Benjamin Ronald MD

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Our coastal community offers us many wonderful opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Long term exposure to the sun can lead to conditions such as skin cancer, premature aging, sun damage, wrinkles, and melasma.. In the past, these sun-induced forms of skin damage have been difficult to treat, but exciting new developments in laser technology have given new hope to patients with these conditions. Correcting Pigment Irregularity - Laser therapy can be used for the treatment of skin pigment irregularity. The newer lasers that are used for these treatments have an impressive safety record. The laser wavelength used for skin lightening is attracted to the pigment so that the laser energy destroys the irregular pigment with little or no damage to the surrounding lighter skin. New Technology - The lasers for both pigment lightening and wrinkle reduction incorporate cooling spray devices, which aid in patient comfort and skin surface protection. Minimal temporary bruising may sometimes occur, disappearing in a day or two. Treatments take about ten minutes and are scheduled every two weeks for a total of three to eight treatments. Summary - In our experience with surface-sparing laser treatment, dramatic improvements in pigment irregularity and wrinkles have been achieved in as little as three treatments. The results have been far superior to bleaching creams, acid creams, and retinoids. In addition, the newer laser treatments are safer than deep acid peels and CO2 laser therapies. There is little or no down time involved with these forms of treatment, and the results in many patients are dramatic. At Atlantic Dermatology Associates, P.A., we are very excited by the results that we are achieving by this new technology. Since 1995 we have been performing Laser hair removal. Through the years we have had many advances in technology and now use the Candela GentleLASE Alexandrite Laser. We found this to be the most effective laser on the market, and, after using it on hundreds of patients, we are convinced that this is the best hair removal system for anyone with brown or black hair. For dark skinned patients we use the gentle Yag .These lasers are set apart from other lasers by being at an ideal wave lengths. The Candela GenteLASE Alexandrite Laser has a cooling spray that helps cool the upper layers of the patient's skin, allowing us to deliver more energy to the follicle without damaging the surface. This cooling spray is crucial in obtaining optimal results. The Candela GentleLASE (which was upgraded to the GentleLASE Plus in January of 2000) is the only hair removal laser with this cryogenic spray for skin protection. This laser was FDA approved in 1999 and we have found that it results in an excellent permanent hair reduction. How does the Candela GentleLASE Plus compare to other forms of hair removal? - Traditional hair removal techniques such as shaving, plucking, and waxing provide only temporary relief. Until now the only semi-permanent way to remove hair has been by electrolysis, which can be painful, time consuming, and is limited to small cosmetic areas. Scarring, allergic reactions, and ingrown hairs are side effects of all of these hair removal methods. The Candela GentleLASE Plus safely removes unwanted body hair without damaging pores and delicate structures of the skin. Facial and bikini areas are usually completed in less than 10 minutes. Legs and larger areas can take longer. Other factors may influence the treatment process and are generally best evaluated and discussed at a consultation. What can I expect during treatment? - Depending upon the amount of hair being treated, the procedure varies from patient to patient. Generally, the treatment will include: The amount of treatments will vary. - Hair grows in 3 cycles, anagen (growth phase), catagen (resting phase), and telogen (falling out phase). The laser is only effective on the hair in the anagen or growth phase. Approximately 30% of the hair is in the growth phase at any given time. Therefore, it is rare that one treatment would be sufficient. Repeated treatments are necessary to treat hair follicles as they re-enter the growth phase. Other factors affecting patient response are skin color, hair color, and hair texture. Most patients are satisfied with 3-5 treatments. The Candela GenteLASE Plus is unique. - After several years of performing hair removal and working with well over a dozen lasers as well as receiving demonstrations on virtually every new hair removal system that comes out on the market, we are firmly convinced that the Candela GentleLASE Plus is the best hair removal system on the market for patients with brown or black hair and skin types that are not extremely dark. At Atlantic Dermatology Associates, P.A.

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