Spectrum Laser FAQs – 810 Diode
(Permanent Hair Reduction)
- How does Hair Removal work? -
Laser hair removal uses technology in which a beam of light is applied to unwanted hair on various parts of the
body. This light is a specific wavelength that targets the melanin—the pigment in the hair that gives it color, in
the hair follicle. When the light enters the follicle, it is converted to heat energy that destroys / inactivates the
follicle, preventing the hair from growing again.
There are three stages of hair growth. They are: Anagen—active growth; Catagen—a brief phase in which
growth stops and resting begins, and Telogen—a resting phase in which no further growth occurs. In order
for laser treatments to be effective, hair must be in the active growth stage—Anagen. Because individual hairs
are at different stages of growth at any given time, multiple laser treatments are required to target all of them
when they are in the Anagen stage. This is the reason that each subsequent treatment must be spaced out
appropriately.
- What is an 810 Diode? -
Often referred to as the gold standard in hair removal, the Diode laser 810nm wavelength is highly reliable, has
high papilla absorption, and can address a wide range of skin types, including skin types V and VI. Laser energy is
selectively absorbed by melanin (brown) in the hair follicle and converted to heat, injuring the hair follicle during
its growth phase to help reduction. Works best on dark black/brown hair follicles on all skin types, will not work
on blonde/red/grey hairs. Studies demonstrate that the 810nm Diode’s advanced Speed Technology has the
industry’s highest coverage rate and gives operators the ability to treat at 10 hertz (pulses) per second.
- What is unique about an 810 Diode? -
Diode lasers for hair removal are highly effective for terminal hair reduction and is safe for all skin types,
including darker skin types, due to their longer wavelength and deeper penetration.
- What are some indications for 810 Diode? -
810nm Diode has been clinically proven to be safe and effective for hair removal. Diode lasers deliver high
frequency, low fluency pulses and can be safely used on all skin types.
- What does it do? -
Diode lasers use a single wavelength of light that has a high abruption rate in melanin. As the melanin heats
up it destroys the root and blood flow to the follicle disabling the hair growth permanently. When directed
at a target area, the light is absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicle. By allowing only the hair follicle to be
damaged, preserving surrounding tissue will make your treatment process as comfortable as possible.
- How does the Spectrum 810 Diode from other laser treatments? -
The 810 Diode on the Spectrum laser has built-in contact cooling to protect the surface of the skin, making the
treatment a comfortable, pain-free experience for patients.
- What to expect? -
Hair grows in cycles, making it necessary to receive a series of treatments. This varies from patient to patient.
Each treatment is spaced between 4-6 weeks apart and a minimum of 6 treatments is recommended.
- Pre-treatment -
Please shave 12-24 hours before (all treatments). Do not tan for two to four weeks prior (technician will advise).
Remove all makeup, lotion, and deodorant. Do not wax, thread, or tweeze for two to four weeks prior. A thin layer
of gel is applied to the skin to allow for a smooth glide of the handpiece. A gentle warming sensation of the skin
will be apparent and very tolerable. Shave one day before treatment, do not pluck or wax. Avoid sun exposure for
approximately 4 weeks prior to treatment, tanned skin has extra melanin (pigment) which attracts laser energy
from targeting the hair follicle.
- Post-treatment -
There is no downtime associated with this treatment and patients may resume their normal activities. Avoid
picking or scratching skin, do not use any other hair removal during treatment (waxing, electrolysis, or tweezing).
Wash and pat dry for 3 days and on the 4th day start gently exfoliating. SPF is always recommended post
treatment. Be advised that treated hair can take one to two weeks to be excreted from the body, and to fall out.
Feel free to shave between treatments. Do not wax, thread, tweeze, or use depilatory products—this will remove
the hair follicles, making it impossible to remove the hair with laser. Do not exercise, take hot showers, or use hot
tubs or saunas for 12-48 hours.
- How long does a treatment take? -
Depends on size of area, each area can take 10-15 minutes.
- Will I need to take time off? -
No, there is no downtime.
- When will I see results? How long do they last? -
You can begin to see hair fall out in approximately 1-3 weeks post-treatment. Laser hair removal can only
damage hair that is in its active growth stage. Although hair will appear thinner and less noticeable with just
one treatment, you’ll need to return for multiple follow-up appointments to see optimal results. After optimal
treatment sessions of laser hair removal, you can enjoy long-lasting hair reduction. Hair removal is not 100%
permanent and hormones play a role in hair growth cycles, which may decrease depending on age. Hair that
comes out of being dormant after several years will need to be treated.
- How many treatments will I need? -
Recommended a minimum of 6.
- Can I exercise? -
Yes.
- Are there any side effects? -
While extremely uncommon, adverse effects were defined as: discomfort, damage to the natural skin texture,
scarring, excessive swelling, blisters, bruising.
- Is it safe? -
Yes, 810 Diode for hair removal has been clinically proven to be a safe method for all skin types.
- How much can a procedure cost? -
Treatment costs based on area and quantity of sessions.
- Who is a good candidate? -
Anyone with unwanted hair

