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Broadband light (BBL) therapy is a non-surgical procedure to reduce aging signs and damage due to sun exposure. Although various types of non-surgical, anti-aging treatments are available today to improve the skin’s appearance, but BBL adopts a distinct approach from most of these treatments.

BBL treatment is designed to enhance the skin’s appearance by revitalizing the ribonucleic acid (RNA) in the tissue. RNA is a nucleic acid that is found in all living cells, and a robust RNA activity will enable the skin to appear more youthful and healthier.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides BBL therapy to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations.

Stanford University Research Supports BBL

As per a recent research study “Rejuvenation of Gene Expression Pattern of Aged Human Skin by BroadBand Light Treatment,” conducted by Dr. Anne S. Chang of Stanford University School of Medicine, aging cells can be functionally revitalized through BBL therapy. The study highlights that molecular changes resembling the features of younger skin occur after aged cells are treated with BBL Therapy.

BBL Light Therapy uses Pulsed Light Target technology that addresses:

• Acne
• Pigmented Skin (freckles, age spots)
• Lax Skin
• Uneven Skin Texture
• Vascular Lesions (small blood vessels)

BBL is Suitable for the Entire Body

Rejuvenate skin on any location of the body. Mitigate aging signs and sun damage on any part of the body for brighter, more youthful skin. BBL therapy can address hyperpigmentation and restore tighter skin in the face, chest, shoulders, back, hands, neck and any other part of the body.

Rapidly Visible Outcomes

Patients report visible enhancement in the treatment sites. BBL therapy treats pigmentation lesions (lentigines and ephelides), vascular lesions (Such as telangiectasias and cherry angiomas), acne, rosacea, and enhances the skin’s texture. It improves the appearance of fine lines through prompting the production of new collagen, providing the skin with more volume and glow.

What to Expect during the Treatment

Broadband Light Therapy is non-surgical, and the patient receives the treatment in one of our luxurious, relaxed treatment rooms as a chilled sapphire crystal is applied to the skin. This crystal delivers rapid pulses of light to the skin. The treatment takes less than one hour, and patients can immediately resume their routine activities such as working, exercise, and using makeup with no need for downtime.

Redness (akin to a flushed look) remains for 2 to 3 hours after the procedure. Certain patients with skin pigmentation issues may experience a darkening of the treated site which is followed by flaking off and fading.

How Many Treatments are required?

The number of treatment sessions will differ between patients. The treatment provider can individualize a treatment plan depending on the degree of improvement that you desire. The provider may recommend combing BBL therapy with other sought-after treatments such as dermal fillers or Botox to customize your treatment further as well as help you attain the appearance that you desire.

What to Expect after BBL Therapy?

You may experience mild redness right after the treatment. It may feel like slight sunburn at the treatment location. This should subside after some hours. It may likely last for 24 to 48 hours in some instances. Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides BBL therapy to patients in Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Laser skin resurfacing is one of the safe, prudent, and effective procedures to reduce the signs of aging for people who want to avoid cosmetic surgery.

During the initial consultation, the laser expert will explain all aspects of the treatment in order to help the patient make an informed choice.

Sometimes the provider may present laser skin resurfacing before and after photographs at the first consultation to enable the patient to understand the potential benefits of the procedure. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser skin resurfacing to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities in The Sagebrush State.

What are Laser Skin Resurfacing Before and After Images?

Before and after images in case of laser skin resurfacing refer to a set of pictures belonging to a previous patient who has received the same treatment successfully. The set includes images taken before the procedure and after the procedure at a time when the initial redness in the treated sites is resolved and complete effects of the treatment have settled in.

These pictures are taken only with the consent of the patient. The provider will take care to ensure that the patient’s privacy and confidentiality is maintained.

The goal of the treatment provider is to educate new patients about various aspects of the laser procedure through these pictures. The photographs serve as a visual tool to help a new patient understand what the procedure can or cannot for them.

