Laser & Light
THERAPIES
LED
therapies
Lasers are great tools that can help improve various problems of the skin, such as fine lines, wrinkles and sun spots. At Liv Aesthetics we have multiple lasers treatments to choose from.
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moxi
MOXI IS A NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONATED LASER THAT CREATES TINY, MICROSCOPIC HOLES IN THE TOP LAYER OF SKIN TO STIMULATE COLLAGEN AND PROMOTE HEALING. great for anti-aging & pigmentation. little to no downtime!
PHOTOFACIALS
ALSO KNOWN AS IPL OR BBL.
THIS INNOVATIVE LIGHT THERAPY TARGETS AFTER THOSE UNSIGHTLY BROWN SPOTS, AND BROKEN CAPILLARIES,. THIS TREATMENT IS GREAT FOR ROSACEA, SKIN THAT FLUSHES EASILY, DISCOLORED ACNE SCARRING OR FOR THE PATIENT JUST LOOKING FOR A SMOOTHER, MORE EVEN SKIN TONE.
forever clear
A 3 STEP PROCESS. THE FIRST PASS USES BLUE LIGHT TO ELIMINATE ACNE-CAUSING BACTERIA. THE SECOND PASS USES YELLOW LIGHT TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION AND ACNE-ASSOCIATED REDNESS TO GIVE YOU HEALTHY, LUMINOUS SKIN. FOR ADDED BENEFIT, THE SKIN THEN RECEIVES A THIRD PASS OF THE BBL HANDPIECE USING INFRA-RED LIGHT IN RAPID, GENTLE PULSES TO INITIATE THE BODY’S NATURAL HEALING PROCESS,
LASER & LIGHT FACIAL
A COMBINATION OF MOXI AND BBL. THIS TWO-IN-ONE TREATMENT IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO ACHIEVE GORGEOUS SKIN. NOT ONLY IS YOUR SKIN SMOOTHER, CLEARER, AND MORE SUPPLE, YOUR FINE LINES AND WRINKLES ARE REDUCED TOO. THIS TREATMENT IS POWERFUL AND FAST.
laser hair removal
UNLIKE TRADITIONAL HAIR REDUCTION DEVICES THAT APPLY ENERGY TO AN AREA ALL AT ONCE, FOREVER BARE BBL USES MOTION TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER A LOW FLUENCE IN MULTIPLE PULSES, PROTECTING THE SKIN WHILE PROGRESSIVELY RAISING THE FOLLICLE TEMPERATURE TO THE OPTIMAL LEVEL FOR HAIR REMOVAL WITH MINIMAL DISCOMFORT.
ERBIUM
A LIGHTER VERSION OF CO2.
THE ERBIUM LASER RESULTS IN A NARROWER AREA OF HEATING OF ADJACENT TISSUES COMPARED TO OTHER LASER SKIN-RESURFACING METHODS. THIS RESULTS IN A MORE FOCUSED REMOVAL OF OLD SKIN CELL LAYERS.
THE ERBIUM LASER RESURFACING PEEL IS DESIGNED TO REMOVE BOTH SUPERFICIAL AND MODERATELY DEEP LINES AND PIGMENT ON THE FACE, HANDS, NECK,
CO2
THE DEEPEST OF LASER PROCEDURES. CO2 FRACTIONAL RESURFACING LASER IS A CARBON DIOXIDE LASER WHICH PRECISELY REMOVES DEEP OUTER LAYERS OF DAMAGED SKIN AND STIMULATES THE REGENERATION OF HEALTHY SKIN UNDERNEATH. FOR SEVERE PIGMENTATION, WRINKLES AND TEXTURAL IRREGULARITIES
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EXPECT DOWNTIME
what is moxi?
MOXI is one of our most versatile lasers, effective at treating all skin types and colors. Not only does it prevent and reduce the signs of aging, it also improves the appearance of fine lines, pore size, texture and discoloration. It’s known for being one of the most gentle laser treatments on the market, delivering big results with minimal downtime. Patients with every skin tone looking to lighten, brighten and refresh their appearance will love MOXI.
tHIS IS ALSO A FANTASTIC TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH LITTLE PRE-EXISTING SKIN CONCERNS WHO ARE PREPARING FOR A BIG EVENT.