Spectrum Laser FAQs – Tattoo Removal
(Q-switched 1064nm / 532nm)
- What is Tattoo and Pigment Removal? -
The “Q” in Q switched laser treatment stands for “quality.” A Q switched laser pulses high power laser beams with
such precision that they don’t have any thermal interaction with tissues. This means that it produces minimal
damage to surrounding tissues internally and targets only the tattoo ink pigments. An added benefit of this is
a quicker and less complicated healing time. The Q Switched laser has been determined as a gold standard for
tattoo removal. It works by producing extremely short pulses of high energy light. The light is then absorbed by
the particles of the tattoo pigment but doesn’t get absorbed by the surrounding skin. The tattoo pigment then
heats up and starts to break down into small particles. A Q-Switch laser may also be used to treat pigmented
lesions including age spots, freckles, sunspots and some birthmarks, it targets the melanin in the superficial
layer of your skin. When the pigmented lesion absorbs the light energy from the Q-Switch Laser it gets
converted into heat.
- What is unique about Q-Switched Tattoo Removal? -
A Q-switched laser is the only technology that is able to penetrate down to the dermis and shatter tattoo ink (via
photo acoustic waves) without causing damage to the surrounding skin tissue. All other methods either aren’t
capable of reaching and destroying the ink or cause too much damage to the skin, resulting in scarring. The
1064nm and 532nm cover over 80% of tattoo colors.
- What are some indications for Q-Switch? -
Tattoos, pigmented lesions including age spots, freckles, sunspots, and some birthmarks.
- What color tattoo’s can be treated? -
Good - Black, Blue, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Brown, Red, Purple, Orange.
Difficult – Tan, Yellow, Bright Green, Sky Blue.
- What to expect? -
The laser tattoo removal itself may not be uncomfortable but discomfort is a normal response during treatment
and recovery. The targeted areas will feel tender and sensitive to touch due to swelling and blistering thereafter.
Once these effects subside over the next few days, so does the pain. Immediately after treatment, you will notice
frosting on the area where the laser came in contact with the ink. It is caused by the rapid local heating of skin
pigment releasing carbon dioxide on the surface of the skin which resembles white frosting. This signals the first
stage of healing and it lasts for only a few minutes. More frosting occurs with dark ink compared to lighter ink.
This is accompanied by swelling around the treated area. Redness, tenderness and swelling usually subside a
day or two after treatment. Blisters start forming within 24 hours after treatment and they may appear alarming,
but these indicate that your body is healing as it should. Avoid picking on your blisters because they will drain on
their own and dry into scabs. The crust will eventually fall off within 10-14 days after treatment granted that the
area doesn’t get irritated. One may even return to your usual activities shortly after treatment. The area will be
bandaged to keep it dry for a few days following the treatment.
- How does it feel? -
Laser tattoo removal typically does involve some level of pain. That said, many say that it hurts less than they
expected. It’s a common belief that tattoo removal is excruciating, yet most patients say that the sensation of
removal is comparable to having a tattoo applied. Common descriptions include the sensation of a rubber band
snapping against the skin or bacon grease – basically it’s uncomfortable but bearable.
- Pre treatment -
Avoid sun exposure / tanning beds for 2 weeks pre and post. Avoid pain medicine, such as Aleve, Aspirin for
3-7 days. Topical numbing cream or local anesthetic may used and cold compress may be applied a prior to
treatment.
- Post treatment -
Keep out of the sun, out of pools/lakes/bath water until healed. Apply recovery balm and keep it covered for 5-6
days while healing. Apply ice 10 minutes post treatment. Basic reminders:
• Use sunscreen to protect the treated skin which is particularly sensitive to sunlight following treatment.
• Don’t apply makeup or any potentially irritating product on treated skin while it heals.
• Avoid shaving treated areas unless the skin is healed.
• Don’t soak in baths, hot tubs or pools unless the skin has healed completely.
- How long does a treatment take? -
Depending on the size of the treated area(s), after numbing, treatments can take several minutes up to an hour.
The number of sessions needed to remove a tattoo depends on three factors: the age of the tattoo, the color of
the ink, and the density of the ink.
• Age: Older tattoos can be removed with fewer treatments than newer tattoos. A black ink tattoo that is 10
years old may take one or two treatments fewer than a 1 year old black tattoo. A 20 year old tattoo may take
two to three treatments fewer than a 1 year old tattoo, but it’s easy to remove if your tattoo is brand new (1
month old).
• Color: Certain colors are more easily removed than others. Black and red tattoos are the easiest to remove.
Orange, yellow, pink, and other shades are slightly more difficult to remove. The most difficult colors to
remove are light green, light blue, and teal/turquoise.
• Location: Because tattoo removal depends on the body to flush away the shattered ink particles, areas of
the body with less circulation often take more time to show results. The toes, fingers, ears, and nose are
areas that may show slower results.
• Ink Density: Shading in a tattoo is easily removed. Some tattoos with letters use shading to fill in the
outlines of the letters. Some tattoos with certain designs use shading for clouds or other visual effect.
Shading will be removed in only a few sessions in most cases.
- When will I see results? How long do they last? -
The sessions are spaced six to eight weeks apart, which allows your skin to process the treatment. Many
people start to see their ink fade slightly after each subsequent session and greater improvement after three
appointments. Given six to eight weeks between each session, you can expect the results to start showing a few
months after the process starts.
- How many treatments will I need? -
Recommended 6-10 treatments depending on many factors. Can require more than 10 treatments.
- Can I exercise? -
Yes.
- Are there any side effects? -
There are a handful of symptoms you might see post-treatment such as blisters, swelling, raising of the tattoo,
pinpoint bleeding, redness, temporary darkening, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, and bruising. These
are common and usually subside within a couple weeks. As always, consult your doctor with concerns.
- Is it safe? -
Yes.
- How much can a procedure cost? -
In general, it costs about ten times as much to get a tattoo removed as it costs to have it applied, so there may
be some sticker shock for a handful of patients. You should feel confident in your pricing – you are providing a
valuable service that requires highly specialized equipment.
- Who is a good candidate? -
Patients with realistic expectations with tattoo’s or pigment that mirror the optimized colors above.

