young BBL are generally safe for all skin types, including darker skin tones. However, when it comes to CO2 lasers, extra care is essential for darker skin tones due to an increased risk of hyperpigmentation. Our expert team is always here to help guide you toward the safest and most effective treatment for your unique skin type, ensuring you achieve radiant, healthy results with confidence.
How does Laser Genesis improve skin texture and tone?
Laser Genesis enhances skin texture and tone by gently heating the dermis with non-ablative laser technology, stimulating natural collagen and elastin production. This results in smoother, firmer skin with reduced pore size and fewer visible fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars.