Laser Therapy
LASER is an acronym for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of radiation”.
The basis of the Laser function is burning the target chromophore.
The first laser was produced by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960 using ruby as a lasing medium that was stimulated using high-energy flashes of intense light.
We use the best-in-class laser technology to provide high-quality cosmetic dermatology treatments for our clients.
The Light 4V EVO series is one of the most advanced technologies which has been approved by the FDA and Health Canada.
The Light 4V EVO plus Erbium Series are sophisticated platform devices with a combination of features 3 true-laser wavelengths (755, 1064, and 532 nm), IPL, and ablative fractional device. Laser different wavelengths targeted different chromophores such as Hemoglobin, melanin, and water or collagen. Therefore, this technology can effectively address critical concerns:
Benign Vascular Lesions, Benign Pigmented Lesions, skin laxity and scars, Wrinkle Treatment, Pore Size, permanent Hair removal, Periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH), and skin overall radiance in all skin types.
Hair Removal
Quanta Light EVO series with Elluminate has proven to be a very effective long-term hair removal technique.
This technology removes un-wanted hairs because targeted at the hair follicle causing the hair to fall out and prevent further growth.
Hair Growth Cycle:
It takes 6-12 weeks for a hair to grow from the papilla to the surface of the skin. Every hair in our body has 3 phases of the hair growth cycle: Anagen (active phase) 85%, Catagen (transition phase) 5% and Telogen (resting phase) 10%. The Anagen phase is the best time to target as the hair is well situated in the follicle for the photo to seek and destroy.
Due to the different cycles, 6-8 treatments are recommended on average, spaced out according to the growth cycle.
Laser Hair Removal Benefits at Dina Cosmetics Clinic
- FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction
- Effective for most skin types
- Fast, convenient treatments with no downtime
- Reduced risk of ingrown hairs
- Long-lasting results
- Safe and painless
- Silky, smooth results
- No need to shave, wax, or tweeze again
Skin Rejuvenation
In this treatment, the target chromophores are collagen and water.
The advantages of skin rejuvenation procedures in our clinic offer near-instant results, are painless, does not require any downtime.
Our clinic gives you the best result for rejuvenation procedures. You will have glowing skin without Freckles, and wrinkles.
The skin care treatments with our device are typically conducted as a series of treatments at 3-week intervals, and the skin begins to take on a more youthful and clear appearance after the first few sessions.
Vascular Laser
Vascular lesions are harmless lesions in that blood vessels are visible through the skin. These lesions can occur on almost any part of the body, especially on the face or legs.
Standard types of vascular lesions include spider veins, telangiectasia, port wine stains, and hemangioma.
Etiology: There are many causes of vascular lesions, and they often appear as a side effect of aging.
Procedure:
The laser uses for the treatment of spider and thread veins, and some vascular birthmarks. Light pulses targeted the red pigment (hemoglobin) in the blood which heats and destroys the pigment without affecting the skin or other tissues.
The treatment takes a few minutes in 1-2 sessions with minimal side effects.
Hyperpigmentation
Our clinic treats age spots, freckles, flat pigmentated birthmarks, and other discoloration problems like Melasma, Erythro-melanosis on the neck.
In this treatment Light pulses have targeted the Melanin on the skin`s surface which heats and destroys melanin to remove the discoloration.
Photo-Facial
Photo-facial therapy is a professional treatment to reduce or eliminate a lot of skin concerns via utilizing a broad spectrum of light that can target a wider range of skin imperfections.
Photo facials are generally safe for all skin types and complexions.
Photo-facial treatments take about 45 – 60 minutes, depending on the patient’s skin condition and treatment area size in 3– 5 sessions, every three weeks.
Enlarge Pores
If you want to stop having to use foundation to cover up your enlarged pores or you just want your skin to look smoother, you should consider having a laser treatment with the 4V EVO laser. Once the skin is energized with the laser at the appropriate stimulating dose, more collagen and elastin will be produced by the skin, followed by tightened and smoother skin with smaller pores.
This problem is commonly found in individuals having oily skin. The causes of this lesion are overactive sebaceous (oil) glands, aging, Loss of collagen and elastin, Hormone imbalance, sunlight, and skin condition.
