Photofacial™ (Epifacial, Photorejuvenation, Intense Pulsed Light)
Photofacial
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Smoothbeam Laser
Each time we think that it has gotten as good as it can get, we come up with something like Photo Facial™. Dr. Saida Baxt spent time in California, being certified in this therapy, by the originator, Dr. Bitter photofacial.com.
Photofacial™ is a treatment program that dramatically eliminates signs of sun damage, aging, and Rosacea, on the face and neck. We also see great results on the arms and chest.
With Photofacial treatments, there is none of the down time associated with lasers and deep peels. Using the Intense Pulsed Light system, we can dramatically improve the look of sun-damaged skin and patients with persistent redness and flushing of rosacea. Treatments take about half an hour, and the slight redness is usually gone by the time you are back in the car. Treatments are usually done every three weeks. After five treatments, many patients are so happy with their results that they elect to do more. Alternatively, some patients come in for maintenance therapy 1-2 times a year after they finish the treatment series. A topical numbing cream is used so the treatments have minimal or no discomfort.
We have been thrilled with the results of Photo Facial™ treatments. We welcome you to call us at 201-265-1300 and ask about Photo Facial™, or come in for an evaluation to see if it is right for you.
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Photodynamic Therapy or PDT is a new and exciting area of interest for dermatologists. Photodynamic Therapy is FDA approved for treatment of precancerous lesions on the face. Many physicians have found it effective for treatment of acne vulgaris as well. Levulan (20% aminolevulinic acid) is applied to the face and then a light or laser is shined at the affected areas, thereby activating the Levulan. The Levulan is preferentially taken up by the precancerous cells and the sebaceous gland. Please call the office and make an appointment to discuss if Photodynamic Therapy is right for you!
Click here to read the New York Times article on Photodynamic Therapy.
Smoothbeam Laser
Smoothbeam is here! For those of you waiting for a "no down-time" approach to treating wrinkles or acne-we have the laser for you! Smoothbeam is FDA approved for treating acne and was originally FDA approved for treating wrinkles. Smoothbeam is a diode laser that is absorbed by the water in the undersurface of the skin. It shrinks the oil glands and gets rid of acne cysts and bumps. It remodels the collagen underneath the skin and minimizes wrinkles. We recommend 3-5 treatments, on a schedule of one treatment approximately every 3 weeks. Call and come in for a consultation with either Dr. Rebecca Baxt or Dr. Saida Baxt to see if Smoothbeam is right for your skin. We can't wait to see you to discuss what Smoothbeam can do for your skin. We love it and we're sure you will too!
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