WHO IS MOXI FOR?
benefits
- Provides pre-rejuvenation by warding off visible signs of aging before they appear
- POLISHES SKIN TONE
- SMOOTHS ROUGH SKIN
- LIGHTENS PIGMENTATIOn
- safe on melasma
- SAFE FOR ANY SKIN TYPE YEAR ROUND
- STIMULATES COLLAGEN
- Long-term maintenance. (extends the results of prior more aggressive laser procedures)
MOXI
how to prepare
- Temporarily discontinue any retinols or acids for 3-5 days before your treatment.
- Avoid using sunless tanners for at least 5 days before your booked treatment.
- Contact us if you have had Accutane prescribed by a doctor in the previous 12 months.
- for patients with melasma, we may prescribe a topical hydroquinone 2 weeks prior to your MOXI service if your melasma is significant.
- Please inform us If you have a history of cold sores - a prescription anti-viral can be called in for you for prevention.
MOXI
what to expect
MOXI is so gentle it can be performed without anesthetic; however we typically apply a topical numbing cream to ensure maximum comfort. Since treatments leave behind minimal swelling, scabs or flakiness, it is often called the “perfect lunchtime facial.” Treatment times are usually 30-45 minutes and it is safe to reapply makeup the day after treatment. Your recommended treatment protocol will depend on your unique goals for your skin. Generally, for ideal results, patients will need a series of three MOXI treatments. Many patients choose to have a MOXI treatment once or twice a year to maintain results and keep a glowing complexion.
MOXI
Is there any downtime from a MOXI treatment?
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For the day following your treatment your skin may appear red and depending on your level of treatment you may see the small dots called “Mendz” where the laser was applied. As the microzones heal, they will darken and your skin may feel slightly rough. Between days 3-5 the dots will slough/fall off revealing the renewed skin beneath. Because this is a non-ablative fractionated treatment, the post care regimen is simple. Wear a moisturizing physical sunscreen and stay out of the sun. You may wear make-up 24 hours after your treatment.
what is a
photofacial?
IPL/BBL or a “Photo-Facial” is a type of light therapy used to lighten and brighten your complexion by treating skin concerns and stimulating your body’s production of collagen. This innovative light therapy targets after those unsightly brown spots, and broken capillaries,. this treatment is great for rosacea, skin that flushes easily, discolored acne scarring or for the patient just looking for a smoother, more even skin tone.
This procedure is safest for people with light, untanned skin. Since melanin absorbs the light, olive or brown skin is at risk for burning. Safer skin rejuvenation options for people with darker skin types include Chemical Peels or MOXI Treatments.
who is it for?
benefits
- Sun Damage
- Red/Purple Discoloration of Scars
- Rosacea
- Broken Capillaries
- Dull Skin
- Freckles
- Redness
- Acne
- Pore Size
- Uneven Skin Tone
- HyperPigmentation
- UNWANTED DARK HAIR
CORRECTS:
photofacial
how to prepare
- Do not have tanned skin
- Avoid direct sunlight or tanning beds.
- don't use sunless tanners for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- do not have freshly waxed or exfoliated skin prior to treatment.
- wait 14 days after photofacial to wax or have any exfoliating treatments performed
- discontinue products containing retinol, acids or scrubs 1 week prior.
photofacial
what to expect
once the skin is numbed and cleansed, we apply eye protection and a clear gel to the treatment area.
Once prepped, we perform a series of passes over the skin by applying flashes of light. The light penetrates your skin to damage the pigment, tissue or blood vessels. Your body will work to repair the damage — reducing the appearance of the discoloration.
this treatment is often described as feeling like short "rubber-band" snaps and should be mildly uncomfortable with proper numbing.
IPL/BBL treatment is not technically a "laser treatment". It uses pulsed light instead of the more focused light of a laser. Laser treatments are a single wavelength, while BBL and ipl use a broad spectrum of light that we can filter several different ways to treat different conditions.
photofacial
Pigmentation: Pigment will temporarily darken and then slough off over the next 7-10 days post treatment. Once this process is complete, a noticeable difference in lessened pigmentation will be visible.