Large pores or unusually enlarged pores are commonly found on 2 facial areas including the cheek and nose areas. But that is found on the forehead and chin, and sometimes on the chest, arms, and wrists in men.
Periorbital Hyperpigmentation (POH)
POH is also known as periocular hyperpigmentation, periorbital melanosis, dark circles, infraorbital darkening, infraorbital discoloration, or idiopathic cutaneous hyper-chromium of the orbital region. It is an ill-defined entity that presents as bilateral round or semicircular homogenous brown or dark brown pigmented macules in the periocular region.
According to recent studies Periorbital hyperpigmentation has been successfully treated with lasers such as Quanta Light EVO that target pigment and vascularity for having Alexandrite laser, and Nd-Yag laser (1064nm).
Freckles (ephelides)
Freckles are extra patches of coloring (or pigment) under your skin and are common in people with fair skin or red hair.
They often show up during childhood, and you may continue to get more until you’re in your 20s.
They aren’t a sign of a skin problem.
Types of freckles:
- Ephelides:
- Are genetic
- First, show up when you’re around 2-3 years old, often after you’ve been in the sun
- Are usually on your arms, chest, face, and neck
- Can be red, dark brown, or light brown
- Can go away as you age
- May fade during the winter
- Are usually about 1-2 millimeters or bigger
- Have irregular borders that aren’t very defined
- Solar lentigines:
- Are sometimes called age spots, sun spots, or liver spots
- Show up as you get older and are common if you’re 50 or older
- Can be anywhere on your body that gets sun, including areas like the back, chest, face, forearms, hands, and shins
- Don’t fade or disappear
- Can range from light yellow to dark brown in color
- Show up because of sun exposure and aging
- Have clear borders
Causes of Freckles:
- Genetic
- The harmful rays of the sun
Freckle Prevention:
- Always wear a water-resistant sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection and an SPF of 30 or higher (even when it’s not sunny).
- Never use tanning beds.
- Don’t get sunburned.
- Stay in the shade, especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Treatments of freckles:
if you don’t like how your freckles look; treatments can help fade them. These include:
- Chemicals like alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and trichloroacetic acid (TCA)
- Laser treatments
- Cryotherapy (skin freezing)
- Chemical peels
- Creams like retinol, a form of vitamin A
Melasema (chloasma)
Melasma or Mask of pregnancy is a common, harmless skin condition characterized by brown or blue-gray patches or freckle-like spots. Melasma typically darkens and lightens over time, often getting worse in the summer and better in the winter. Commonly affected areas include the face, including the cheeks, upper lip, and forehead, as well as the forearms.
Etiology of Melasma:
The epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) contains cells called melanocytes that store and produce a dark color (pigment) known as melanin.
There are two main causes of melasma:
- Radiation, whether ultraviolet, visible light or infrared (heat) light
- Hormones.
Other possible causes of melasma include:
- Some medications such as Antiseizure medications (Clobazam), Phototoxic drugs include some antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), diuretics, retinoids, hypoglycaemics, antipsychotics, targeted therapies, and some other drugs.
- Contraceptive therapy (birth control)
- Estrogen/Diethylstilbestrol
- Genetics: About 33% to 50%
- Hypothyroidism
- LED Screens: Melasma may be caused by the LED lights from your television, laptop, cell phone, and tablet.
- Makeup (cosmetics): Some cosmetics can cause what’s called a phototoxic reaction.
- Skincare products
- Some scented soaps
- Tanning beds
The three types of melasma are:
- Epidermal: Epidermal melasma has a dark brown color. Sometimes responds well to treatment.
- Dermal: Dermal melasma has a light brown or bluish color, a blurry border, and doesn’t respond well to treatment.
- Mixed melasma: Mixed melasma, which is the most common of the three, has both bluish and brown patches and shows some response to treatment.
Treatment of Melasma:
Melasma is hard to treat. To determine a treatment plan, your healthcare provider will have to first figure out what’s possibly causing the melasma.
- To make sure that it doesn’t get any worse.
- Do this by avoiding the sun, tanning beds, LED screens, irritating soaps, and birth control that includes hormones.
- An SPF of 30-50 is applied every two hours
- Use a wide-brimmed hat
- To take topical medications. Topical therapy using tyrosinase inhibitors prevents new pigment formations by stopping the formation of melanin (the dark color) like Azelaic acid, Cysteamine, Hydrocortisone, Hydroquinone, Methimazole, Soybean extract, Topical alpha hydroxy acid, Tranexamic acid, Tretinoin
- Clinical treatments;
- Regular microdermabrasion
- Microneedling
- Chemical peeling
- Laser
Face Ellumination
Elluminate is a unique laser treatment that is beyond conventional laser, it makes the skin smoother, fresher, and more youthful appearance.
This treatment uses to improve skin appearance and condition almost anywhere on the body, especially on the face, neck, décolletage, back, and hands.
More specifically, for Elluminate treatment at Dina Cosmetic Clinic, we use three different wavelengths.
Benefits of Ellumination Laser with the light 4V EVO device
- Targets multiple layers of the skin to erase skin’s browns and reds and stimulates deeper-down collagen to reduce fine lines and improve skin texture. Skin is left more even, radiant, and youthful-looking.
- takes only about 30 minutes
- No downtime required
Elluminate Treats:
- Vascularity
- Pigmentation
- Wrinkles
- Scars
- Pore Size
- Skin’s Overall Radiance
Prepare for Ellumination Laser:
to avoid using any products that contain active ingredients such as
glycolic acid, retinol, Retin-A, and hydroquinone.
How many treatments:
For maximum results, it is recommended three treatments to achieve maximum results. However, some clients can see great improvement with only one treatment, especially if they combine that with proper use of at-home, medical-grade skin care products and, in some cases, other aesthetic treatments designed to maintain good skin health.
Acne Treatment
Acne vulgaris is the medical name for common acne which is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles under the skin become obstructed.
People with acne may experience depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, poor self-image, lower quality of life, and loneliness.
There are 2 types of Acne:
- Non- inflammation:
- whiteheads
- blackheads
- Milia
- Inflammation
- Papules
- Pustules
- Nodules
- Cysts
Acne treatment:
Depending on the condition’s severity, and age, the type of acne treatment is different.
- Oral medication Such as:
- Certain contraceptives in women
- Antibiotics, especially tetracycline antibiotics such as minocycline and doxycycline, are commonly used to treat moderate to severe acne.
- Isotretinoin (Amnesteem, Claravis, Sotret), an oral retinoid
- Topical medications are available as an over-the-counter products. Such as:
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Salicylic Acid
- Azelaic acid
- Retinoids
- Antibiotics, especially tetracycline antibiotics such as minocycline and doxycycline, are commonly used to treat moderate to severe acne
Clinical Acne treatment in our clinic
- Lasers.
- Chemical peels
- Light Therapy
- Drainage and extraction
Preventing acne:
That is difficult but some things can help:
- Wash your face daily with warm water and a mild facial cleanser.
- Routinely use moisturizer.
- You don’t have to stop using makeup, but try to use “non-comedogenic” products and remove makeup at the end of each day.
- Keep your hands away from your face
Sun and Age Spots (Face& Hand)
Age spots are harmless marks that are flat, with shades of brown, tan, or black.
They usually develop later in life (over the age of 50) on areas of the body that have had a lot of sun exposure, such as:
- Face and neck
- Back of the hands
- Shoulders
- Upper back
- Tops of the feet
What skins are prone to age spots?
- Spent a lot of time in the sun or on tanning beds
- Fair skin
- Family history of age spots
The best treatment to remove age spots:
- Topical creams: It takes months to become brighter.
- Skin-lightening creams (such as hydroquinone)
- tretinoin (retinoic acid)
Note: Make sure that you are not using a product that contains mercury.
- Skin resurfacing with:(only one week).
- Laser
- Chemical peel
- Dermabrasion: (One week)
- Cryosurgery
To prevent age spots from developing, you can:
- Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day. The sunscreen should be broad spectrum, meaning it protects against UVA and UVB rays.
- Cover up with a hat and clothing whenever you are outside.
- Stay out of the sun when it is the strongest — between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- Avoid tanning beds
