Laser & Light Therapies

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Laser & Light Therapies Swan Medical

Laser and light therapy is an effective way to diminish signs of aging, address vascular skin conditions, and remove unwanted hair. At Swan Medical, we have helped thousands of patients rejuvenate their appearance with innovative, customizable treatments that help them achieve smoother, more youthful-looking skin. To learn more about how our well-tolerated laser and light therapies can enhance your skin, schedule your personal consultation with our team!

Contact our office or call (925) 905-9922 to get started at one of our locations in Danville (near Walnut Creek) or Los Gatos.

About Laser & Light Therapies

Laser and light therapies rejuvenate your appearance by increasing your skin’s levels of collagen and elastin–proteins that help your skin maintain its structure and elasticity. With two of the latest systems from Sciton, we can address pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and sun damage by helping your skin naturally repair itself. (1) Some patients receive laser and light therapies as a form of “prejuvenation”–preventative care against signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. We offer both ablative and non-ablative laser and light therapies:

  • Ablative: We can remove the top layers of the skin to improve your skin’s tone and texture. While they require a longer recovery, ablative treatments can treat deeper issues and produce more dramatic results.
  • Non-Ablative: Instead of removing layers of the skin, non-ablative lasers can penetrate the deeper layers of the skin with heat energy to address underlying imperfections.

Contact our office or call (925) 905-9922 to learn more about how innovative laser and light therapies can help you transform your appearance for long-lasting results!

JOULE from Sciton

BBLHEROic

The New Standard in Pulse Light Technology, “IC” stands for Intelligent Control. The skin rejuvenation system can determine all six points in a three-dimensional space, which means we will never miss an area on your skin!

  • BBLHEROic (BroadBand Light® HEROic™️) is a photorejuvenation treatment that increases your skin’s collagen levels with High Energy Output (HERO) technology. HERO technology delivers more powerful bursts of light energy to the skin than traditional Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments, making it a more effective skin rejuvenation therapy. We can perform several different types of laser treatments, depending on your aesthetic goals:
  • Forever Young: We can diminish signs of facial aging such as fine lines and wrinkles to help you achieve smoother skin.
  • Forever Clear: We can address acne, age spots, sun damage, freckles, rosacea, and vascular lesions for a more even skin tone.
  • Forever Bare: We can remove unwanted body hair with motion technology that alters the structure of the hair follicles with gentle pulses of light to diminish hair growth for long-lasting results. The treatment is effective for a variety of skin tones, including Fitzpatrick skin types I-V.
  • SkinTyteII: We can tighten the skin to address mild laxity for a smoother, more youthful look.
  • 532+ BBL: We can reduce the appearance of facial veins with a narrow beam of light designed for delicate tissue.

Resurfacing Capabilities

Resurfacing your skin is one of the most effective ways to refresh your appearance. Specialists performed more than 3.5 million skin resurfacing treatments in 2023 to help patients improve their skin. (3) We offer several different types of Sciton lasers that resurface the skin to remove impurities and damaged cells: (2)

  • ProFrax (ProFractional Resurfacing): With a fractionated laser that administers tiny beams of light energy simultaneously, we can address rough, scaly patches of the skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and scars by activating your skin’s fibroblasts, cells that keep the skin looking healthy.
  • Halo®: With a hybrid laser that uses both non-ablative and ablative wavelengths, we can address significant sun damage, dark spots, wrinkles, and fine lines by removing damaged cells and increasing your skin’s collagen levels for smoother appearance.
  • Contour TRL: If you have wrinkles, sun damage, mild laxity, and/or a rough skin texture, Contour TRL is a fully ablative Tunable Resurfacing Laser (TRL) that refreshes your skin with adjustable, controlled laser energy beams.
  • NanoPeel: With a precise beam of energy, we can exfoliate the outermost layer of the skin to improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and keratosis (a condition that causes rough, bumpy patches of skin).
  • MicroLaser Peel: With a treatment that penetrates the skin at a deeper level than the NanoPeel, we can diminish the appearance of scars, wrinkles, pigmentation, and sun damage with minimal downtime.
  • Single Spot Resurfacing: This treatment is ideal for patients who need to remove damaged skin cells and/or to reduce scars from inflammatory skin conditions such as acne. If you have pigmentation and/or moles that you would like to remove for a more even skin tone, Sciton lasers can help.
  • diVa®: With a hybrid fractional laser for vaginal rejuvenation, we can raise the collagen levels of your skin to address mild laxity, increase lubrication, and improve comfort during physical intimacy.

mJOULE™ from Sciton

MOXI

A gentle approach for every skin type, so you can enjoy radiant skin all year round!

