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IPL
 Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology uses high-energy pulses of light to provide long-lasting results. IPL skin resurfacing, collagen stimulation, vein therapy and photoepilation improve skin texture and appearance and remove hair from any area of the body without damaging nearby tissue. Hair, veins or pigmented regions on the skin surface selectively absorb the pulses of light, shrinking or fading after treatment; collagen tightens, smoothing the skin. Patients can return to work and all regular activities immediately after the procedure. Skin appearance should improve soon after treatment. Hair loss is immediate and long-lasting. Several treatments may be desired for optimal results.
IPL Hair Removal
Forget shaving, waxing, tweezing and electrolysis – Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology provides long-lasting hair removal on any area of the body. IPL photoepilation uses high-energy pulses of light to remove unwanted hair from the face, back, legs, bikini line and other areas without damaging nearby tissue. The IPL handpiece is moved back and forth across the selected area. Hair beneath the skin surface absorbs the light and heats up, loosening from the follicles and eventually falling out. Patients can return to work and all regular activities immediately after the procedure. Hair begins immediately and is long-lasting, with some permanent thinning. Several treatments may be desired for optimal results.
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Photodynamic Therapy
 Photodynamic Therapy uses light and a light-sensitive dye to treat a myriad of skin conditions. Amino levulinic acid (ALA) is first applied to the skin. When ALA is then exposed to the appropriate ultraviolet light source, it is activated. PDT ensures high precision by targeting only the tissue in and near the treatment area.
PDT treatments work by ultraviolet light activation of ALA and result in the reduction of all manifestations of sun damage, including blotchy pigmentation, rough spots (actinic keratoses), brown spots (lentigines), as well as reducing redness and eliminating blood vessels. PDT treatments are an effective treatment for acne and rosacea, as well as for oily skin due to enlarged sebaceous glands.
PDT using ALA and ultraviolet light in the blue range is an FDA approved treatment for precancerous growths commonly called actinic keratoses.
Photodynamic Skin Rejuvenation is a cosmetic procedure that utilizes ALA and an intense pulse light (IPL) source to reduce sun damage, blotchiness, broken capillaries, and rosacea.
Laser Treatment of Facial Spider Veins/ Telangiectasias
 At Miracle Mile Medical Center, we treat facial spider veins with the 810 nm laser. The Diode 810nm emits a fine beam of laser light that is used to remove superficial veins on the cheeks, chin and nose. The laser light beam targets the red color of the veins, generally with little effect on the surrounding skin. Easy recovery is typical. Some patients may experience redness after treatment, although this rarely lasts more than a few hours. Typically, multiple treatments are necessary to achieve optimal results. Tiny pink and red vessels usually require two to three treatments to achieve acceptable results. Veins that are darker or purplish are usually more difficult to remove, and require more treatments. Treatments are spaced at four to six week intervals. Over time, it is possible for new spider veins to develop, but these too can be treated.
Photoaging
"Photoaging" is the term that describes damage to the skin caused by intense and chronic exposure to sunlight. The visible effects of photoaging are fine wrinkles, mottling and pigmentation of the skin, and skin roughness—changes that are usually associated with chronologic aging (calendar years). But, photoaging is not a good indicator of chronologic age; it just makes a person look older than his or her chronologic age. Precancerous and cancerous growths will eventually appear in more advanced cases. The three main approaches to counter photoaging are avoiding the midday sun, using of photoprotective agents—sunscreen and clothing, and utilizing topically applied treatments (such as tretinoin, alpha-hydroxy acids, bleaching creams, and topical antioxidants, especially vitamins C and E). The above treatments are usually most effective when the skin manifestations of aging and photoaging are superficial to moderate.
For more advanced cases, additional interventions may be required such as chemical peeling, intense pulse light (IPL), photodynamic photorejuvenation, laser resurfacing, filler agents, or Botox. After a comprehensive evaluation, Dr. Alaiti will recommend the appropriate creams regimen, and procedures for your skin condition.
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