F.A.Q.
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. Does laser therapy work?
A. Absolutely! Our facility houses the most advanced laser systems available. Each
of our six (6) laser systems is uniquely designed to provide the highest quality treatment.
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Q. Is laser therapy painful?
A. There is little to no pain associated with laser therapy. Some clients may request
topical numbing cream, but for most, topicals are not necessary. We also utilize our Zimmer
machine that sprays very cold to freezing air that helps to decrease pain. Dermatology Realm
takes all precautions and every step possible to ensure the least amount of discomfort for each
client. Visit Our Laser Therapy page.
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Q. Will I need several treatments to remove unwanted hair or just one?
A. Hair grows in three stages and the first stage of growth is the anagen stage. It is this stage
that laser therapy is most productive in removing the hair. The anagen stage comes around every six
weeks; therefore clients will need several treatments spaced six weeks apart. Light colored hair or less
pigmented hair requires more treatments for optimal results. Visit Our Laser Hair Removal page.
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Q. What is a MicroLaserPeel?
A. It is an intra-epidermal laser peel that precisely ablates (removes) the outermost layers of the skin.
The procedure is individually tailored to the nature of the condition to be corrected. Skin conditions such
as: wrinkles, scars, acne scars, keratoses, or pigmentary problems have been successfully treated with a MicroLaserPeel.
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Q. What will be my downtime for the MicroLaserPeel?
A. There is very little downtime associated with our micro laser peels. A 15 micron peel may leave you with a
"sunburned" look for 2-3 days before fresh, younger looking skin is revealed. A 30 micron laser peel may leave
you with a "sunburned" look for 3-4 days before the healthier skin is revealed. We also perform 40-60 depth laser peels.
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Q. What is Photodynamic Therapy?
A. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a skin treatment approved by the FDA to treat actinic keratoses. It is also frequently
used to treat conditions such as: acne, rosacea, sebaceous hyperplasia, oily skin, and improve skin texture by minimizing
pore size. Aminolevulinic acid 20% is applied topically to the skin and left on for 30-60 minutes then activated with a
special wavelength of light called a BLU-U. The light activates the Aminolevulinic acid 20% for 8-20 minutes while the
Aminolevulinic acid 20% destroys target cells.
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Q. What kind of injectables and fillers do you use?
A. Dermatology Realm uses the some of the finest injectables and fillers available today. We carry BOTOX , Restylane ,
Sculptra , Collagen, Cosmoderm, and Cosmoplast to name a few.
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Q. What acne treatments are available at your clinic?
A. We have several available treatments for acne. Our doctor considers certain variables when deciding which acne treatment
is the best for that particular client. Age, sex, and type of acne are just a few factors needed to decide on the best course.
Once all factors have been considered, a client may choose to; take an oral acne treatment called Accutane, start Photodynamic
Therapy, or start acne treatment with a specific laser system uniquely designed for acne reduction. We also carry the finest
grade pharmaceutical skin care products to assist in better skin condition, texture, and tone.
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Q. Can my tattoo be removed by a laser?
A. Yes. Some laser facilities use nonspecific lasers in the attempt to remove tattoos. Dermatology Realm uses an exact laser
system that was specifically designed for tattoo removal allowing the most precise and beneficial removal of tattoo ink.
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Q. Can you treat severely scarred or damaged skin such as a burn?
A. Yes. In some cases, we can use a technique called a Roll-Cit to treat severely damaged skin.
Clients who have had skin injuries that have healed incorrectly may choose to have a procedure
performed that &re-damages the scarred, thick skin to reveal more normal appearance and texture.
The procedure may be repeated until desired results are achieved.
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