Advantages

Laser skin resurfacing procedures include aggressive or ablative treatments to repair deeply sun damaged skin, and less aggressive or non-ablative treatments for moderate skin enhancement. Some treatments may also combine the benefits of both ablative and non-ablative techniques. For a new patient, it can be difficult to decide which of the treatment approaches may be more suited to meet their aesthetic or anti-aging needs.

This is where the laser treatment provider can use before and after photos very effectively to help the patient make the best possible decision.

Different types of skin problems may be addressed with different laser treatments. If the patient has access to laser skin resurfacing before and after photos (which can possibly happen during the consultation), they can comprehend the potential outcomes with different treatments in a better way.

The real key is here digital technology. It would be derelict not to mention the breakthroughs that this technology has created for humanity. Workplace after workplace has been utilizing this technology and the plastic surgery industry is certainly one of these workplaces or industries.

Now anyone can see these remarkable pictures from anywhere they want as long as they have Internet access. This will be mentioned again but currently there is only one before and after picture pertaining to laser skin resurfacing on this website. Certainly a potential patient can request to see more pictures of this kind during the consultation.

Keeping Realistic Expectations

Best satisfaction from any plastic surgery or non-surgical aesthetic procedure can usually be achieved when the patient has clear aesthetic goals, positive frame of mind, and realistic expectations. A new patient may not always understand clearly what the laser skin resurfacing treatment can or cannot do for them.

If the patient forms misplaced expectations, it could result in disappointment for them later on. Such unsavory situations can be avoided if the treatment provider makes use of laser skin resurfacing before and after photographs.

Online Digital Photos

Some practices may choose to provide the laser skin resurfacing before and after images on their official website and this is certainly one of them. There is one picture of this particular type of plastic surgery but if someone were to look at the other pictures they will be able to ascertain the skill of Dr. Richards. For this particular surgery, a patient should ask for more pictures during the consultation.

Moreover, this allows free online access to the photos to anyone who may be considering this treatment and transparency is the key here. It does not take anyone to devote any deep thought to be able to grasp that this clinic knows what they are doing in terms of plastic surgery and what this entails.

New patients can view the photos (as said before, there is only one photo for skin resurfacing right now) in the privacy of their home or office even before they decide to visit the surgeon’s practice for a consultation.

Hard working cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and other towns and neighborhoods in this area of the state for laser skin resurfacing.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Laser skin rejuvenation treatments are increasingly sought-after in recent times due to FDA clearance for cutting-edge laser technologies, and all-round positive feedback from patients and surgeons for various laser skin rejuvenation procedures.

During the initial consultation, the surgeon will inform the patient on various facets of the treatment, including the approximate costs. Patients can compare laser skin resurfacing treatment costs and benefits with those of other procedures and make a well-considered decision according to their cosmetic needs.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser skin resurfacing to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations in The Silver State.

Cost Comparison with Surgery

Skin rejuvenation cosmetic surgery for the face and body can be much more costly than laser skin resurfacing procedure.

A surgical procedure will possibly be more cost-effective in the long-term, but every patient may not be amenable to spending a significant amount of money on elective surgery, or may want to avoid surgery due to the risks, discomfort or downtime involved.

Laser treatments do not require IV sedation or general anesthesia, which is a typical requirement for a plastic surgery procedure. Laser procedures can be conveniently performed in-office, unlike surgery. As a result, surgery may be more expensive due to the surgeon’s fee, anesthesiologist’s fee, operating room charges or overnight hospital stay.

A surgery may also involve other costs such as medical tests, prescription meds, and surgical garments. In a non-invasive treatment such as laser skin rejuvenation procedure, most of these costs are avoided.

Practice Location

Laser skin resurfacing monetary amounts can differ between two practices as well as between two patients at the same practice. The living cost index will vary from one place to another, which can impact the average dollar figure of most types of goods and services, including cosmetic treatments.

