Skin Lasers
Medical Dermatology & Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology in Fenton, Chesterfield and O'Fallon, MO
Skin lasers can transform your skin’s appearance for the better by calming flare-ups of eczema or psoriasis or diminishing scars and wrinkles from the surface. At Missouri Dermatology Laser and Vein Center in Fenton, Chesterfield, and O’Fallon, Missouri, skilled dermatologists often recommend laser procedures as an advanced, non-surgical treatment option. Learn more about skin lasers by scheduling an appointment over the phone or online today.
Lasers produce concentrated light. The concentrated light in a laser beam has a single wavelength. Depending on the wavelength of the laser, they can serve many purposes in dermatology for medical and cosmetic treatments.
The team at Missouri Dermatology Laser and Vein Center routinely uses a variety of state-of-the-art laser devices. They often recommend laser treatments where they’re applicable because the procedures are non-surgical and don’t use any medications or chemicals.
If you’re preparing for a laser treatment, the team teaches you how to prep your skin and how to care for your skin as it recovers. They make sure you understand how your laser treatment works and why it’s the best option for your skin.
Lasers in dermatology can treat a variety of inflammatory skin conditions, including some that are autoimmune diseases. They can also treat many skin features that aren’t harmful but affect how your skin looks.
After a skin examination, the team decides whether or not laser treatment is the most suitable option for your skin concern. Lasers in skin care can treat:
Laser treatments involve short recovery times, and you can often go back to your typical daily routine right away. You might need to come in multiple times for repeat laser procedures to achieve your ideal results.
Missouri Dermatology Laser and Vein Center has multiple laser devices to address your skin concerns or symptoms. Your options include:
The XTRAC excimer laser emits ultraviolet (UV) light. This form of laser therapy treats conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo.
Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive modular radiofrequency skin tightening treatment that goes beyond traditional microneedling. Energy is delivered deep into the skin for remodeling, which includes tightening, acne scarring, stretch marks, cellulite, and much more.
This resurfacing treatment encourages the growth of new and healthy skin cells by creating tiny, evenly spaced channels in your skin with pulses of laser light. It also boosts collagen production to make your skin firmer. It treats cosmetic concerns like scars, wrinkles, and large pores.
IPL treatments are similar to laser treatments but not quite the same. This multi-wavelength light looks like a camera flash and aims to break down pigment in your skin. It can treat conditions like spider veins, sun spots, and rosacea.
Other lasers and light-based treatments include:
Skin laser treatments can be an instrumental method in clearing redness, lesions, and scars from your skin. Learn more by scheduling an appointment over the phone or online at Missouri Dermatology Laser and Vein Center today.