Skin Solutions - From Simple to Hi-Tech

Skin texture and color are primary concerns for just about everyone. What solutions are out there, what are their effectiveness levels and how are they priced?

We'll start at the top from both effectiveness, quickness of action and cost levels and work our way down.

• CO2 Laser - ActiveFX and DeepFX are the top level skin rejuvenation procedures. These powerful laser treatments  dramatically shorten the time required to correct multiple problems at once. Procedure targets are pigmentation irregularities, poor skin texture, fine to moderate wrinkles, scars and sagging skin.
  
  Theses lasers work by removing micro-columns of sun-damaged skin at variable depths and size and are highly specific to the results you wish to obtain. ActiveFX is for superficial concerns while DeepFX offers appreciable skin tightening power. Combing both in TotalFX offers tightening plus superficial to midlevel  resurfacing. Most patients only require a single procedure.
  
  
  
  La Jolla Laser ActiveFX Patient
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• Fraxel Laser - A non-CO2 laser which "coagulates" skin tissue in micro-columns. No tissue is removed, but the visual effects are similar in smoothing scarred skin, refreshing skin tone, treating melasma, pigmentation and fine wrinkles. Fraxel is typically a multi-session approach since the downtime is nonexistent or minimal at best.
  
  
  
  Fraxel Clinic Patient
  Courtesy Zakia Rahman, MD
  
  
• IPL Photofacials are pulsed light treatments which make use of specific wavelengths of intense light to resolve both diffuse red and brown discoloration. IPL can be used anywhere on the body and is a great treatment for sunspotted face, chest, arms, hands or back.
  
  At the end of summer, when tans fade, often blotchy spots and redness remain. This left over sun damage then becomes very noticeable as the "tan" cells are no longer activated by summer sun exposure. IPL Photofacial is a series based treatment system as most pigmentation is deeply enough entrenched in the skin to require several sessions. 
  
  
  
  IPL Photofacial
  Courtesy B. Raskin, MD
  
  
• Chemical Peels and/or Microdermabrasion are designed to remove superficial skin cells so that the fresher, less damaged skin cells beneath are revealed. Chemical peels can be a series of light peels with no downtime to deeper peels like the medical strength Refinity Glycolic or Jessner Peels (which does entail obvious peeling).
  
  Microdermabrasion is a manual process of "sand blasting" old skin cells from the face, neck and chest. Microdermabrasion uses ultrafine particles to smooth the skin and help lessen the appearance of pigmentation variations.
  
  
• Topical Systems such as Cosmelan or Obagi NuDerm are effective for blending pigmentation and skin rejuvenation. Both require a commitment to product use over a substantial length of time but from a cost perspective are the most economical for obtaining an improvement in superficial skin appearance.
  
  
  
  
  Cosmelan Depigmentation
  Photo Courtesy Mesoestetics
  
  Obagi NuDerm System
  Photo Courtesy Obagi Medical

How Does It Work?

IPL -  Removing Red and Brown

IPL Photofacial
 

"The first flash of light really surprised me. (I see why you call it intense light!) But what really surprised me was how much of the ugly brown splotchiness is gone from my face and chest.

My arms and hands are next in line. And yes, Dr. Mani, I promise to use my sunscreen every day.

Thanks for all your valuable advice and for explaining all the options. This has worked beautifully for me."

K. Sanbourne, San Clemente

How IPL Works

 The "color" in skin, whether it is red color from tiny broken blood vessels, or brown from melanin pigment, will absorb certain wavelengths of laser light energy. In an IPL treatment, the absorbed energy raises the temperature of those specific cells to cause a direct response. In the case of melanin (brown discoloration) this response if a shattering of the pigment.

Deeper level damaged blood vessels are coagulated from the heat. The coagulation closes off the tiny vessels which are then absorbed by the body.

Both red and brown areas are treated at the same time.

IPL Photofacial at
La Jolla Laser

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Dr. Nasrin Mani

Dr. Nasrin Mani is the Founder and Medical Director of La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic. Dr. Mani has over 18 years' expertise with precision laser procedures. As a member of the elite Bioform Medical Education Faculty, Dr. Mani functions as a training physician for medical colleagues who wish to learn injection techniques for Radiesse. She is a member of the following professional organizations.
 

•The American Society of Laser, Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
 

•The San Diego County Medical Society
 

•American Society of Retinal Specialists
 

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

•Thermage Pinnacle Award recipient for 2007 and 2008

•Bioform Medical Education Faculty (Radiesse)

"When it's your skin, nothing but the safest and most carefully selected  treatments are acceptable.

As a woman who is experiencing the aging process myself, I'm acutely aware of the subtle differences that affect my sense of self-esteem and self-confidence.

It is my goal to help you take renewed pleasure in your appearance and enjoy  ongoing skin health. "
 

Nasrin Mani

 

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Skin Tips

Tan to Pale Transition

1. Even though a tan is not the best option, most of us end up somewhat bronzer at the end of summer. As the skin cells turn over at different rates, color can get completely "out of whack".
   
   This is when an overall body exfoliant helps to keep skin color and tone more even.
   
   Body Scrubs: Look for a product with dissolvable components such as sugar or salt. Sugar is its own hydroxy acid, so grab one of the sugar based scrubs and use it in the shower. (Stay gentle.  Being too aggressive can scratch your skin and make you more sensitive. A good sugar scrub you can whip up yourself is simply a handful of baker's sugar mixed with Cetaphil cleanser. Melts  too fast in shower spray so turn off the water when you are applying, scrub, then rinse.
2. If you want to Keep the Glow Going, there are many moisturizers with self-tan built in. Stay with the lighter colors as the self tan builds on itself.
3. Bathing "oils" Seal in Moisture. Many of you are familiar with Alpha Keri Bath Oil. It's still a good choice. So is Aveeno Shower and Bath Oil. Both disperse and mix with water so there's not an obvious heavy film of oil left on the skin. Be sure to have been in the shower or bath a few minutes first so that your skin is already hydrated before you apply or add in the product.
4. SUNSCREEN - You'll see this word often. In California you're always at risk for sunburn. Protect your skin now  so you won't be dealing with major sun damage later.
5. Important post-procedure protection -  Protect your investment! Once you've embarked on a skin rejuvenation program, be sure to use sunscreen that protects completely. Recommended are sunscreens with stabilizers like Neutrogena's Helioplex line and the sunscreens containing Mexoryl.
    

Our Location

Our Location
 

La Jolla
Cosmetic Laser Clinic

1111 Torrey Pines Road
Suite 102
La Jolla, Ca. 92037
 

(858) 454-2700

Financing with Care Credit

Cosmetic Procedure Financing is Fast, Simple, Affordable and Discreet.

Example: Payments on $3,000 financed procedures can be as little as $67 a month*

CareCredit is the card designed specifically for your health and beauty needs including Botox, skin treatments, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, and more.

We offer  0%  financing for up to 12 months at La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic.

Call our office for full details.

Simple applications are available at our office or through an online process on the Care Credit web site.

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 Treatment Plan Booklet

Would you like to find out which treatments are recommended for your skin issues?

Call us today to arrange a  Consultation.

You'll receive a personalized custom Treatment Plan Booklet which will contain specific information on all your recommended procedures.

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