Spectrum Laser FAQs – Long Pulsed YAG
(Vascular)
- What is a Long Pulsed YAG (LPY)? -
The 1064nm Long Pulsed YAG Laser allows the practitioner to precisely treat visible vessels, broken capillaries,
spider veins, and vascular lesions by using laser energy. The treatment is tailored to match one’s skin condition
and desired result. All skin areas can be treated with the LPY laser.
- What is unique about LPY / What does it do? -
The Spectrum’s long pulsed Yag laser will diminish the appearance of existing veins on the face and legs. Once
the laser light is applied to the skin, it enters the vein, where the energy from the laser is absorbed and the
vein walls collapse and seal shut, eliminating the vein’s appearance on the skin. Eliminating veins with the long
pulsed Yag laser is quick and effective.
- How does it work? -
The laser gives energy to the skin, which is absorbed by blood vessels, scars, port wine stains, hemangiomas,
and other vascular lesions. This relatively quick, comfortable procedure can eliminate blood vessels by precise
tissue heating, i.e. energy is directed against the vessels alone and does not alter the surrounding skin. Usually,
the vessels collapse during the treatment session, but there can be some post-treatment redness and swelling.
Following treatment sessions with aggressive sun protection practices can produce longer-lasting results and
prevent formation of similar lesions.
- What are some indications for LPY? -
Treatment of vascular lesions such as telangiectasias, spider veins, hemangiomas, and leg veins.
- What to expect? -
Discomfort is minimal and is usually compared to the “snap of a rubber band.” Multiple treatments may be
required to achieve your desired result.
- Pre-treatment -
Discontinue any medications / supplements that may thin your blood unless prescribed by doctor. You may wish
to bring a pair of shorts to wear during your treatment if having your legs treated.
- Post-treatment -
Depending on the area treated, some swelling and irritation may occur. However, most treatments have little to
no down time and few side effects. Avoid sunlight and use sunscreen or antibiotic ointments to promote healing
and prevent damage. Anti-aging skin care products may be prescribed by your doctor. If a scab forms, it should
not be picked or scarring may occur.
Do’s – Cold packs to reduce redness/swelling, use SPF, wear compression garment/support for 3-5 days as
needed (best results with longer wear).
Do not’s - exercise for 3 days, take hot baths/showers, use hot tubs/saunas or have any alcohol/blood thinners for
5 days.
- How long does a treatment take? -
Depends on size of area, each area can take 15 minutes or less.
- Will I need to take time off? -
No, there is no downtime.
- When will I see results? How long do they last? -
Best results to be seen after 1-2 treatments. Leg vein resolution usually takes 8-12 weeks. At the end of this
process, some vessels may be gone while others may be lighter or not affected. Can be a series of treatments for
some veins. Additionally, the further down on the body, the more stubborn veins can be to disappear.
- How many treatments will I need? -
Recommended a series of 3.
- Can I exercise? -
Yes.
- Are there any side effects? -
Discomfort, skin irritation, discoloration, sensation of mild sunburn. Sometimes the pigment cells can be
damaged leaving darker or paler patches of skin. White patches or scars are rarely permanent.
- Is it safe? -
Yes, for skin types I-III.
- How much can a procedure cost? -
Treatment costs based on area and quantity of sessions.
- Who is a good candidate? -
Candidacy for long pulsed YAG laser treatments are dependent upon many factors, including age and overall
health, the extent of your spider or varicose veins, your symptoms, your goals, and what your provider expects
your condition to be in the future. However, the most common candidates are those with cherry angiomas,
matted and superficial vessels, or visible spider veins.

