Everything You Need to Know About Laser and Light Therapy

Laser or light therapy could be the perfect way to enhance your appearance if you’re looking for a non-invasive treatment with minimal downtime that delivers significant results. At Hillcrest Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, our experienced providers have used laser treatments for everything from facial rejuvenation to hair removal. To learn more about how light therapy could benefit you, read on or contact our Orlando, Florida practice.

What Can Certain Laser Treatments Do?

Laser treatments have a variety of uses depending on the device and your unique cosmetic concerns. Some options we offer include the following:

• Intense pulsed light (IPL) photofacials: IPL photo rejuvenation can minimize wrinkles, broken capillaries, redness, birthmarks, and age spots without downtime.
• Fractional skin resurfacing: If you want to reverse sun damage, decrease acne, fade scarring, even out hyperpigmentation, and reduce fine lines, this non-ablative laser treatment can stimulate your skin’s renewal process.
• Ablative skin resurfacing: If you have moderate to advanced signs of aging like forehead creases, sun damage, or age spots, ablative laser resurfacing can help. Unlike most other laser treatments, you’ll need about a week of downtime.
• Laser hair removal: Light-based treatments offer a long-term hair removal option by damaging the follicle to reduce growth.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Cosmetic Laser or Light Therapy?

The best candidates for laser skin resurfacing or IPL photofacials have mild to moderate signs of aging or skin irregularities. If you’re frustrated by sunspots, redness, uneven texture, mild skin laxity, or fine lines and wrinkles, laser treatments could help. However, if you have a dark or olive skin tone, some lasers carry the risk of pigmentation issues, so our team can suggest a different option.

Laser hair removal targets the pigment in your hair follicles to damage them and prevent future growth. This treatment is highly effective if you have darker hair against lighter skin. You might not get the same results if you have darker skin or very blonde and fine hair. Our providers can make the right recommendation for you at a consultation. 

Schedule Your Orlando Laser Therapy Consultation 

At Hillcrest Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, our highly skilled bilingual providers have helped countless patients rejuvenate their appearance through noninvasive treatments. If you’re ready to learn more about what laser or light therapy could do for your skin, call 407-999-2585 to book a consultation in Orlando, Florida.