Nature and Extent of Treatment

The approach to laser skin resurfacing procedures may be ablative or non-ablative. Each approach involves a distinct laser technique which differs in intensity, treatment area to be addressed, and the number of sessions required. Ablative laser techniques are more aggressive for deeper results, while non-ablative lasers are less vigorous and are more suited to treat mild to moderately damaged skin.

There is a cost difference between various laser skin resurfacing techniques. The number of treatments needed typically vary between 3 to 6 sessions. The procedure cost may be computed on a per treatment basis or as a lump sum package rate, depending on the situation. The treatment area may include a part of the face or the entire face, neck, and other regions. These factors will be assessed to determine the total cost of the treatment.

The patient may require 3 to 6 treatment sessions on average to attain optimal outcomes. Vigorous treatments involving ablative lasers may be slightly more expensive. However, the financial stipulations may be reduced when the treatment is a part of combined aesthetic procedure. Patients should also explore various financing options to pay for the treatment in convenient monthly installments.

Dedicated cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas in the southeast part of Nevada for laser skin resurfacing.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Halo, which is the world’s first hybrid fractional laser, applies tunable non-ablative (1470nm) and ablative (2940nm) wavelengths to the same microscopic treatment zone to optimize outcomes and decrease downtime.

This innovative technology generates precise, reproducible, efficient outcomes that enhance the appearance of multiple skin conditions. Dynamic Thermal Optimization in combination with intelligent energy provides safe, even, and targeted treatments.

Halo is convenient to use and essentially pain-free. It sets a benchmark for laser resurfacing procedures in the future through offering a safe and robust long-term hybrid solution for laser skin rejuvenation. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides Halo Hybrid fractional skin resurfacing treatment to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities in The Silver State.

Unique Features

Noticeable signs of aging such as wrinkles, scars, sagginess, and discoloration can result from long-term exposure to the sun, an active lifestyle and regular wear and tear of the skin.

An ablative or coagulative fractional treatment enables the epidermis to heal rapidly so long as the dermis is not damaged. Ablative fractional resurfacing is a proven procedure that removes aged tissue with minimal thermal injury involving mild to moderate downtime and morbidity.

On the other hand, non-ablative fractional resurfacing leads to thermal injury and tissue coagulation with lower morbidity levels. The Halo hybrid fractional laser is a combination of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths which are delivered to the same microscopic treatment site to optimize clinical outcomes and reduce downtimes. Halo is a safe and efficient procedure that enhances the patient experience.

Advantages

Halo offers unique advantages including:

• Capability to treat pores through ablative and non-ablative wavelengths
• Outcomes in just 1 to 2 treatments sessions vs. 3 to 5 traditional resurfacing treatment sessions
• Lower consumable cost vs. leading competitor
• More comfortable and painless in comparison to traditional fractional resurfacing (it does not require nerve blocks)
• Quicker healing time

Patients who receive Halo notice a significant enhancement in the appearance of pigment and texture. They would receive such excellent outcomes in 1 to 2 Halo sessions while non-hybrid technology frequently require 5 to 6 treatment sittings to provide similar textural changes, without focusing on Halo’s pigment correction abilities.

The Halo experience is unique to patients. The treatment itself is quite comfortable with only the need for topical anesthetic (no requirement for nerve blocks). Patients may use makeup within 24 hours of the treatment.

Key Treatment Aspects

Main treatments are as follows:

• Sun Damage or dyschromia
• Aging Signs
• Improve the look of large pores
• Discoloration
• Enhance the appearance of fines lines
• Poor texture
• Enhance the appearance of mild scars
• Correct uneven tone

Halo is effective on a majority of skin types on the face and body. Sought-after off-face treatments sites include areas such as the chest, arms, neck, hands, chest, legs, and scarring.

Halo sets the benchmark for laser resurfacing treatments of the future by offering a safe, effective, and tunable long-term hybrid solution for skin resurfacing. Judicious cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and other towns and suburbs in this part of the southwest for laser skin rejuvenation.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.