Spectrum Laser FAQs – IPL
(Intense Pulsed Light)
- What is IPL? -
Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a cosmetic skin treatment. People may use it to reduce the signs of aging,
pigmentation, vasculature, reduce acne, or remove unwanted hair. An IPL treatment uses the power of
broadband light to deliver pulses of intense light to penetrate the layers of the skin. Most patients describe
experiencing a fast, pinching sensation during treatment, with minimal discomfort. There is no need for
injections or incisions, giving patients the bonus of no downtime required.
- What is unique about IPL? -
Unlike lasers, an IPL device sends out more than one wavelength of pulsating light. It can treat a range of skin
conditions at the same time. After IPL, you may look younger because your skin tone is more even. While laser
therapy uses a set wavelength depending on the procedure, intense pulsed light therapy uses multiple different
wavelengths of light released in pulses. You can think of it as a strobe light passing along the skin. IPL isn’t a
focused beam like a laser. It instead is dispersed beams of light that work together. As the light penetrates
down to the second layer of skin, it allows the cells to absorb its energy, heat up, and eventually destroy the
pigmentation within the cell. This is how age spots, other discoloring blemishes, moles, birthmarks, and rosacea
are diminished.
- What are some indications for IPL? -
Skin tone, wrinkles, photoaging, skin rejuvenation, photo-facials, sun damaged skin, uneven pigmentation, scars,
spider veins, vascular lesions, rosacea, acne, and hair reduction.
- How does it work? -
IPL works on the same principles as laser in that light energy is absorbed by targeted cells (chromophores)
with color in the skin. The light energy is converted to heat energy, which causes damage to the specific target
area. IPL systems are different to lasers in that they deliver many wavelengths (or colors) in each pulse of light
instead of just one wavelength. This technology use filters to refine the energy output for the treatment of
certain areas. This enhances penetration without using excessive energy levels and enables targeting of specific
chromophores (skin components that absorb light). The light heats cells in the skin and breaks them down. The
body then removes the damaged tissue naturally.
- Does it help anti-aging / stimulate collagen? -
IPL will stimulate collagen growth by treating a deeper layer of skin, while improving texture, and reducing the
appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- How does it feel? -
During the procedure, people may feel a pinching sensation. Some individuals have described this as a feeling
similar to an elastic band being “snapped” on the skin. Sensation is moderate and very tolerable.
- How long does a treatment take? -
Average treatment takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
- What to expect? -
• Your skin may be temperature sensitive for several days after treatment. Brown spots and freckles will appear
darker while healing.
• It should take 4-6 weeks to see the full result and 2-3 treatments may be required to achieve an optimum
result.
• The sessions are designed to provide no downtime however, occasionally you may find that your cheeks
and under eye areas are slightly puffy after treatment. You may use cold compresses (5 minutes on and 10
minutes off) several times an hour to help ease both redness and swelling.
• Sleeping with your head elevated for the first night will also help decrease any swelling you may experience.
• Redness around the treated area for a few hours to days.
• Freckles and age spots may darken for three to seven days before starting to fade.
• Skin flaking for up to 10 days.
• Minor bruising that may last two weeks or less.
- What to avoid after IPL -
• No hot showers for 48 hours.
• For 2 days after a treatment avoid taking aspirin, Ibuprofen, drinking alcohol, heavy exertion and activities
which may cause skin flushing.
• Avoid harsh topical products such as retinols and glycolic acid products for one week after each session.
• Avoid direct sunlight on the treated area and use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater for 4 to 6 weeks after
treatment.
• No swimming for a week, especially in pools with chemicals such as chlorine.
• No strenuous exercise for 48 hours. You can hit the gym after about 2 days post-therapy.
• No hot tubs or Jacuzzis for 48 hours.
• Avoid activities that cause excessive perspiration for 24 hours.
• Do not pick at or remove any loosening or peeling skin.
• No electrolysis, facial waxing, or depilatories (hair removal products) for 14 days after a treatment.
- Before your appointment -
• It is imperative that you avoid significant sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks prior to your
treatment.
• Avoid applying self-tanner for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Avoid aspirin and Ibuprofen for one week prior to your treatment. Inform the doctor if you are taking blood
thinners or regularly take aspirin or ibuprofen.
• Avoid alcohol for 2 days prior to treatment.
• Inform the doctor if have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year.
- Pre-treatment, day of appointment -
• If possible, arrive without creams or make-up on the treatment area. Otherwise please arrive 10 minutes prior
to your appointment in order to clean the skin. Cleansing products are available for your convenience.
• Allow approximately 45 minutes for your appointment depending on the size of the treatment area.
• Pre-treatment photos will be taken.
• Just prior to treatment, you will be given eye shields or glasses to wear to protect your eyes.
- Post-treatment -
• Use mild cleansers and moisturizers.
• Avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, alcohol, heavy exertion and activities which may cause flushing for 2 days after
treatment.
• Avoid harsh topical products such as retinols and glycolic acid products for one week after.
• Avoid direct sunlight on the treated area and use a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater
for 4 -6 weeks after your treatment.
• Anticipate some social downtime following your treatment.
- Will I need to take time off? -
The short answer is no. Healing after an IPL treatment varies with the patient although in most cases takes less
than a week and as little as a few hours to days. Immediately after the treatment you may notice some minor
redness and swelling, similar to that of a sunburn. Ice packs or a cool washcloth can be used as needed. If treating
freckles and other dark spots, you may experience dryness and flaking of the treated area. Some of the spots
may appear darker, but they should slough off within a few days. You can apply makeup immediately after an IPL
treatment if desired. Avoid heavy exertion and activities which may cause flushing of the skin for three days after
treatment.
- When will I see results? How long do they last? -
Pigment
It will take four to six weeks to see the full results from a single treatment, however you should see dark spots
fade and slough off within a week. If you complete a series of treatments about one month apart, the maximum
results will be visible in two to three months after the last treatment.
Veins
The results of IPL begin to appear right after treatment and continue to improve over the next few days to weeks.
It does take some time for veins to fully collapse and be reabsorbed by the body, so full results cannot be seen
right away. If symptoms accompanied the spider veins, they are usually relieved immediately after treatment.
- How many treatments will I need? -
Depending on the indication of treatment, for best IPL results it is generally recommended that patients receive,
on average, 3-4 treatments scheduled four weeks apart.
- Are there any side effects? -
Mild complications of IPL include: Redness, swelling, light bruising, itching, peeling, and scabbing.

