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What are the risks associated with fractional laser treatments and which patients in the Lafayette area should avoid undergoing this procedure?

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

$What are the risks associated with fractional laser treatments$

Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute offers a variety of dermatological services through her practice. With over 40 laser devices available, she can help patients with a variety of problems. A popular treatment provided in her practice that can help patients with skin conditions such as aging skin, sun spots, and uneven texture and tone is fractional laser treatments. Patients in the East Bay, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette communities travel to see Dr. Lee for their dermatology needs. Fractional laser treatments have increased in popularity due to the effectiveness they provide. However, as with many treatments … Continue reading

Pleasant Hill area dermatologist explains fractional laser resurfacing

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

$Explaining fractional laser resurfacing$

When the signs of aging and the texture of the skin begin to change, many patients visit their Pleasant Hill area dermatologist to learn about procedures that can assist in improving their skin. Many ask Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute about a treatment called fractional laser resurfacing. Fractional laser resurfacing is a revolutionary way to rejuvenate specific areas of the skin such as the face. Lasers are used to treat skin at a microscopic level with heat. The laser energy is intense enough to target old skin cells and help stimulate the regrowth of new … Continue reading

What is the difference between ablative and non-ablative laser resurfacing for Walnut Creek residents?

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Fractional laser resurfacing is a popular treatment offered at Dr. Lee’s practice. Walnut Creek residents enjoy receiving this treatment to improve their skin’s appearance. It can address pigmentation concerns, tone, texture, sun damage, and the signs of aging. When patients want one treatment to provide a number of benefits, they can consider laser resurfacing. At The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute of Walnut Creek, Dr. Christine Lee uses a variety of lasers. She has over 40 laser devices in her practice that can be used to improve the skin and body. When patients are interested in learning more about laser … Continue reading

Fractional laser skin resurfacing is effective with doctor in Walnut Creek

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Enjoy the dramatic results of laser Fractional skin resurfacing in Walnut Creek CA without downtime. As both a board-certified dermatologist and inventor of laser technologies, Dr. Christine Lee is adept at selecting the right lasers for her patients. The fractional approach is popular with patients who want an effective treatment that doesn’t interfere with their busy lifestyles. Uniquely powerful Fractional lasers don’t treat the surface of the skin alone, yet they don’t remove tissue as a means of penetrating deeper layers of skin. This approach treats outermost skin and underlying tissues, but does so safely and effectively without removing tissues. … Continue reading

Explore your options for dermatology laser treatments at our Walnut Creek laser center

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

The appearance of your skin has a direct effect on your confidence. If the signs of age and sun damage have begun to concern you, there are many good reasons to consider your options for skin rejuvenation. Dermatology laser treatments help men and women of all ages address cosmetic concerns, and patients who visit Walnut Creek dermatologist, Dr. Christine Lee, benefit from her expansive knowledge of innovative therapies. Ablative or non-ablative? There are two popular methods of rejuvenating the skin with laser therapy: ablative and non-ablative. Which you choose comes down to personal preference as well as the concerns that … Continue reading

Bay area patients discover the CO2 laser for skin resurfacing

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As the author of “The Best Skin Ever: Lasers” and a laser and scientific committee advisor, Dr. Christine Lee excels in laser procedures. At The East Bay Laser & Skin Care Center, Inc., Bay area patients are in the hands of one of the best physicians for fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing. What is a CO2 laser? A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser was one of the first gas lasers used, and is still the highest power continuous wave laser available. For skin resurfacing treatments, the laser removes the outermost layer of damaged skin to reveal the smoother, younger looking skin … Continue reading

A photofacial procedure may be what the doctor in Walnut Creek orders to refresh a tired appearance

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Sun damage comes in many types and forms. Lucky for this sun-worshiping part of the country, there are options to repair what ultraviolet light took away: even tone, a radiant complexion, and soft texture. One of the most effective methods to combat these effects is with, of all things, light. As a globally-known educator and authority on laser- and light-based treatments, Dr. Christine Lee and her team at The Skin and Laser Institute provide the best place to benefit from the latest effective technology. The photofacial procedure in Walnut Creek CA involves the use of advanced devices, such as Intense … Continue reading

What is IPL treatment in Walnut Creek?

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

IPL or Intense Pulse Light technology, uses a high intensity light to treat a number of skin imperfections. Dr. Christine Lee preforms IPL in Walnut Creek, California to give her patients more healthy and radiant skin by correcting problems including: There are many areas of the body that can be improved with liposuction. They include: Sun damageFrecklingAge spotsDiscolorationsRosaceaBroken blood vesselsFine lines and wrinklesBags under eyesLarge poresUnwanted hair IPL Walnut Creek, California is completely non-invasive and requires no down time. Each treatment will take approximately 30 minutes and you will typically require 4-6 treatments to achieve the results you desire. During … Continue reading

Revitalize your skin with IPL photofacial treatment in Walnut Creek, CA

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

Intense Pulse Light Technology, also known as IPL, is one of the latest advances in skin rejuvenation. This procedure involves the use of high intensity light to send a signal deep into the skin, encouraging new collagen production. Collagen is the building block of healthy, youthful skin. As we age, collagen production decreases and results in lines and wrinkles. Therefore, the result of more collagen production is more vibrant, healthy, radiant skin. Many imperfections and problem areas can be improved with IPL. It can reverse sun damage, age spots, and discoloration. The procedure can also treat rosacea, broken blood vessels, … Continue reading

Tell me more about IPL treatment in Walnut Creek

Posted By Dr. Christine Lee

What is “IPL?” It is three little letters that can make a big difference in your complexion and your self-esteem. IPL is short for “intense pulsed light.” It is similar to laser technology, but focuses high-intensity light energy for short intervals of time. IPL is used in dermatology: To eliminate hair (as a more economical alternative to laser hair removal)To gently remove unwanted pigmentation (sun spots, age spots, liver spots, freckles, and birthmarks)As an alternative to chemical peels and microdermabrasion to even out blotchy skin toneFor treatment of acneFor relief of the redness of rosaceaTo remove spider veinsFor skin renewal … Continue reading

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