F.A.Q.s About White Light Skincare

 

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Q:   How effective is laser hair removal?
A:   Using FDA approved technology we offer the very best in laser hair removal treatments.
I am dark skinned, African American. I heard I can’t get LHR.
Any skin tone can receive laser hair removal! There are no contradictions associated with African American skin and  laser hair removal.

Q:   How does Laser Hair Removal work?
A:   The Palomar hair removal hand piece emits pulses of light into the hair follicles. The light is absorbed by the pigment in the follicles and converted to heat. The heat then loosens the hair and disables the cells responsible for growing new hair. The skin in the area treated will become smoother over time as well, and have better tone!

Q:   What areas of the body can be treated?
A:   Any area of the body except for the eyebrows!

Q:   Why is the Palomar laser the best?
A:   The Palomar system uses a larger “light” window, to allow a LARGER area to be treated at one time. This allows your treatment to be super fast, and virtually painless.

Q:   What should I expect post treatment?
A:   Right after the treatment you may feel a sunburn like sensation this usually lasts 2-24 hours. Direct sun exposure to the area one week before and one week after is not recommended.  The hair will continually thin out each session, and eventually become patchy.

Q:   How many sessions do you need?
A:   Depending on the body part, 6-12 sessions is typically needed to fully rid the body of the hair. Keep in mind down the road at some point you will need a couple “maintenance” sessions.

 

 

 

LASER ACNE TREATMENT

Q:   Why do I need a laser for acne?
A:   Acne is the most common skin problem in the United States, affecting teenagers, and 80% of people in their 20’s and 30’s! This is normally treated with oral and topical medications, which can sometimes give good results, but leave terrible side effects..The Palomar Laser acne treatment will: Destroy acne causing bacteria for a quick clearance of current acne breakouts, inhibit future acne breakouts, leaving you without your current breakout, and with no side effects. The laser shrinks the sebaceous glands inhibiting the production of oil, which in turn will lessen the bacterial growth in the skin. In the end all you are getting is better skin to face your future!

Q:   What is Laser acne treatment?
A:   Using the Palomar laser technology, the acne is flattened within 48 hours, bacteria is killed, and the number of acne lesions will be reduced greatly by the time you are finished with your treatment protocol. It will also help with the redness and discoloration of the skin, and improve the skin tone over time. The laser will attack the red areas of the skin, making your skin acne free, smoother, less scarring, and glowing! Since it is laser technology you are getting the BEST possible acne treatment you can receive!

Q:   Are there any side effects?
A:   You will notice a slight sunburn sensation after the treatment, and there may be a small flare up of acne at the beginning of the treatment. Some blemishes may appear redder, then fade after 2-3 weeks.

Q:   What is the recommended treatment protocol?
A:   Depending on the condition of your skin, we recommend 10 treatments spaced  once a week or every other week. Individual consultations are necessary to gauge the severity of your acne. When you are done with the treatments, your skin will be inhibited from producing as much acne as it did before, thus only requiring maintenance visits!

 

PHOTOFACIAL

Q:   What is a photofacial?
A:   The IPL treatment removes discoloration and texture issues, giving you glowing, healthy, vibrant skin! The gentle light uses thermal energy to promote the production of collagen, slightly tightening, and restoring youth and beauty to the skin! Celebrities call this “the fountain of youth.”

Q:   Who needs photofacials?
A:   Do you have sun damage, environmental damage? Large pores? The photofacial also rids your skin of broken capillaries, rosecea, and overall ruddiness, leaving a brighter, smoother texture. It also helps with fine facial hairs! Erase those effects from years of sunbathing, with NO DOWNTIME!

Q:   Why our IPL Photofacial is the best!
A:   Using the best in technology (Palomar), and years of experience, you leave with the results you deserve! A skin specific oxygen blast is given along with a soothing peel off European gel mask. Leave glowing and with no redness!

Q:   Does the Photofacial hurt?
A:   Using a chilled roller in combination with the laser, the skin is cooled/lightly numbed before the laser hits your skin. Most people describe the sensation like a
rubberband snapping their skin.

Q:   How often do I need treatments?
A:   Full results are not shown after just one visit. We recommend a package of 6 to fully transform your skin. The protocol is one treatment every 3 to 4 weeks.

 

 

 

PALOMAR FRACTIONAL
Q:   What is fractional non ablative skin resurfacing?
A:   The Palomar Fractional Handpiece delivers light in an array of narrow, focused “microbeams,” to create columns of coagulation within the skin. Basically the system is enforcing a natural healing process deep inside your skin to push healthier, smoother, tighter, non scarred skin to the surface. If you are concerned with deep pitted acne scars, deep wrinkles, lines, sagging, or any other non surface ailment, the fractional treatment may be right for you.

Q:   Why is this system better than others?
A:   Other systems that use the ablative method, which removes the epidermis and dermis which leaves you with red and raw skin, much down time, and the risk of infections after the treatment due to open lesions. Our fractional non ablative process is much easier on the skin, leaving you with a slight pink tone, some redness, and sometimes minor swelling, which typically fades a few hours after the treatment. This treatment is less painful than other lasers, and leaves you to be able to return to work and resume any other activities without any recovery time! At Whitelight Skincare we incorporate oxygen therapy into each laser treatment to heal the skin faster, leaving you looking beautiful right after your treatment!  By blasting your “upset” skin with a skin specific oxygen wand filled with healing serum, you leave without those painful and sometimes ugly results you may get elsewhere!

Q:   How many treatments do I need?
A:   A series of 3-9 treatments is recommended, with 3-6 week intervals in between for best results.

 

 

OXYGEN THERAPY
Q:   What is oxygen therapy?
A:   Our spa has a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, in which you lay down, for a nap, to read, or even talk on the phone. You climb inside the comfortable “nest” complete with soft blankets and pillow. This chamber is a blessing for all ailments. It promotes healing, increases energy and makes sleeping easier. Your body recovers from workouts quicker, increases it’s fat burning capabilities, increases speed and endurance, and has even stronger medical benefits, helping with brain injuries, cerebral palsy, alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and many others. The chamber contains 17% more oxygen than you get by breathing outside normally. If interested, please inquire for a full list of it’s incredible capabilities!