General FAQ

What is collagen?

Collagen is a protein in the skin’s tissues that keeps the skin tight and youthful in appearance. Over time, and through exposure to the elements, collagen breaks down more quickly that the body can replace it. This can cause negative effects such as sagging or wrinkled skin. By stimulating the…

How is Thermage different from other treatments?

Typical skin tightening treatments use lasers and other technologies which operate on the same principle as Thermage, but only heat the superficial layers of skin. Since Thermage uses a unique radiofrequency technology, it is able to reach the deepest skin layers and make a difference where it truly matters. Thermage…

Who are the best candidates for Thermage?

Thermage is a great way to reverse the effects of aging on all skin types and colors. The treatment is also not limited to treating the face. Thermage can be used to treat: Sagging skin on the face Wrinkles around the mouth, eyes or forehead Eyes that appear tired Excess…

What should I expect when getting a Thermage treatment?

Thermage treatments average about 45 minutes for the face and up to one and a half hours for other parts of the body. A small handheld device is pressed against the target area to heat the deep tissue layers while cooling the visible skin areas. The coolingis felt immediately when…

How IPL Los Angeles treatments work?

Red blemishes from broken blood vessels and brown spots of pigment from sun damage respond to Intense Pulsed Light. The light is changed to heat energy as it reaches to the level of the collagen beneath the skin surface. During Los Angeles IPL photorejuvenation treatment, the IPL wavelength is optimized…

Why choose IPL Los Angeles treatment over other treatment options?

Laser resurfacing and deep chemical peels often send patients into hiding, as they wait for redness and swelling to subside. Microdermabrasion addresses skin irregularities, but is not effective against all complexion problems including redness, flushing and broken capillaries. Face lifts and other surgical procedures are far too invasive for younger…

What can an IPL treatment, or Los Angeles photo facial, do for me?

IPL Los Angeles treatment addresses a wide variety of skin conditions without any downtime afterwards. Here are some of the applications of our Los Angeles photo facial: Sun damage (face, chest, shoulders) Flushing Skin texture Facial redness Broken capillaries Brown spots Age spots Dark circles around the eyes Sun-induced freckles…

What is Photo Dynamic Therapy? I hear about an IPL Treatment “with or without Levulan”

Any patient with broken capillaries, sun-induced freckles, birthmarks, melasma and/or blotchy pigmentation (sun damage), can benefit from treatments with IPL (intense pulsed light) photorejuvenation and expect excellent improvement. The effects of IPL photorejuvenation can be expedited with the application of a medication pre-treatment, called Levulan®. The combination of IPL photorejuvenation…

What does it feel like to have an IPL treatment?

Most patients describe the sensation of our Los Angeles photo facial to be like the snap of a rubber band on the skin as the pulses of energy are delivered through the handpiece. Some patients who are extra sensitive opt to have a topical numbing cream applied beforehand.…

What will I feel like after my Los Angeles Photo Facial?

Post-operative discomfort is almost nonexistent. After a Los Angeles photo facial treatment with any light laser, the skin can appear a little flushed and there is a possibility of some very minor swelling. The pigmented spots and capillaries treated may appear slightly darker temporarily. This is normal. The flushed look…

How many IPL Los Angeles treatment sessions will I need?

Facial, neck and chest treatments are usually repeated at 4-week intervals. A series of 4-5 IPL treatment sessions for each area is recommended for optimal results, but this varies by patient. When you come in for a consultation, the doctor can give you a better estimate for how many treatments…

Old Methods of Hair Removal

Shaving, plucking, waxing and depilatory creams provide temporary fixes that are inconvenient, irritating, messy and only temporary. Electrolysis is time consuming, sometimes painful, and is useful only in removing hair from small areas. Our laser hair removal in Culver City services provide a better way!…

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