IPL for Freckles and Sun Damage
November 17, 2013

IPL treatments for summer sun damage and freckles

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a fantastic way to reduce the number of freckles and sun damage on your skin, so now that fall is officially here, and winter is right around the corner, consider a series of 3-4 treatments to get your skin ready for the next sunshine season.

The woman in the above photo series had two fairly aggressive treatments with the MaxG IPL/OPL system from Palomar, and you can see the amazing difference in the uniformity of her skin tone. The treatments were spaced about 4 weeks apart, and she did elect for a macrodermabrasion treatment in between her IPL sessions to speed up the process of the freckles flaking off. She had several freckles and flat moles that got extremely dark in the summer sun, and that is what prompted her to seek treatment.

The treatments themselves are fairly painless with numbing cream applied to the skin beforehand, and the treated areas will be bright pink for a few hours. The freckles themselves will turn even darker almost instantly after the treatment, and will continue to darken over the following 24-48 hours. This is a sign that the treatment was effective… the light was effectively absorbed by the pigment, and the pigment has changed in response to the light. If you don’t see this darkening, chances are that your treatment was either too weak, that the machine isn’t the best technology, or that your laser specialist didn’t customize the settings properly to your particular skin type.

The dark spots will begin to flake off about 3-4 days after the treatment, and most of the smaller and lighter spots may be completely gone after a week or so. The largest and darkest spots may take a few weeks to fade completely, and the most stubborn of those may need a few separate treatments.

If you have any questions about using IPL for treating freckles and sun damage, please feel free to give us a call or text message at 917-703-7069 or send us a message by clicking here.

Nicholas Vendemia, M.D.
Plastic Surgeon New York
MASNewYork.com
917-703-7069

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Is Laser Skin Resurfacing Right For You?
March 20, 2014

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser Skin Resurfacing Manhattan | NYCSkin is probably the most aesthetically important part of the body. Due to aging, sun exposure and other factors, the skin begins to lose its natural elasticity and suppleness. Wrinkles, fine lines, creases and sagging skin may show up, which can make a person look older and less attractive. Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most effective non-surgical ways to enhance the condition of skin and rejuvenate it.

An experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. Nicholas Vendemia provides state of the art laser based skin resurfacing solutions to his patients in New York City and surrounding areas. Dr. Vendemia is well-known in Manhattan, NYC for plastic surgery procedures ranging from rhinoplasty to breast augmentation. For patients who are keen to avoid cosmetic surgery, he offers customized non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments such as laser skin resurfacing.

What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Skin resurfacing technique essentially involves gentle removal of the topmost layer of the skin that may have wilted due to dead cells. Instead of removing this top layer of dead cells using plastic surgery techniques, it is possible for a cosmetic surgeon to employ advanced laser technologies and achieve the same outcome without using the scalpel.

The removal of the rough and blemished top layer of the skin paves way for the emergence of fresh, rejuvenated skin. It gives a more youthful and smoother looking appearance to the patient. As a plastic surgeon and laser expert, Dr. Vendemia provides customized LiteTouch Laser Skin Resurfacing procedure to his patients in and around New York City.

LiteTouch Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedure

Dr. Vendemia provides the unique LiteTouch Laser Resurfacing package at his practice in Manhattan, NYC. The technique is designed to use three laser wavelengths instead of the typical single wavelength to achieve outcomes that go deeper than just the top layer of the skin. The first stage of the procedure involves the application of Optimized Pulsed Light (OPL), which is very effective in removing brown spots, red spots, signs of sun damage, broken capillaries, hemangiomas, telangiectasis, and melasma. The focus is primarily on the face, neck and chest.

The second stage of the procedure involves an application of a patented mid-range fractional laser treatment. This moderate treatment helps tighten the loose skin around the eyes, jowls, jaw line, neck, knees, and elbows. The technique is designed to achieve deeper skin penetration with lasers, without harming the healthy surrounding tissue. The mid-range wavelength laser can penetrate deeper than other technologies. The goal is to heat up the deepest targeted layers of skin and stimulate collagen production. New collagen causes smoother, tighter skin to appear over a period of three to four weeks.

The final stage in the procedure is the application of fractional ablative resurfacing laser to restore smooth, vibrant and youthful looking skin. It erases the typical signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes, mouth and other targeted areas of the face. Compared to traditional laser treatments, LiteTouch Laser Skin Resurfacing achieves more effective and longer lasting results.

 

What is a Laser Liquid Facelift?
March 27, 2014

Manhattan Aesthetic Surgery is a state of the art practice for a wide range of plastic surgery procedures. The practice is led an experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Nicholas Vendemia, who provides procedures ranging from rhinoplasty to breast augmentation to innovative facial rejuvenation treatments. Patients in New York City and surrounding areas who are looking for the latest cosmetic surgery procedures may consult with Dr. Vendemia for suitable solutions.

