Skin Resurfacing & Rejuvenation

Scars and wrinkles can now be treated from under the skin with non-laser technology that leaves you clear and beautiful looking skin. Plasma skin rejuvenation is a popular medical spa treatment alternative to CO2 laser resurfacing procedures. It is beneficial in the case of patients that have less severe wrinkles and want an in-office procedure with a shorter recovery time.

Many patients are happy with the results of Plasma skin rejuvenation and resurfacing although there are some patients who may that prefer the outcomes of laser skin resurfacing. During the initial consultation, your treatment provider will discuss the best solution for you.

Dr. Q Med Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q), provides Plasma skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding locations.

Benefits of Plasma Skin Rejuvenation

These are some of the proven benefits of plasma skin resurfacing and rejuvenation medical spa treatment:

• Provides healthier and brighter appearance as compared to fractionated lasers
• Improves or removes fine wrinkles
• Removes old skin layers for promoting the growth of healthier and smoother skin
• Removes benign skin lesions and brown spots
• Skin continues tightening for up to a year
• Local or topical anesthesia is used for treating parts of the face or the entire face

Understanding Plasma Skin Rejuvenation

The procedure involves the use of nitrogen plasma spray as compared to laser. Plasma is a form of electrified gas that is one of the states of matter (liquid, solid, gas, and plasma.) Some patients generally require 3 to 4 short and low energy treatments while others can achieve their aesthetic goals with one high energy treatment.

The depth of your wrinkles and scars, recovery time available, and color of the skin are a few factors that determine the treatment type. Topical anesthesia for a low energy treatment is required for Plasma Skin Rejuvenation.

Mechanism of Plasma Skin Resurfacing

Plasma skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatment doesn’t involve the removal of skin. It heats the deeper skin layers called the dermis to stimulate the production of collagen which allows for tightening of the skin over a period of time. The skin will peel away on its own after a few days of the treatment. Collagen production carries on for a year following the procedure.

Plasma skin rejuvenation, unlike laser resurfacing, doesn’t require specific skin preparation. It only requires local or topical anesthesia that may be combined with oral medication. The skin will continue being pink or red for a few days after the procedure. Make-up can be used for covering up the discolorations as they fade away. You may need touch-up treatments after 6 to 12 months.

Choosing an Ideal Procedure

Your skin condition will be carefully evaluated by the surgeon. They will suggest a procedure variation that they think will provide the most effective results. The depth of your wrinkles and scars will determine the choice of procedure that best suits your purpose.

The degree of discoloration on the skin and the time available for recovery are a few other factors. Dr. Q Med Spa, led by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt, receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, CA, and nearby areas for Plasma skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatment.

Contact Dr. Q Medical Spa and Schedule a Consultation with California Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q on Dr. 90210)

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.

Stretch Mark Removal

Striae or stretch marks are a hard fact of life for many women, especially after a pregnancy. However, you don’t need to live with them just because they are considered normal. Laser stretch mark treatment is a safe, minimally invasive procedure that makes use of fractional laser light pulses for breaking down stretch marks and improving the skin appearance.

Dr. Q Med Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q), provides stretch marks reduction treatments with lasers to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding locations.

Laser Treatments for Stretch Marks Reduction

Concentrated rays of light are targeted at the stretch marks in laser stretch mark removal medical spa procedure. This helps in stimulating new growth and smoothing the scars. Laser treatments are a type of skin resurfacing procedures that helps the skin to heal by creating a smoother texture. The treatment offers more successful results on newer stretch marks.

The pink and red color of newer stretch marks signal the presence of working blood vessels under the skin. This allows for better and quicker healing after the laser treatment. Older and white striae lack blood vessels making them difficult to treat. This is because there is lesser collagen production.

Advanced Laser Devices for Reducing Stretch Marks

There are mainly two types of laser medical spa treatments – ablative and nonablative. Erbium YAG and CO2 are ablative laser types useful for treating stretch marks. They remove the outer skin layers leaving smoother and newer skin underneath. The laser treatment stimulates collagen production and helps in smoothing the raised scars.

