Pigment Correction

Repeated sun exposure and aging can cause melanin producing cells within the skin to lose their ability to evenly distribute pigment. This can result in dark blotches and spots to appear on your skin. Uneven tanning, dark skin spots, blotches, and freckles are all examples of uneven pigmentation. This usually occurs on areas most exposed to sun, such as neck, hands, face, arms, and décolletage.

Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q), provides laser skin care treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding locations.

How Does Laser Pigmentation Removal Work?

Laser pigmentation removal is recommended for lighter skin types to reduce the appearance of spots and blotches. A laser device makes use of a specific energy wavelength to safely target dark pigmentation without affecting normal, light colored skin. Intense bursts of light are fired by the laser to target pigment lesions.

Light bursts are converted to heat to destroy all damaged cells. Pigmentation cells turn darker over the next few days to eventually fall off. Laser beams also stimulate collagen production to enhance growth of new skin. This newer skin is clearer, smoother, and more rejuvenated.

Post Treatment Expectations

Your skin may feel slightly hot and may attain a reddish hue directly after the treatment. The sensation is similar to mild sunburn. Some patients experience mild swelling as well, which can last for up to 12 hours. The discomfort can be lessened with cold ice compress.

Flat scabbing or micro crusting may appear as dark skin spots over the next 24 hours after treatment. This is the first indication of healing and will continue for the next 10 – 14 days. Once the scab naturally sloughs off, it will reveal clearer and lighter complexion. Foundation can easily mask the darkened spots. You should be able to resume normal activities after 24 hours.

Treatment Appointments Required

Laser pigmentation med spa treatment requires about 6 – 8 appointments every month for optimal results. This is similar to the sessions required in dermal roller treatments. Your treatment provider may recommend weekly microdermabrasion or chemical peels as maintenance treatment options. They can take care of any pigmentation or dark spots that reappear due to sun exposure and aging.

Side Effects or Risks to Laser Pigmentation Removal

Certain medications, such as Roaccutane and Retin A can cause photosensitivity. These medications can affect laser therapy and cause contraindicative results. It is recommended that you inform the treatment provider about any medications you are taking. This is paramount to ensure best treatment results.

Post Treatment Care

It is vital that you avoid sun exposure for at least a few days after laser pigmentation removal. This will help reduce reappearance of dark or light spots. Even though, dark spots and blotches are superficial, it can take months to make them fully disappear.

Leading medical spa experts recommend wearing SPF 30+ or higher after getting laser treatments. Dr. Q Med Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for advanced laser skin enhancement treatments.

Contact Dr. Q Medical Spa in Palm Springs Southern California

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments, please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.

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Dr. Q receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills CA, and other Southern California areas.

Skin Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing treatment is a popular procedure for reducing facial fine lines and wrinkles. It can also help target irregularities, like acne scars or blemishes. The technique involves directing concentrated, short pulsating light beams at the target area. Your laser expert will remove outermost layers of the skin one at a time over the skin irregularity.

Laser skin resurfacing is also called laser peel, lasabrasion, and laser vaporization. Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q), provides laser skin resurfacing treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and surrounding communities.

Candidacy for Laser Skin Resurfacing

You may be a suitable candidate for this procedure if you have wrinkles or fine lines around the mouth, eyes, or forehead. People with shallow scars, such as acne scars also make good candidates when they are unresponsive to facelift.

You may not be an ideal candidate if you have very dark skin or acne. The technique cannot fade away stretch marks either. It’s critical that you discuss the procedure and its abilities with your doctor.

How Does It Work?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and erbium lasers are the two most commonly used laser types in med spa based skin resurfacing. These lasers vaporize damaged skin cells at the surface level.

CO2 Laser Resurfacing

This laser type has been around for decades and is used for treating various skin problems, including warts, scars, wrinkles, and other conditions. Fractionate CO2 is the newest version of this laser resurfacing, which makes use of ultrapulse or very short pulsated light to remove extremely thin layers of the skin. There is minimal heat damage and your skin will recover within 2 weeks.