elength for skin resurfacing. The Erbium:YAG on the Spectrum is fully ablative
and customizable, having the ability to resurface skin from 10 to 100 microns.
- What is unique about Erbium? -
Because water is such a critical component in the epidermal and dermal tissue, the 2940 nm wavelength
produced by Erbium:YAG lasers is capable of rapidly vaporizing water residing in the skin. This unique
wavelength delivers an almost instant skin ablation while limiting heat damage in the surrounding area. Unlike
CO2, Erbium is a more superficial skin resurfacing tool for polishing the skin. The Erbium:YAG laser is capable of
achieving superior resurfacing results, while offering many advantages to the patient, e.g., reduced anesthetic
requirements, shorter healing time, reduced erythema, less risk of pigmentary change, and more flexibility for
facial skin resurfacing.
- What are some indications for Erbium? -
Erbium-YAG lasers have been used for laser resurfacing of skin. Example uses include treating acne scarring,
rhytids, skin texture, and melasma. An Erbium Laser Peel can be very successful at reducing or eliminating these
conditions, and, in fact, it is the best way to address the problematic lines that occur around the mouth and eyes.
- What does it do? -
Erbium:YAG laser skin resurfacing is an effective technique for minimally invasive and effective management of
many cutaneous conditions and lesions. Its main indications include treatment of photoaging, rhytids, wrinkles,
and solitary benign and malignant cutaneous lesions.
- How does Erbium differ from other laser treatments? -
Unlike a CO2 laser, an erbium laser is a gentler approach to the skin, hence why it is named the “micro laser
peel.” The erbium laser is usually more of a superficial treatment than a CO2 laser and will help treat fine lines,
some hyperpigmentation, and mild scarring.
- Does it help anti-aging / stimulate collagen? -
Ablative and non-ablative Erbium laser resurfacing stimulate collagen reorganization and fibroblast activation
in photoaged skin. Ablative resurfacing, as on the Spectrum laser, will yield more significant results in a shorter
period of time.
- What to expect? -
Topical numbing cream is typically used to help mitigate any discomfort. Mild erythema (redness) can last a few
hours up to a few days depending on the severity of the treatment. Mild sunburn sensation that may include
some mild discomfort may persist for up to 24-48 hours. Patients may use ice to sooth areas of discomfort. A few
days after mild peeling of the skin will begin, do not pick.
- How does it feel? -
The Erbium laser provides a safer, more accurate and less painful method of restoring a softer, smoother, more
youthful-appearing skin. Patients can have their procedure performed in the doctor’s office and be home that
same day.
- Pre-treatment -
Cannot be performed on tanned skin, please stay out of the sun. Avoid direct exposure to the sun / tanning beds
4 weeks prior to treatment. Wear broad spectrum SPF, pretreat if prone to cold sores.
- Post-treatment -
Clean the skin with a gentle cleanser and apply recovery balm several times a day until evidence of dryness,
blistering, or swelling has disappeared. Can be a little temperature sensitive. Avoid exfoliants, scrubbing, chlorine,
hot tubs, and swimming pools while healing.
- How long does a treatment take? -
Average treatment takes approximately 20 minutes.
- Will I need to take time off? -
Recovery times will vary depending on your treatment. Skin should start sloughing off 2-3 days after the
treatment, a rosy “glow” can remain for several weeks. Make-up may be applied to minimize redness. Generally,
2-3 days off should be sufficient, 3-5 days for more aggressive treatments.
- When will I see results? How long do they last? -
The top layer of skin will re-grow and can be covered with makeup within about one week, at which time you will
see noticeable improvements in your skin’s texture, tone, and wrinkle appearance. Deeper laser treatments also
stimulate the growth of new collagen over the next four to six months.
- How many treatments will I need? -
Number of treatments vary depending on desired results. Recommended 1-3 sessions, treatment once per
month.
- Can I exercise? -
Use soft cloth and soft towels to avoid any scrubbing. When showering, avoid getting shampoo directly on the
treated area. Avoid strenuous exercise and sweating until after skin has healed.
- Are there any side effects? -
Mild complications of Erbium:YAG laser resurfacing include milia, acne exacerbation, contact dermatitis,
or perioral dermatitis. Moderate complications include prolonged erythema, transient posttreatment
hyperpigmentation, and delayed hypopigmentation.
- Is it safe? -
Yes, Erbium:YAG treatments have been proven to be safe and effective for the right patient.
- Who is a good candidate? -
Patients with realistic expectations and mild to moderate skin conditions. If you have fine lines or wrinkles
around your eyes or mouth or on your forehead, shallow scars from acne, or non-responsive skin after a facelift,
then you may be a good candidate for Erbium Laser Resurfacing