MOXI is a gentle, non-ablative 1927 nanometer (nm) wavelength laser treatment that addresses signs of skin aging, sun damage, and an uneven skin texture. The laser raises your skin’s collagen levels and improves skin cell turnover with fractionated light. The fractionated laser has three levels to renew your skin:

  • Level 1 (Prevent and Refresh): The lightest laser setting can address mild skin concerns and prevent signs of aging.
  • Level 2 (Revitalize and Maintain): A slightly stronger laser setting can boost your skin’s collagen levels to address moderate signs of skin aging and/or damage.
  • Level 3 (Transform & Renew): The strongest laser setting can resurface your skin and address significant signs of aging and/or damage to refresh your appearance.

We typically make 4-5 passes across the skin for patients receiving Level 1 and/or Level 2 treatments. If you receive a Level 3 treatment, we typically make 6-8 passes across the skin.

Sciton STAX™ Combination Treatments for Winning Results ScitonSTAX combines up to three synergistic modalities on Sciton’s expandable JOULE and mJOULE platforms. Clinicians who perform StaX treatments with Moxi™, HALO®, BBL® HEROic™, and/or TRL™ can dramatically improve the quality of your skin while minimizing downtime. We can address multiple concerns during a single appointment, and combining treatments is more cost effective for patients who would like to address more than one aesthetic goal. We can also combine MOXI and BBLHEROic to significantly improve your skin. The combined treatment is suitable for all skin types and can address aging, rosacea, melasma, sun damage, and mild skin laxity with minimal downtime.

Benefits of Laser & Light Therapies

Laser and light therapies offer several benefits, including:

  • Natural-looking results: Raising the collagen in your skin helps your skin repair itself for natural-looking results.
  • Minimal downtime: You can return to your normal activities as long as you avoid excessive sun exposure that could damage your skin.
  • Targeted therapy: We can address specific areas of the skin while preserving the surrounding tissue.
  • Improved skin elasticity: You can enjoy smoother skin with fewer fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful-looking appearance.

Candidates & Consultation

Suitable candidates would typically like to address the following:

  • Fine lines
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Age spots
  • Sun-damaged skin
  • Wrinkles
  • Vascular lesions
  • Acne scars

Candidates for the treatment must have realistic expectations. During your consultation, we will perform a physical examination to determine the most effective treatment plan for your needs. Please come prepared to discuss your lifestyle and medical history during your appointment. Depending on your aesthetic goals, we can also include other treatments as part of your personalized plan.

To learn more about the additional treatments we offer, see the blog!

Preparation

To prepare for your treatment, you will need to:

  • Avoid excessive sun exposure to protect your skin from damage
  • Stop using retinoids and harsh facial scrubs before your treatment
  • Discontinue supplements and medications that thin your blood

We will provide specific instructions based on your skin type and aesthetic goals to help you prepare for your treatment.

Results

The results of your treatment will depend on your personalized plan. After laser and light therapies, you can enjoy smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking skin. Many patients also notice a significant improvement in self-confidence. If you take good care of your skin, you can enjoy lasting results.

The Cost of Laser and Light Therapies in Danville

Laser & Light Therapies Swan Medical

The cost of laser and light therapies will depend on the size of the treatment area and your aesthetic goals. We can provide an all-inclusive price quote during your consultation. This well-tolerated treatment has helped thousands of patients enhance their skin and achieve a more youthful-looking appearance.

Contact our office or call (925) 905-9922 to schedule an appointment and get started at one of our locations in Danville (near Walnut Creek) or Los Gatos.

FAQ

Does laser and light therapy require downtime?

Laser and light therapies generally require minimal downtime, but this depends on the depth and extent of the treatment. During your consultation, we can discuss any questions you have about your treatment.

Are the results of laser and light therapy permanent?

The results of laser and light therapy are long-lasting. However, if you experience changes to your skin as you age, we can help you maintain your results with a touch-up appointment.

How many laser and light therapy sessions will I need?

The number of sessions required will depend on your skin concerns and your aesthetic goals. We will provide a personalized plan during your consultation.

References

  1. Berlin AL, Hussain M, Phelps R, Goldberg DJ. Treatment of photoaging with a very superficial Er: YAG laser in combination with a broadband light source. Journal of drugs in dermatology: JDD. 2007;6(11):1114-1118. Accessed October 25, 2024. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18038499/
  2. Boehm KS, Avashia YJ, Savetsky IL, Rohrich RJ. Laser Resurfacing: Safety and Technique. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2020;8(4):e2796. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002796
  3. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner.; 2023. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf