Facials are a great way to clear and refresh the skin, but with some patients, the results they deliver aren’t really worth the money. For those hoping to even out skin texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and scarring, they may not even work at all. Luckily, a standard facial isn’t the only option. Diamond microdermabrasion, whether used in conjunction with a traditional facial or done on its own, is a great way to bring your clients real,…
Nearly 60 years ago, the neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (nd:YAG) laser first demonstrated its effectiveness in treating pigmented and vascular lesions. This advancement laid the foundation for other treatment concepts including the helium neon, Q-switched, argon, and carbon dioxide lasers. Of all the solid-state laser crystals, nd:YAG has been the most successful in surviving the test of time. In fact, it’s still widely used to this day to treat a variety of skin conditions. If you wanted to learn more…
Facials have been around for ages. In Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra is said to have treated her skin with mud from the Dead Sea twice a week. One of the “four beauties of Ancient China”, Yang Gui Fei, made her own face mask by crushing pearls, white jade, ginseng, and mixed lotus root starch into a thick paste. Some methods of the past were a little more dangerous, though. Women in the Elizabethan era put Ceruse, a poisonous blend of white…
Whether it be for hair removal, vein treatments, skin resurfacing, or antiaging, laser procedures are in high demand. According to an American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) report, practitioners in the US performed 757,808 laser hair removal procedures, 997,245 laser skin resurfacing procedures, and 168,682 leg veins procedures in 2020. Considering nearly 300 million USD was spent on laser hair removal treatments alone, this trend presents a huge financial opportunity for dermatology practices and medspas. With a cosmetic laser, you…
Laser hair removal is an incredible thing; with a few quick treatments, your clients can say goodbye to waxing, shaving, and plucking away unwanted hairs for good. But, there’s a catch. Laser hair removal is notoriously painful. Worse? It only works for very particular skin types. At least, it did. Enter: The Alma Soprano Ice. With this device, you can give your clients the results they’re looking for without any of the drawbacks so commonly associated with the process. Let’s…
Cosmetic lasers deliver quick, proven results unmatched by other skin resurfacing options, but these machines come in many different shapes and sizes with their own unique capabilities. If you’re looking to purchase a laser, you’ve likely realized by now that there are many factors to consider. Different machines make use of different technologies, enabling you to offer different treatments to your patients, but they’ll come with their own drawbacks, as well. It’s your job to determine what kind of laser…
As any provider of dermatological services knows, the equipment you employ is central to the quality of the services you offer, the types of services you’re able to offer, and the clientele you’re able to serve. Without the right technology, the methods you have for generating profit and growing your business are extremely limited. While you’re aware of the importance of acquiring the right equipment, actually purchasing a laser system that will be right for your medspa is probably a…
It’s a beautiful day outside, the person in line before you offers to buy your morning coffee, and you think to yourself, “today’s the day. I’m finally going to buy that cosmetic laser our practice has needed for so long.” You get to the office, open your laptop, and begin the hunt for a used laser. Almost immediately, you find a reseller claiming to have the exact laser equipment for sale that you’re looking for, so, you enter in your…
As an aesthetic professional, you let your creativity shine through by providing relaxing and restorative treatments that improve the confidence and self-image of your clients, but the superior service you give them is only as good as the tools you have on hand. Although treatments such as laser hair removal and photofacial skin rejuvenation are extremely popular, shopping for the equipment necessary to offer these services can be tricky. Though it can actually be more expensive, buying the right laser…
Using a cosmetic laser machine for skincare is an increasingly popular trend, and for good reason. Cosmetic lasers have the ability to safely improve the appearance of skin in a fraction of the time it would take with serums and creams. However, not all lasers work for all conditions; the right laser for your clientele will depend on what they’re hoping to achieve. Different lasers use different wavelengths of high-intensity light, which can be used to treat different skin conditions,…