Pixel8 Radiofrequency Microneedling FAQ

- What is Pixel8 RF Micro needling? -
Radio Frequency (RF) micro needling devices use specially insulated or non-insulated needles that deliver highintensity radio frequency energy into the targeted tissue once the needles have broken through the skin. This
treatment utilizes bipolar energy, putting heat far down into the layers of the epidermis and dermis. The aim
behind this is to boost and revamp collagen and bring on the regeneration of the vital elastin cells. All of this
can pave the way for a complexion that’s a lot softer and more resilient. If you want the surface of your skin to
be a lot smoother and firmer, then this treatment may be just right for you. Pixel8 RF causes hemostasis and
coagulation, which activates the manufacturing of collagen, to help make the skin firmer. We can tweak the
depth of the microneedles for all specific treatment parts. This can come in particularly handy for patients who
need treatment below their eyes, on their cheeks, and their foreheads. This gives a uniform warming effect to
the deep tissue, which helps to stimulate new collagen fibers to grow, leading to significant improvement to
skin quality and texture. The Pixel8 microneedling technology helps with fine lines, enlarged pores, wrinkles,
acne scars, skin tightening, and stretch marks. The result is a nearly painless procedure that requires little to no
downtime and can greatly improve wrinkling, scars, and skin laxity.

- What is unique about Pixel8 RF Microneedling? -
Traditional microneedling will deliver a positive effect over a few treatments; adding radiofrequency energy
reduces the time it takes to see great results and increases the results seen. With Pixel8 RF microneedling, the
results are produced faster, are more dramatic, and are longer-lived. The Pixel8 operates at a higher frequency
for enhanced patient comfort and quicker treatment times. It also has a proprietary enhanced delay which
enables patients of all skin types to benefit from non-insulated needles. This allows for more sustained uniform
heating throughout the procedure that should yield more significant textural and tightening results.
- What are some benefits of Pixel8 RF Microneedling? -
• Firming skin on the face or body
• Diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Reducing the appearance of scars (acne or injury-related)
• Improving the overall appearance and texture of the skin
• Tightening sagging skin on the face, neck, and body
• Minimizing the size of pores and/or acne scarring
• Improving droopy skin around the eyes (eyebrow or eyelid)
• Restoring more youthful appearance

