Tag: lasers
Broadband Light vs. Lasers: How Are They Different?
Laser treatments may feel intense, but that doesn’t make them intense pulsed light treatments. In fact, while the two skin-rejuvenating options share some similarities, they are actually two different devices that work in unique ways and accomplish specific results. As a provider of both lasers and broadband light in Florida, Skin Wellness Physicians explains the difference …
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Solutions for the Turkey Neck
This time of year, those darn turkeys always remind us of our own aging necks. The neck ages more rapidly than other areas of the body. The skin on the neck is thinner, delicate, and more sensitive skin that is quickly affected by sun exposure, smoking, and simply, time. Ultraviolet light not only causes red …
Refresh, Lighten, and Brighten with Sciton Moxi™
Sciton Moxi™ at our Naples and Marco Island-based practice is a 1927 nm, fractionated, non-ablative laser that is used to treat pigmentation, sunspots, dull skin texture, and early signs of aging. Fractionated and non-ablative are important aspects of this technology that not only allow this treatment to be gentle, but also have manageable downtime. This wavelength …
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Say Goodbye to Redness, Rosacea, and Visible Vessels
Facial redness is a common reason for visits to the dermatologist’s office. It can be the result of conditions such as rosacea, broken blood vessels due to chronic sun damage, and marks left from acne. At Naples and Marco Island’s Skin Wellness Physicians, we find that redness is usually vascular in origin. Makeup will only go so …
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How Often Should You Get Laser Therapy?
Even if you have a good, consistent skincare routine, skin changes can develop as a visible sign of aging or result of stress, sun exposure, or hormonal changes. Moxi® is a gentle, non-ablative laser-based procedure that can address these changes and is well-tolerated by patients with all skin tones. While many patients may be aware of …
Who Would Be a Good Candidate for Laser Therapy?
If uneven, discolored, or lax skin is giving you an older, weathered, or more tired appearance, it’s only natural that you would want to do something about it. Aesthetic procedures such as laser therapy from our Naples and Marco Island-based practice helps patients to enhance their outer appearance so that it more closely reflects how youthful they …
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Let’s Talk About Pigment!
Melanin is the component that gives people the color of their skin and hair. It can be demonstrated in photoaging or due to hormones. Unwanted pigment in the skin is one of the most common aesthetic complaints we see in our Florida dermatology office. It can be acquired through extensive cumulative sun/UV exposure, genetics, or both. …
Which Types of Sun Damage Can Fractional Lasers Treat?
There are many opportunities to enjoy the sun and sand in Naples throughout the year, but if you’ve spent a lot of time tanning or had some bad sunburns over the summer, you might notice new, unwanted changes in your skin. Sun damage or photoaging is known to cause wrinkles, pigmentation changes, loss of skin …
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Is There Any Way of Testing the Elasticity of Your Skin?
Ever wondered whether your skin care routine is actually working? In addition to wrinkles and fine lines, it’s common for patients to worry about having saggy skin on the face, neck, or body. Unfortunately, over time, the collagen and elastin that make up the structure of the skin are produced in smaller quantities. Even if …
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Solutions for a Turkey Neck
This time of year, those darn turkeys always remind us of our own aging necks. The neck ages more rapidly than other areas of the body because the skin on the neck is thinner, delicate, and more sensitive, which means it is quickly affected by sun exposure, smoking, and simply time. Ultraviolet light not only …