Erbium Laser Resurfacing

This is helpful in removing wrinkles and deep lines on the hands, face, chest or neck. There is minimal burning in the surrounding tissue which reduces the recovery period to 1 week. Patients experience fewer side effects (redness, bruising, and swelling) with erbium laser treatment.

Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedure

Laser skin resurfacing treatment is an outpatient procedure. Your doctor may decide to treat your entire face or target individual fine lines, wrinkles, or scars around the mouth, eyes, forehead, and other areas. The doctor will use a local anesthetic to numb the area before working on it. For extensive treatments, your doctor may also offer a sedative.

It takes about 30 – 45 minutes for the procedure if only parts of the face are being treated. Full-face treatment may take up to 2 hours. The doctor will bandage the targeted area following the procedure. You will be required to clean the treated area 4 – 5 times a day.

Your medical spa laser treatment provider will give you an ointment which you would be required to apply. This is usually petroleum jelly to prevent any scab from forming. Wound care is vital since it helps in preventing scab formation.

It may take anywhere from 10 – 21 days for the area to heal completely. Dr. Q Med Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and nearby areas for advanced laser skin resurfacing treatments.

Contact Dr. Q Medical Spa in Palm Springs Southern California

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments, please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.

See Dr. Q on Dr. 90210

Dr. Q receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills CA, and other Southern California areas.

Dermabrasion Med Spa

Dermabrasion is an intensive skin renewal and revitalization procedure that should not be mistaken for a mild, non-invasive rejuvenation treatment. You need to work with an experienced med spa that is equipped to provide this procedure, and is preferably part of a plastic surgery practice.  

Board certified plastic surgeons would follow the same stringent medical practices and quality standards for their med spa procedures that they would for cosmetic surgery. Therefore, for your dermabrasion treatment, you are in safe hands if you have chosen a trusted and established plastic surgeon.  

During your initial consultation, you should evaluate the services offered by the med spa and the professional credentials of the treatment provider. Dr. Q Medical Spa, led by ABPS board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) provides dermabrasion to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding communities. 

Customization  

Dr. Q Med Spa describes its aesthetic services as Re-Q-Venation, which signifies a combination of skin rejuvenation procedures with innovation and customization. Your skin quality, type, tone, and your skin conditions are unique, and you need a dermabrasion treatment that is custom tailored precisely to meet your requirements.  

This is where Re-Q-Venation from Dr. Q Medical Spa will help ensure that your dermabrasion procedure is uniquely formulated to deliver the most desirable and satisfying improvements. At the same time, the invasiveness of the procedure will be controlled to match with your goals. With a minimally invasive approach and reduced downtime, you will be able to achieve attractive yet natural looking results that last for a long time.  

Personalized Care and Attention  

The caring and compassionate staff at Dr. Q Med Spa, led by Dr. Q herself will ensure that you receive personalized care and attention at every step from your initial consultation to your dermabrasion in-office procedure and post-op recovery. The team at Dr. Q will make you feel completely at home and encourage you to share your skin health and cosmetic concerns in thorough detail.  

The cordial Dr. Q will address all your questions to your satisfaction and help you make an educated decision. Throughout the treatment process, Dr. Q and her staff will remain accessible to you and provide you all the support you need. This exclusive attention, no matter how minor or major your procedure may be, will make a key difference to your final outcome.  

A Wide Range of Non-Surgical Procedures  

You should choose a medical spa where you can expect to achieve optimal skin rejuvenation in a comprehensive and predictable manner. Patient safety is assured when your dermabrasion procedure is performed directly under the supervision and guidance of the plastic surgeon. Dr. Q will be personally involved with your treatment and will help you achieve the best possible outcomes.  

If you need to combine your dermabrasion procedure with another aesthetic procedure, you can choose from a wide variety of treatment options at Dr. Q Med Spa. This is the advantage of working with an established medical and surgical facility that is equipped to handle all your skin care needs. Dr. Q Medical Spa receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, CA, and nearby areas for dermabrasion.  

Contact Dr. Q Medical Spa in Palm Springs Southern California

For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments, please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q) by clicking here or calling 760-324-2660.

See Dr. Q on Dr. 90210

Dr. Q receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills CA, and other Southern California areas.