The
Hunstad Center & Medi-Spa is happy to announce the arrival of
their GentleYAG Laser. We have purchased the Candela GentleYAG
system in order to offer our patients the latest in technology.
The GentleYAG is unique in the laser industry in that it can
treat a wide range of complexions, even the darkest of skin
types. The GentleYAG is also equipped with the Dynamic Cooling
Device (DCD), a patented cooling system that sprays the upper
layer of skin with a fine mist of cryogen to protect the top
layer of skin, increasing comfort and enabling the laser energy
to gently treat the patient.
Commonly Asked Questions:
What does the laser treat?
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Hair Removal
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Leg and Facial Veins
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Wrinkles
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Skin Tightening
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Beard Bumps (PFB)
How doses the laser treatment work?
The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light
that penetrates deeply into skin tissue, where it delivers a
controlled amount of targeted therapeutic heat. The DCD
technology protects the upper layers of the skin with a cooling
burst of cryogen. Together, the long-pulse laser and DCD
cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal side effects.
What can I expect during treatment?
Treatment will take place in the Hunstad Center’s
Medi-Spa rooms, that are designed for such procedures. You will
wear safety eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light.
Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas
with a small handpiece. Each laser pulse may be preceded and
followed by a short pulse of cooling spray. A treatment could
take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending
on the area and condition being treated.
Does it hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with
each laser pulse, sometimes described like the snapping of a
rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves quickly and
is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the treatment
you require and the condition of your skin. For hair removal,
multiple treatments are required, as the process is most
effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase.
We recommend at least six treatments for hair removal, for the
best results. Other conditions may clear up in only one
treatment, but many factors impact the efficacy of individual
laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being
treated.
How do I prepare for treatment?
Patients scheduled for hair removal should avoid
plucking, electrolysis or hair waxing for six weeks prior to
treatment. If you have a history of herpes simplex virus and
are scheduled for laser treatment, prophylactic antiviral
therapy may be prescribed. Also, your skin should be clean
shaven, and your skin should be thoroughly cleansed and dried,
removing any makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or
self-tanning products before laser treatment. The intended
treatment area should not be exposed to sunlight or tanning
booth light for 14 days prior to treatment. Before laser
treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sunblock (SPF 30 or
above).
What can I expect after treatment?
A cool compress or gel pack may be applied for
comfort following your treatment. Any redness or swelling
should resolve within a few hours.
What precautions should
I take after treatment?
After laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by
applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few days
after treatment, don't scrub or rinse the treated areas with
abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise
additional precautions.
Are there side effects?
Your risks are minimal. Side effects may include
redness, swelling, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation,
blistering and purpura (a laser bruise) in the treated
area–these usually do not last more than a few days. Permanent
side effects are rare. Potential side effects will be discussed
in your consultation with your practitioner.
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Hair Removal
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Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
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Skin Tightening
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Leg Veins |
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