Virginia Beach / Virginia / United States
At Mid Atlantic Dermatology and Laser PC, our main objective is to give our patients multiple treatment possibilities. Our menu of cosmetic services includes: Laser you want to improve your skin tone, we are leading the way in making skin look more beautiful.Palomars photo rejuvenation process offers comfortable and effective photo facials for the treatment of sun damage and unsightly veins, and can make visible improvements in your appearance.Treat Multiple Conditions photo rejuvenation process uses pulses of concentrated light to treat:Sun Damage: Wide areas of pigmentation on face, neck, chest, and other areas. Sunspots: Pigmented lesions, also know as age spots. Rosacea: General inflammation of the cheeks and face. Spider Veins: Individual vessels, which can be red, blue, or purple in color.Safe, Comfortable, and Fast!Our photo rejuvenation process provides the most skin-safe, comfortable, and effective photo facials available, with little to no downtime. Photo rejuvenation appoints are quick, and you can return to work or other activities - looking and feeling fine!Frequently Asked Questions does Palomar pulsed light work?Palomar Systems use specialized headpieces which filter light to target blood vessels and pigmented lesions. For each band of the spectrum has a wavelength that is ideal for different treatments, such as sunspot removal and vessel clearance.The Palomar photo rejuvenation headpiece emits pulses of light into the skin. The light is absorbed by the pigment in sunspots and the blood in visible vessels, which typically fade from view within two weeks.How is Palomar pulsed light different from laser?Pulsed light systems and lasers are similar, but Palomar Pulsed Light Systems use a much larger treatment window than most lasers. This spreads light over a wider area of skin and allows faster coverage of the skin and quicker treatments as a result.What body areas can I get treated?Most areas, except directly around the eyes. The face, neck, chest, arms, back, and legs can all be treated.What are Palomar photo rejuvenation treatments like?Your treatment provider will move the headpiece over your skin, pulsing it all the while. Each pulse will send a beam of light through your skin. A flashing light, an audible tone, and a mild sensation on the skin will tell you when the headpiece is being pulsed.What should I expect after treatment?Immediately after treatment, you can expect a mild sunburn-like sensation, possible accompanied by some minor swelling. This usually lasts 2-4 hours, and can be soothed with cold gel or ice packs.Sunspots / Sun Damage: The sunspots will darken after treatment and be naturally shed from the skin within 1-2 weeks. Rosaceous: Skin tone will typically benefit from less pronounced redness within a week after treatments. Spider Veins: Vessels may disappear after treatment or they may appear darker and then fully or partially fade within 10-14 days. Typically, a few visits will be necessary to treat sunspots, rosaceous, and vessels.Other Palomar Treatments physician has chosen a Palomar Pulsed Light System because it offers the most versatile, effective, and comfortable aesthetic treatments available. In addition to photrejuvenation, Palomar Systems offer such applications as permanent hair reduction, leg vein treatment, and acne clearance. BotoxThe cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, often referred to by its product name Botox, is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance.
