Laser Treatments

In our premier med spa, we offer three laser treatments to rejuvenate your skin and permanently remove unwanted hair: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), fractional laser skin resurfacing, and laser hair removal. We combine the latest laser technology with extensive training to ensure your skin will look great and you’ll love your results.

What skin issues can lasers correct?

From acne scarring to rosacea, enlarged pores to stretch marks, sun damage to hyperpigmentation, we can address a wide variety of skin conditions in our medspa. Here’s an overview of our three laser procedures with links to more involved discussions of each procedure.

IPL

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photorejuvenation uses intense pulses of light in wider wavelengths than a single laser to penetrate deeply into the skin. With the variety of available wavelengths, we are able to set the wavelength to precisely your skin problem. Brown spots, sun-damaged skin, areas of rosacea, and broken blood vessels absorb the light energy, but the surrounding skin is unharmed. The targeted spots are destroyed by the IPL energy. Brown spots first darken and then peel away. Broken blood vessels immediately improve. Plus, your results continue to build as the IPL energy entering the dermis layer of the skin triggers a wound-healing response where the body builds new supplies of collagen and elastin.

Shannon O’Brien, Medical Esthetician

Medical esthetician Shannon O’Brien has nearly 20 years of experience offering luxury medical spa services. Whether you need a relaxing facial or expert help with skin concerns like acne or wrinkles, she is here to help you achieve your best skin ever with treatments like chemical peels, microneedling, and laser skin resurfacing.

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Fractional laser skin resurfacing

With fractional laser skin resurfacing, the idea is to create hundreds of microscopic channels through the epidermis down into the dermis layer of the skin. These microscopic holes are surrounded by healthy skin that instantly gets busy “healing” the wounds. Despite the fact that these channels heal within just a few hours, your body perceives these as wounds and responds with wound-healing measures. These include building new healthy skin cells, producing new collagen and elastin, and improving texture and tone on the treated areas. Fractional laser skin resurfacing is great for treating uneven pigmentation, stretch marks, acne scarring, and fine lines and wrinkles.

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Laser hair removal

Who likes shaving, plucking, or waxing unwanted hair over and over again? No one. With laser hair removal in our med spa, you can get rid of the hair permanently. We simply set the laser wavelength to match your hair color. Then we deliver short bursts of laser energy onto the targeted hairs. The melanin in the hair shafts absorbs the light energy and it converts to heat. This heat travels down the hair shaft into the follicle where it damages the follicle and prevents it from growing hair in the future. Laser hair removal can be done all over the body and is very successful. For the best results, the hair needs to be in the growth phase, so multiple treatments are necessary because each of our millions of hairs can be in either growth, transition, or resting phases.

CO2 laser

CO2 laser treatments address a variety of skin concerns, such as wrinkles and fine lines, perioral lines (around the mouth), pigment (i.e. brown spots and sun damage), and crepe-like skin texture. CO2 is an ablative laser, meaning that the treatment removes the outermost layer of skin (epidermis), prompting collagen remodeling and improving a range of skin imperfections. It also heats the deeper dermis layer of the skin, stimulating remodeling of collagen and elastin on several levels.

CoolPeel

CoolPeel is a non-ablative, light “pick-me-up” treatment to refresh your appearance using the CO2 laser, but with only one day of down time. Think of this treatment for a quick refresher, with some of the same benefits as other laser treatments.

Combining laser with other non-surgical skin treatments

This depends on the procedure. Laser skin treatments wouldn’t be combined with procedures such as microneedling or microdermabrasion, as the skin needs some time after your laser treatment to respond to the laser energy. Most of our skin treatments complement any laser procedure, however.

Dr. Claytor’s LaMiNa Procedure: The Go-To Combo for Anti-Aging

Dr. Claytor has pioneered an innovative facial rejuvenation procedure called LaMiNa (Laser + Microneedling + Nanofat), also referred to as Biologics + CO2 Laser Skin Tightening (BLT) treatment. The technique combines the effects of CO2 laser treatment, microneedling, and nanofat application to significantly improve aesthetic outcomes without extending recovery times. LaMiNa is minimally invasive and significantly improves the appearance of lines and wrinkles while also tightening the skin. Learn more about LaMiNa here »

Can I combine laser skin treatments with surgical procedures?

Laser treatments can be combined with certain cosmetic surgeries at Clayton Noone Plastic Surgery. For instance, while a facelift removes excess skin and tightens underlying muscles, it doesn’t alter the tone or texture of the skin itself. That makes laser skin rejuvenation a perfect complement to a facelift. Ask us about procedures that can work together with laser rejuvenation.

Is there downtime after a laser treatment?

Our laser treatments leave the skin slightly reddened and feeling a bit like you have a mild sunburn. This usually lasts for just a day or two. These treatments are not ablative, so there isn’t recovery time to let your epidermis heal. Your skin will be more sensitive to sun exposure for a few weeks, however, so you’ll need to be sure to wear sunscreen and protective clothing.

Interested in learning more about our laser treatments? Call (610) 527-4833 to schedule a consultation with Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon Dr. Claytor, our physician assistant, or our medical esthetician. Our practice serves patients from Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, Main Line and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania.

Medically reviewed by Dr. R. Brannon Claytor — Updated on Oct 31, 2024