(1 - 3 treatments recommended )
Broken Capillaries: will appear blotchy and mildly pink for the first several days. Broken capillaries should begin to disappear within two weeks and gradually improve over the next couple of months. because blood vessels are deeper than sunspots, it may take three to five treatments to get rid of them entirely.
(3-5 treatments reccommended)
Is there any downtime from an ipl/bbl treatment?
bbl
ipl
- stimulates collagen production to boost natural reparation
- revitalizes skin cells as well
- Unwanted freckles
- Birthmarks
- Acne
- Acne scarring
- Age spots
- Sun damage
- Rosacea
- Sagging skin
- Fine lines
- Visible blood vessels below the skin
- Uneven skin tone
- Pigmentation
- Broken capillaries
- Bruising
- Aging skin
- Sunspots and age spots
- unwanted freckles
- mild Rosacea
- uneven skin tone
- Redness
- red/purple scars
- Large pores
- Dilated blood vessels
- targets the skin’s hemoglobin and melanin levels to remedy skin issues
- does not work to revitalize skin cells
Broad band light
bbl treats
IPL treats
intense pulsed light
VS.
bbl and ipl both use non-surgical light waves to rejuvenate and replenish the skin. some people have a preference for one over the other while others notice little difference between the two. olivia hesse, cls. can help you choose which treatment would be best for you!
photofacial
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Laser & Light
MOXI™ & BroadBand Light™ (BBL™ ) — two advanced skin treatments that pair perfectly for dramatic results with little to no downtime.
Moxi is designed to deliver dramatic tonal and textural improvements to your face with little to no downtime, as it features a gentle non-ablative laser that corrects pigmentation issues.
BroadBand Light (BBL) HERO features the improved Forever Young+ BBL™ now with even better results, and Forever Body BBL™, provides a variety of versatile solutions to treat a broad range of conditions anywhere on the body.
This two-in-one treatment is an excellent way to achieve gorgeous skin. Not only is your skin smoother, clearer, and more supple, your fine lines and wrinkles are reduced too. This treatment is powerful and fast.
BBL + Moxi
facial
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Forever Clear
The first pass uses blue light to eliminate acne-causing bacteria located deep within the skin’s pores.
The second pass uses yellow light to reduce inflammation and acne-associated redness to give you healthy, luminous skin while preventing new breakouts.
For added benefit, the skin then receives a third pass of the BBL handpiece using infra-red light in rapid, gentle pulses to initiate the body’s natural healing process, reduce the appearance of existing scars, and enhance the benefits of the first two steps.
for optimal results, we typically recommend 4 treatments spaced 2 weeks apart. touch up treatments range from monthly to every 6 months dependent on severity of acne.
ACNE LASER treatment
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what is erbium?
The Erbium laser results in a narrower area of heating of adjacent tissues compared with other laser skin-resurfacing methods. This results in a more focused removal of old skin cell layers. this means that a benefit of Erbium laser resurfacing is minimal burning of surrounding tissue and fewer side effects such as swelling, bruising, and redness, so the recovery time should be faster than with CO2 laser resurfacing.
erbium is a great option for the client interested in deeper resurfacing procedures that aren't quite ready for co2 or surgery.
erbium
benefits
- treats Fine Lines and Wrinkles
- helps Crepey Skin
- softens "Crows Feet”
- Softens "Smokers Lines”
- Softens "Necklace Lines”
- treats Acne Scarring
- Shrinks Enlarged Pores
- lightens pigmentation
- Adresses overall Uneven Skin Tone
erbium
how to prepare
- We recommend purchasing a gentle post laser cleanser and moisturizer
- Do not use any of your Retinol based products for 1 week prior to treatment.
- Do not use any glycolic acid and/or exfoliating treatments for 1 week prior to treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure 2 weeks prior to your treatment (skin must not be tan)
- Do not wax for 1 week prior to treatment
- If you have a history of cold sores, please call inform us ahead of time, you will need a prescription for Valtrex to begin the day or two days before your treatment.
erbium
what to expect
- pronox nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
- oral pre-medication (must have transportation arranged)
- cryo skin cooler
- prescription topical numbing
- squeeze balls and encouragement coming from experienced providers who know exactly what this treatment feels like.
erbium
pain management
Because the erbium laser doesn’t go as deep as our CO2 laser, most patients describe a mild “sunburned” look after the treatment and recovery time is typically 5-7 days.