- What does it do / how does it work? -
Pixel8 RF microneedling combines two technologies commonly used for skin rejuvenation, radiofrequency
and skin needling. RF technology relies on the resistance within the skin itself to convert RF energy into heat
(thermal energy). This thermal energy causes collagen contraction and stimulation of collagen making cells
(fibroblasts) to produce more collagen. Traditional skin microneedling causes physical trauma to the skin and
through stimulation of the body’s own wound healing response also stimulates fibroblasts to produce more
collagen. When combined, fractionated RF microneedling gives enhanced results than could not be achieved
with either technology alone. Clinical studies show that microneedling RF can address the causes of aging,
significantly reducing wrinkles and age spots while tightening and lifting the skin on the face and neck with
minimal downtime and discomfort. It is less invasive than injectables and laser skin resurfacing while restoring
youthful radiance.

- How does RF Microneedling differ from other laser treatments? -
Lasers can help on a variety of levels to resurface the skin by repairing damage caused by the sun, aging, or scars.
RF microneedling treatments offer similar resurfacing results, with less downtime and for all skin types that may
make it a better option for some patients.

- Does Pixel8 RF build collagen? -
Yes. By itself, microneedling is capable of stimulating a higher production of collagen over time. However, when
combined with radiofrequency, the effectiveness of these treatments increases tremendously due to how much
more deeply the thermal energy of radiofrequency can reach the sub-dermal layers of skin.

- What to expect? -
As with all medical procedures, a consultation and examination are necessary prior to Pixel8 RF microneedling.
For comfort during the treatment, a topical anesthetic cream is recommended over the area to be treated
at least 30-45 minutes prior to the procedure being performed. During the procedure the device hand piece
is passed over the skin. The fine needles penetrate the skin and the RF energy is delivered once the needles
reach the desired depth (each pulse is less than 1 second). The procedure takes approximately 20-30 minutes to
complete but will vary depending on the area/s being treated. Immediately following treatment your skin will
feel warm but will not be painful, much like a mild sunburn. Over the following day(s) there may be mild redness
and swelling. Bruising is uncommon.

- What results can I expect? -
• 1 day after the treatment there could be redness and transient edema (swelling).
• 3 days - 1 week post treatment your skin tone would be brighter and more even. If you have oily skin, you will
notice significant reduction in sebum production.
• 1 month post treatment of RF Microneedling you would notice improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, and skin
laxity. Improvement in pores size, scars, and over all complexion is also significantly noticeable.
• 1–3-month post RF Microneedling treatment you will notice continuous improvement in wrinkles reduction
and skin laxity. Collagen production has improved and you can notice the fullness and plumpness of your
skin.

- How does it feel? -
The majority of patients tolerate the 20–30-minute Pixel8 RF microneedling treatment well. To help minimize
discomfort during RF microneedling, a topical numbing agent is applied to the skin prior to treatment. Patients
may notice a warm sensation and a pricking or scraping feeling during this treatment, but it is not typically
painful. Following Pixel8 RF microneedling, it is normal to have some level of redness, swelling, irritation, and
mild discomfort, but these symptoms usually resolve quickly on their own within hours.

- Pre-treatment -
Recommended: Avoid Accutane for the past 6 months. Do not use topical agents that may increase sensitivity
of skin: retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, acids that may be drying or irritating to the skin (such as alpha
hydroxyl acid (AHA) beta hydroxyl acids (BHA), exfoliating masks, salicylic acids, hydroquinone, and benzoyl
peroxide acne products) 5-7 days prior. Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin
or Advil for 3 days prior to treatment. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is
critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation. Avoidance of IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure
or sunburn for 2 weeks prior. No waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis to area being treated 5-7 days prior.
No shaving the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there is dense hair present in the treatment area,
closely shave the area the day before you arrive to your appointment. Moles, warts or actinic (solar) keratosis
should not be treated. If you are prone to cold sores, take antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and day of treatment.
Avoid blood thinning agents (aspirin, fish oil, Omega-3, Vitamin E) for 1 week prior. May resume day after
treatment.

- Post-treatment -
You should avoid harsh topical products or alcohol-based toners for 2 weeks. You can resume your normal skin
care regimen after 24 hours. Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen Motrin or Advil
for 1 week. Do not ice face or use arnica or bromelain. These agents may interfere with the natural inflammatory
process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation. You should avoid vigorous activity right after
the treatment. You should avoid excessive heat or sun exposure for at least 1 week. Use sunblock with SPF 30 of
higher.