See Laser Liquid Facelift Before and After Pictures

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What is Laser Liquid Facelift?

Laser liquid facelift is a highly innovative, non-surgical solution designed to produce similar results as a facelift surgery. Many people are bothered by the signs of aging on their face, but may not be comfortable with the idea of an invasive facelift procedure. Some may choose non-surgical alternatives such as injectable facial fillers, while some others may go for advanced laser skin tightening solutions to make the facial skin appear tighter, firmer, and more youthful.

Laser liquid facelift is a path-breaking technique that combines the benefits of both dermal fillers as well as laser skin tightening. As a hybrid procedure, it can produce more effective and comprehensive results for a patient. The dermal fillers can work to plump the skin and add volume to depleted areas of the face, while the laser treatment can rejuvenate the skin and reduce the appearance of skin blemishes, scars, wrinkles, and lines. In some cases, the cosmetic surgeon may also decide to add Botox treatment in a selective manner along with the fillers and laser procedure.

Benefits

The key advantage with a laser liquid facelift is that the procedure can be customized substantially according to the specific aesthetic goals and the unique facial anatomy of a patient. The procedure serves as an effective substitute for patients who are averse to the idea of plastic surgery. Dr. Vendemia in Manhattan, NYC will carefully evaluate a patient’s aesthetic concerns and choices before recommending a liquid laser facelift treatment.

The procedure avoids all the risks and limitations that are typically associated with a surgical facelift. The patient does not have to undergo general anesthesia and post-operative pain and discomfort is also negligible. Unlike a typical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon, liquid laser facelift does not involve any significant downtime. This makes it an ideal procedure for working or busy individuals who are unable to spare several days or weeks for an aesthetic surgery.

LiteTouch Laser Liquid Facelift

Dr. Vendemia in New York City has introduced innovations to a typical laser liquid facelift to make it more effective as well as more comfortable for his patients. The procedure can achieve the following aesthetic facial enhancements:

  • Drooping eyebrows, jaw and cheeks can be lifted to provide a younger looking facial appearance.
  • Wrinkles and lines from the face can be reduced, and volume can be added to the depleted areas of the face.
  • Lips can appear fuller and shaplier.
  • Frown lines on the forehead and crow’s feet around the eyes can fade away.

LiteTouch Liquid Laser Facelift involves fractional laser therapy to achieve smoother, tighter, and more vibrant looking skin.

Treatments for Acne Scars
June 26, 2014

acne scar treatment options in new yorkAcne scars are one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat because the scars extend so deeply into all layers of the skin, and the only treatments that stand a chance at being successful are the ones that have the capability to penetrate deep enough to heal the scar from the inside out. Superficial skin treatments may improve very minor scarring, but most acne scars are are quite deep and won’t benefit from anything other than the most advanced skin resurfacing treatments. Here’s a list of all of the most common acne treatments available, and my thoughts about the usefulness of each one based on the relative effectiveness, cost, and downtime:

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5 Skincare Concerns that Lasers Can Correct
December 30, 2014

Beauty Portrait Of A Smiling GirlLaser technology provides men and women with a new breadth of effective treatment for a variety of skincare concerns. With innovative techniques and the ability to focus on small details, lasers can deliver solutions to a wide range of common skin problems. Here are four skincare concerns that lasers can correct.

1. Sun Damage

Sun damage is one of the most common complexion concerns among men and women of nearly all ages. Fortunately, sun damage only penetrates the surface layer of the skin, making laser correction an effective method of erasing spots and freckles to reveal the untouched layer of skin underneath.

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The Top 5 Surgical and Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures in 2014
March 2, 2015

liposuction in nyc2014 was a big year for cosmetic surgery in the United States! A total of 15.6 million procedure were performed on both men and women, and the overall satisfaction rate has never been higher. The same is true at Manhattan Aesthetic Surgery where we specialize almost exclusively in Breast Augmentation and LipoSculpting. Our Before & After photos have never looked better, and our client satisfaction has been off the charts.

Keep reading to find out what the Top 5 Surgical and Nonsurgical procedures were for 2014, and for our comments on how each of these procedure fits into our practice…

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The Best Clinical Sunscreens
March 7, 2015

the best clinical sunscreensThe American Melanoma Foundation is sponsoring an initiative to find more innovative and more effective sun protection products to help decrease the incidence of skin cancer.

It’s nice to see an initiative like this because there hasn’t been much thought in the world of SPF in recent years, and with our ozone depleting, and more of the damaging rays making it to our skin, it’s more important than ever to know how to protect it. The shelves of any Duane Read are lined with so many product choices that it can make your head spin, so anything that can narrow down those choices for us and give us some direction when it comes to sun protection, is a very good thing. If you want to nominate a new product, or if you know someone who is working on such a product, click here for the entry form. The deadline is April 1st, 2015.

And if you want to read more about my favorite SPF products on the market now, please click the Read more link and enjoy…
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