Procedures

What is Kybella and how does it work? Kybella is a cosmetic injectable used to treat submental fullness or double chin. The main ingredient in Kybella injections is deoxycholic acid which is a molecule that helps in breaking down and taking in dietary fat. The injectable destroys fat cells under the chin to improve the profile. Once the fat cells…

What is Juvederm? Juvederm is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that injects gel-like fillers to the cheeks, lips, and around the mouth. Juvederm is a collection of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers that can add volume to different parts of the face, smooth smile lines, or plump the lips. The results are subtle and long-lasting. For more information, please refer to this link.…

What is Botox and how does it work? Botox is a FDA-approved cosmetic treatment that temporarily reduces facial wrinkles and lines. Botox injections contain a toxin called onobotulinumtoxinA that blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles that prevent the muscle from moving. As a result, the muscle does not contract and muscle activity will be reduced, leading to wrinkles…

Acne reduction - Intense Pulsed Light (IPO) The Spectrum i s IPL can be used for a myriad of different treatments including hair reduction, acne reduction and the removal of vascular and pigmented lesions. The Spectrum's IPL includes 4 broad band filters. Each filter provides non-coherent energy that targets specific chromophores. The treatments are non-ablative and gentle by nature. The Spectrum…

Laser Skin Resurfacing - Sun Damage Skin (Erbium Yag 2940nm) In todays society people are eating healthier and exercising more. They desire to remove fine lines and pigmented lesions that hinder their appearance. The Erbium Yag laser uses a less invasive approach for treating superficial wrinkles and sun damaged skin. An Erbium Yag laser procedure involves minimal downtime and delivers…

Pigmentation - IPL and peelings The Spectrum i s IPL can be used for a myriad of different treatments including hair reduction, acne reduction and the removal of vascular and pigmented lesions. The Spectrum's IPL includes 4 broad band filters. Each filter provides non-coherent energy that targets specific chromophores. The treatments are non-ablative and gentle by nature. The Spectrum IPL…

Laser Skin Resurfacing (Erbium Yag 2940nm) In todays society people are eating healthier and exercising more. They desire to remove fine lines and pigmented lesions that hinder their appearance. The Erbium Yag laser uses a less invasive approach for treating superficial wrinkles and sun damaged skin. An Erbium Yag laser procedure involves minimal downtime and delivers great results for mild…

Q-Switched (1064nm/532nm) The total number of Americans that have at least one tattoo exceeds 45 million. For multiple reasons, body art may become undesirable. A Q-switched laser is the most frequently used laser for tattoo removal. The laser "fractures" the pigment into particles small enough for the ink to be removed using the body's natural filtering system. The Spectrum's a-switched…

What is laser hair removal and how does it work? If you are tired of or getting irritation from shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted body hair, laser hair removal may be a favorable treatment worth considering. Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the U.S used to reduce unwanted hair. A specific…