- How long does a treatment take? -
Sessions generally take 20-30 minutes, based on the area being treated. For patients requiring more intensive
sessions, the duration of a session may run 30 minutes to 45 minutes long. Most patients will begin to see
improvement after a single session, however, to complete your aesthetic goals, it is recommended that patients
do upwards of three sessions.

- Why People Are Fans of Pixel8 RF Treatments? -
Pixel8 RF treatments are beloved by many, because this procedure is quite tolerable, recovering is quick and easy,
and it yields great results. Getting treatment shouldn’t interfere with your schedule too much, either, as most
people return to normal routines within the next day.

- Will I need to take time off? -
No, there should be no significant downtime from the treatment.

- When will I see results? How long do they last? -
You can expect improvements in the first few weeks after your initial treatment. These improvements will
increase over the next six months, as your body continuously produces new collagen.

- How many treatments will I need? -
Recommended at least 3 sessions, treatment once per month. Number of treatments vary depending on desired
result.

- Can I exercise? -
Yes.

- Can it be used on all skin types? -
Yes. Compared to laser treatments, the Pixel8 RF utilizes only radiofrequency energy. The microneedles are
designed to precisely deliver the pulse towards the dermis tissues. Visually, there is no thermal damage made to
the epidermis and almost completely removes any risks of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on dark skin
types.

- Is it safe? -
Yes. People are exposed to low levels of man-made radio frequencies daily. Devices such as TV, WiFi, and phones
are one of the many examples of frequencies are exposed to. Studies have shown possible known risks with RF
are potential burns made from thermal heating effects for people under the influence of high doses. However,
the Pixel8 RF procedure uses a minimal amount of RF required under trained skincare specialists in order to
ensure the best and safe results possible.

- Who is a good candidate? -
The Pixel8 RF microneedling device can be used on all skin types, anywhere on the body and all months of the
year for anyone with concerns regarding mild/moderate skin quality, texture, and anti-aging

The ZO Stimulatory Facial/Peel aka "The Red Carpet Peel" is a chemical peel without any actual peeling or downtime. This revolutionary beta/alpha acid peel stimulates cellular turnover, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and improving overall skin tone, texture and clarity.

This celebrity-loved treatment is a favorite before big events and is often known as the ‘lunchtime peel’ – the result is a glowing, rejuvenated complexion with no downtime required.

The Ossential Stimulator Peel sloughs away dead skin cells and superficial blemishes to reveal clear, fresh skin underneath. It also stimulates cell turnover for ongoing skin health.

This peel can be performed as often as once a week. Expect to see excellent results!

The ZO Stimulator skin peel/facial is superficial and is ideal for:

Reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles
Acne & pore size reduction
Age spots/sun spots
Improving skin’s texture and tone

A CO2 Fractional resurfacing laser is carbon dioxide laser which precisely removes deep outer layers of damaged skin and stimulates the regeneration of healthy skin underneath. The CO2 treats fine to moderately deep wrinkles, photo damage, scarring, skin tone, texture, crepiness, and laxity. A fractionated CO2 treatment helps regenerate new collagen and consequently more youthful, healthier looking skin while allowing for shorter healing times and safer treatments than traditional methods. This is an ablative treatment and downtime should be expected.
- What are some benefits of Fractionated CO2? -
• Minimizes sun damage, acne scars, and fine lines
• Improves skin texture and evens skin tone
• Stimulates collagen for firmer, more youthful skin
• May help treat skin lesions
• Better long-term results
• Creates a firmer and more youthful skin appearance
• Minimal downtime for significant results

- How does CO2 differ from other laser treatments? -
The major difference between IPL treatments and Fractionated CO2 Laser Resurfacing is ablation. Fractional CO2 laser is a deep, ablative treatment for more intense cellular turnover. CO2 laser resurfacing is the original and most in-depth cosmetic laser treatment on the market. It is an ablative procedure, meaning that the laser energy destroys the outer layer of damaged cells to encourage new collagen production and prompt the body to create fresh, new skin. Recovery can take one to several weeks, but the results can be dramatic. Other lasers may be lighter or non ablative and do not yield as significant results.

A CO2 laser for vaginal rejuvenation is a non-surgical treatment aimed at improving the health and function of the vaginal tissue. It uses carbon dioxide laser technology to gently heat the tissue, promoting collagen producing and tissue regeneration. This treatment is often used to address issues such as vaginal dryness, laxity, incontinence, and atrophy, especially those who have had children and/or those post-menopausal women. The procedure is quick, minimally invasive and requires little to no downtime; also painless. Most women need approx 3 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart for optimal results.