What is the Sebaceous Gland? |
| The sebaceous glands are found within the skin, connected to a hair follicle. The glands secrete sebum, an oily substance which prevents the skin from drying and becoming too brittle. |
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What is the Dermis? |
| The dermis is the layer of the skin underneath the epidermis. It is formed by connective tissues. Within the dermis are the nerve endings which sense heat and touch. |
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What is non-ablative laser treatment? |
| Non-ablative lasers generally do not cause as much damage to the epidermis as ablative lasers do. They work by delivering energy to the deeper layers of the skin, without disrupting the surface. |
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What is the VBeamTM Perfecta Laser? |
| The VBeam Perfecta laser is made and manufactured by Candela Laser Corporation in Wayland, MA. According to Candela, the laser as effectively treats wrinkles, acne, acne scars, stretch marks, and age spots among other conditions. |
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What is the SmoothBeam Laser? |
| The SmoothBeamTM laser is made and manufactured by Candela Laser Corporation in Wayland, MA. It is a 1450 nm device designed to target sebaceous gland. According to Candela, the laser can be used for skin rejuvenation, acne and acne scarring. |
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What is the CoolTouch® Laser? |
| CoolTouch® is a company based in Roseville, CA which designs, markets and manufacturers laser devices for the medical community. Among these are the CTEVTM device and the CT3TM. |
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What is Fraxel®? |
| Fraxel® laser treatment is one of a number of fractional laser therapies on the market. Fraxel® is made and marketed by Reliant Technologies, Inc. of Mountain View, CA. |
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What are Keloid Scars? |
| Keloid scars are overgrowths of skin tissue over a wound site. They tend to grow beyond the site of the wound, and in severe cases can be many times larger than the original wound site. |
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What are Keratolytics? |
| Keratolytics are substances, typically acids like salicylic acid, that remove the plugs from the follicles and allow it to drain.
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