- immediately after treatment skin will feel warm and look pink/red. heat will subside after the first couple hours.
- a topical barrier ointment will be applied post treatment and must be continued for 7 days post.
- avoid direct sun exposure for 7 days.
- skin will begin to slough/peel after the first 3-4 days. do not scratch, pick or rub the peeling areas.
- we highly reccommed purcasing the alastin regenerating skin nectar to optimize healing and decrease downtime.
- you may resume your normal skincare routine after 7 days with the exception of exfoliants and retinols which should be discontinued for 2 weeks post treatment.
Is there any downtime from an erbium treatment?
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CONSULTATIONS FOR THIS TREATMENT ARE REQUIRED
what is a co2?
The CO2 treats fine to moderately deep wrinkles, photo damage, scarring, skin tone, texture, crepiness and laxity.
The CO2 laser goes deeper and has a different way of shrinking collagen than a Fraxel or erbium laser. Therefore, it generally gives a better result for deeper wrinkles, acne scars, peri-oral lines and crepeyness around the eyes. The CO2 is best for patients who are late 40s to 70s with moderate to deep wrinkles/sun damage or with moderate to severe acne scarring.
co2 treatments may be booked as "traditional" (roughly 2 weeks of downtime) or "deep" (2-3 weeks of downtime).
benefits
- softens deep Wrinkles
- treats under eye bags
- tightens Crepey Skin
- addresses moderate to severe acne scarring
- softens lines around mouth
- removes pre-cancer cells to minimize risk of skin cancer
- treats moderate to severe pigmentation/brown spots
- treats an Uneven Skin Tone
co2
how to prepare
- We recommend purchasing the Alastin aftercare kit from our practice 1 week prior to your co2 procedure for optimal healing.
- if you opt not to purchase the kit, a barrier ointment such as aquaphor will need to be purchased ahead of time.
- Do not use any of your Retinol based products for 1 week prior to treatment.
- Do not use any glycolic acid and/or exfoliating treatments for 1 week prior to treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure 2 weeks prior to your treatment (skin must not be tan)
- Do not wax for 1 week prior to treatment
- If you have a history of cold sores, please inform us ahead of time, you will need a prescription for Valtrex to begin the day or two days before your treatment.
CO2
what to expect
it usually takes about 1 to 2 weeks for your skin to fully heal. Your skin will be very sensitive during this time. Follow the guidelines below to help your skin heal and prevent infection. we highly reccommend booking a series of celluma led and/or oxygen infusion treatments for comfort and optimal healing from this treatment,
- pronox nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
- oral pre-medication (must have transportation arranged)
- cryo skin cooler
- prescription topical numbing
- squeeze balls and encouragement coming from experienced providers who know exactly what this treatment feels like.
Co2
pain management
depending on level of treatment, your downtime will range from 10-14 days.
- immediately after treatment skin will feel warm and look pink/red. heat will subside after the first couple hours.
- a topical barrier ointment will be applied post treatment and must be continued for 7 -14 days (this is included in alastin kit or you may purchase aquaphor to have at home).
- skin will begin to slough/peel after the first 3-4 days. do not scratch, pick or rub the peeling areas.
- avoid direct sun exposure for 2 weeks
- if you must go outside, please wear a big hat, sunglasses and keep the area treated covered from the sun at all times
- you may wash your face with cool water and a gentle cleanser the day after your procedure. wash area twice a day and apply barrier ointment after cleansing.
- drink lots of water
- if you are prone to cold sores we will call in an anti-viral ahead of time for you to take pre and post procedure. continue taking this for 3 days post treatment.
- a mineral sunscreen (such as the alastin hydratint) may be applied starting on day 7.
- please avoid makeup until skin is completely healed
- you may resume your normal skincare routine 10 - 14 days after treatment (depending on level of treatment)
- avoid retinols and/or exfoliating products for 2 weeks.
- we reccommend booking a series of celluma led and/or oxygen infusion treatments for comfort and faster recovery.
Is there any downtime from a co2 treatment?
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