Erbium is used for surface stretch marks while CO2 helps with deeper scar marks. Fraxel laser is a type of nonablative laser that doesn’t remove the top skin layer. It stimulates elastin and collagen production instead that helps the scars to fade and heal. Fraxel, like other lasers, works best on newer stretch marks. It offers golden results with older marks as well. However, the treatment is not recommended for darker skin tones.

Laser Treatment Procedure

It’s vital to understand that you would need multiple sessions for achieving the maximum results from your laser skin treatment at a qualified medical spa. The number of sessions required depends on the severity of the stretch marks and the laser type being used.

Experts recommend getting at least 4 treatments within a few weeks for the best results. The procedure starts with an initial consultation with the treatment provider. They will go over your past medical history and any current medications you are on. They will also ask you about your aesthetic goals. A topical anesthetic will be used by the doctor for numbing the area when you return for the first session.

Minimal Risk of Side Effects with Non-Ablative Lasers

There are more side effects in case of an ablative laser. Healing time is shorter with fewer side effects in case of non-ablative lasers. You should see the stretch marks fading as the skin heals and the scabs fall away. The stretch mark scars will grow faint with repeat treatments.

Dr. Q Med Spa, led by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt, receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, CA, and nearby areas for safe and established laser stretch marks removal treatments.

Contact Dr. Q Medical Spa and Schedule a Consultation with California Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q on Dr. 90210)

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.

Laser Tattoo Removal 

Targeted PicoWay Laser System may be an ideal choice if you have a tattoo that needs to be removed. PicoWay shatters the tattoo ink into tiny particles. It is highly effective at removing a wide range of ink colors, including the highly difficult to remove green and blue ink.

PicoWay Laser provides ultra-short pulse durations along with high peak power. The ink reaches below the surface of the skin for targeting pigments, such as tattoo ink and dark spots. It breaks down the pigment into tiny particles that are not visible to the naked eye.

Dr. Q Med Spa, led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q), provides laser tattoo removal treatments to patients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, CA, and surrounding locations.

PicoWay is Different from Traditional Lasers

PicoWay Laser is an advanced yet minimally invasive picosecond laser that has ultra-short pulse durations and high peak power. It provides a photoacoustic effect instead of a photothermal effect for heating the skin. Patients are known to report minimal downtime and high satisfaction levels.

PicoWay laser medical spa device has been FDA cleared for multiple uses. For instance, it can be used for reducing wrinkles, acne scars and dark spots. It can also be used for tattoo removal. Side effects are transient and nature.

Removal of Professional Tattoos

Professional tattoos are designed to be permanent in nature. This is why traditional tattoo removal procedures may not work. Deep and even coverage is provided by professionals. Lasers are generally unable to remove pigments from that depth. PicoWay can easily break the ink particles and remove the tattoo.

The laser treatment is effective on all skin colors and types. Generally, people with highly pigmented skin or darker skin tones experience scarring after laser tattoo removal. PicoWay works to remove a tattoo safely regardless of the skin color.

All Colors Can be Removed

PicoWay Laser tattoo removal medical spa treatment can break down all colors effectively. It completely removes a tattoo and not just portions of it. This makes it a preferred method for tattoos that have a lot of different colors. There are several ways to remove a tattoo and laser removal is not the only way.

Certain elaborate tattoos require several appointments for the removal process to be completed. In the same manner, laser tattoo removal may take several appointments as well. However, PicoWay tattoo removal cuts down the number of sessions requires for evenly removing ink from the skin. It makes a quick job of tattoo removal.

PicoWay Laser Tattoo Removal is Less Painful than Getting a Tattoo

Laser tattoo removal can be painful for the recipient. In some cases, removal is even more painful than getting the tattoo in the first place. PicoWay tattoo removal has taken care of this problem by offering a solution that is less painful as compared to traditional laser removal methods. The results are also better and more consistent.

PicoWay has effectively removed the flaws in conventional tattoo removal methods to offer a less painful solution. Dr. Q Med Spa, led by cosmetic surgeon Dr. Suzanne Quardt, receives patients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Beverly Hills, CA, and nearby areas for safe and proven laser tattoo removal treatments.

Contact Dr. Q Medical Spa and Schedule a Consultation with California Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Suzanne Quardt (Dr. Q on Dr. 90210)

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.