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CUTERA COOLGLIDE

Laser hair reduction

Now men and women alike are making unwanted facial and body hair a thing of the past - thanks to the Cutera CoolGlide Laser. No more painful waxing, electrolysis or razors! The CoolGlide laser delivers 21st century technology for treatment of this distressing problem. Cleared for permanent hair reduction, the CoolGlide laser can treat men and women of all skin types safely and effectively, year-round.

The Cutera CoolGlide was designed to be the most outstanding laser hair removal system on the market for all skin types, from light to dark. Its unique design, longer wavelength, and innovative cooling allow extremely safe and effective results.

What do CoolGlide treatments feel like?

As the name implies, the CoolGlide handpiece cools and soothes as it glides along your skin. When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. No local anesthesia or pain medication is required.

How many treatments will I need?

Most areas require at least 6 treatments. However, the number of CoolGlide treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors - hair thickness, the area treated and your hair's growth cycle. Interestingly, not all hairs are actively growing at the same time and actually go through three distinct phases: growth, regression, and resting. CoolGlide treatments work by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, additional treatments may be necessary to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.

What happens after the treatment?

Immediately following your CoolGlide treatment, the area may appear a bit red and swollen. Three to seven days after treatment you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair. Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not regrowing. Between treatments you should not wax or pluck your hair, but it is permissible to shave.

What are the possible side effects?

Although patients experience few side effects, the most commonly noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin, similar to a sunburn. These effects typically last for several hours or less. In rare instances, blistering may occur. Consult with your medical professional for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.

How does the CoolGlide compare with electrolysis?

Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves inserting a needle into each individual hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. By delivering light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at a time, the CoolGlide effectively treats an area in just seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.

Treatment of facial veins and red spots (hemangiomas)

What veins can be treated with the CoolGlide?

The CoolGlide treats small facial veins (telangiecasia), and any part of the body for hemangiomas (blood blisters). Some port wine stains can also be improved.

What do CoolGlide treatments feel like?

The CoolGlide handpiece cools and soothes as it glides along your skin. There is a mild pinching or stinging sensation when the pulse of light is delivered.

What happens after the treatment?

Some redness or bruising may occur. Small, crusty spots are not uncommon and are treated with hydrogen peroxide and Vaseline.

Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?

Following the treatment, you can return to your normal activities right away, but some redness may occur. The use of sunscreen is necessary on any treated areas exposed to the sun.

When will I see results?

Most patients find that the majority of the treated veins or hemangiomas show significant improvement within two to six weeks of treatment.

Photo Genesis/Intense pulse light (IPL)

Treatment of brown spots and sun damage

Laser Genesis is a staple of skin care for every doctor’s practice. It is a multi-purpose, all season, all skin type solution for overall skin health.

What areas can be treated with the IPL?

The Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treats any part of the body for brown spots or sun damage with the face, neck, shoulders and arms being the most popular.

What do IPL treatments feel like?

The handpiece feels cool and comfortable when placed on the skin. You feel a mild, brief pinching sensation when the pulse of light is delivered.

How many treatments will I need?

Typically, one or two treatments are sufficient to see results. Additional treatments may be required for excessively sun damaged skin.

What happens after the treatment?

Immediately following the treatment, the spots may start to darken. You may notice a slight reddening of the surrounding skin. Over the course of the next few weeks, darkened spots lighten and flake off.

Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?

Following the treatment, you can return to your normal activities right away, but some redness may occur. The use of sunscreen is necessary on any treated areas exposed to the sun.