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Skin Resurfacing 

You can rejuvenate your skin from the inside out with skin resurfacing treatments. The treatment can be used for addressing acne, textural problems, pigmentation, liver spots, wrinkles, and fine lines. Most skin resurfacing treatments trigger collagen production for increasing cellular turnover.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides safe and proven skin resurfacing treatments to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser treatments deliver highly customizable and predictable results. This makes them the gold standard for skin rejuvenation. These are a few major laser technologies for skin resurfacing:

Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser

Features include:

  • Ideal for treating scars, sun damage, large pores, and wrinkles
  • Helpful in replenishing collagen
  • Restores youthful glow
  • Combines ablative and non-ablative energy
  • Minimal downtime

You should consider using the Halo Hybrid Fractional laser procedure if sun spots, dull complexion and fine lines are taking a toll on your appearance. The procedure can restore your skin to a healthy complexion. It can also improve the skin by promoting collagen growth.

Impressive results are delivered by the Halo fractional laser since it combines both ablative and non-ablative laser technologies. This means you get impressive results from ablative skin rejuvenation with the quick recovery time of non-ablative procedures. Patients who never wanted to get Fraxel because of its aggressive nature should consider this hybrid fractional laser treatment.

Phototherapy BBL

Features include:

  • Noninvasive pulsed light therapy
  • Suitable for treating acne scars, pigmentation, and sun damage
  • Can be used on any part of the body and face
  • Helps make the skin look healthier and younger

Your skin may get affected at a deeper level with the natural aging process. You can minimize the effects of aging and restore the skin to its natural youthful appearance with BBL treatments. This is a customizable treatment which can reverse common aging signs. It can help you maintain a youthful appearance.

BBL technology phototherapy is a powerful treatment for skin rejuvenation. It can target hard to treat conditions, like freckles, acne and lesions. It is effective and fast. It can help make your skin look more radiant, vibrant, and youthful.

Laser Genesis

Laser Genesis device is designed to improve the target areas through controlled heat-based laser energy. Your body’s natural healing process will be triggered as the heat penetrates deeper tissue layers. It is useful for replenishing healthy skin tones and texture and also for promoting growth of new collagen fibrils.

Laser Genesis is a nonablative laser treatment. It doesn’t result in any aggressive skin wounds, but can deliver results. Harmful bacteria are eliminated by heat energy targeted beneath the skin. It prevents outbreaks of acne.

Gradual and gentle laser heating process works to increase the growth of new cells. It shrinks enlarged pores and treats acne scars. It also improves rosacea and other severe skin conditions. You should be able to achieve your desired skin goals in 3 – 5 treatment sessions.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for innovative and advanced skin resurfacing treatments.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a Consultation

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 Hair Removal 

Laser hair removal is popular among patients looking for a permanent solution to hair removal. The treatment offers more permanent results as compared to other methods. Laser treatment works by stopping the growth of new hair from existing follicles.

It is vital for patients to understand the side effects of laser hair removal before they decide to get the procedure performed. Most side effects are temporary and minor in nature. Patients with lasting side effects should get in touch with a doctor for timely corrective treatment.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser hair removal treatments to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

Irritation and Redness

Follicles of targeted area get damaged with laser hair removal. The body may react to this in the way of irritation and redness in the affected area. Your skin may feel tender or begin tingling. It may appear to slightly swell as well.

These symptoms are generally short lived. In fact, the affected area usually looks like the skin was recently plucked or waxed. Topical anesthetic is used by most laser experts to reduce the way a patient’s skin reacts to the procedure.

After the initial reaction, irritation should ease on its own. This may take a few hours following the treatment. Redness and swelling respond well to cool bath and ice packs.

Crusting

Skin crusting may occur in the affected area after laser therapy. This is a minor issue but can be inconvenient to a few patients. Crusting can result in scarring and scabbing as well. Patients can prevent lasting issues from the procedure by taking care of the targeted area. You can apply a moisturizer to curb crusting.

Skin Color Changes

You may experience minor color changes in the treated skin area following laser hair removal. The skin may become slightly lighter or darker. Darker pigmentation changes occur in people with lighter skin and vice versa. Your skin will return to normal and the changes will fade away over time.

Skin Infection Risk

There is an infection risk when hair follicles are damaged with laser as with every other aesthetic hair removal method. You should treat the affected area as a wound until it heals completely. Signs of infection should be brought to the laser treatment provider’s notice immediately.

Other Rare Side Effects

These are a few rare side effects:

Burns and blisters

Laser hair removal when not performed correctly results in burns and blisters. You can reduce the risk of this side effect by having the procedure performed by a qualified practitioner. Laser removal involves high-heat laser devices. He treatment provider may apply a cooling device to sensitive skin before the treatment.

Scars

These are not common side effects to laser hair removal. However, scarring can occur when the practitioner makes an error. You should not face this concern with qualified practitioners. Scars can form when patients don’t take care of the affected area in a proper manner. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for laser hair removal treatment.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a Consultation

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 Hair Removal 

Most people are embroiled in an endless battle of plucking, waxing, and shaving to remove unwanted hair. Have you ever wished you could get rid of unwanted hair on your body and face in a quick, permanent, and easy way? Fortunately, there are safe and advanced hair removal treatments for achieving flawless, smooth and long-lasting results.

At your initial consultation with a laser specialist, you should discuss your best laser treatment options for unwanted hair removal. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser hair removal treatments to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities.

Laser Hair Removal Target Areas

Most people wonder about the areas where laser hair removal can provide successful results. Laser hair removal is highly effective. It is also gentle enough to be used in sensitive body areas. Traditionally, the following body areas are ideal for laser hair removal:

  • Face (sideburns, chin, and upper lip)
  • Back
  • Underarms
  • Legs
  • Intimate areas (may be performed on labia)
  • Bikini area

Laser hair removal is an excellent option for patients with stubborn hair growth in stomach, toes, and buttocks as well. An experienced laser hair removal treatment provider should be able to tell you the body parts that can be effectively and safely treated with this procedure.

Suitable Candidacy for Laser Hair Removal

Most men and women make for ideal candidates for laser hair removal because of revolutionary advances made across cosmetic laser technology. Patients with lighter skin and darker hair usually achieve successful results with lesser number of treatments.

But this doesn’t mean that patients with other hair colors and skin types won’t notice a dramatic reduction in hair growth. Your provider during the initial consultation will evaluate your skin to select the most appropriate laser setting.

Does it Hurt?

Everybody has a different tolerance for pain. Laser hair removal is usually well-tolerated by the majority of patients. There are certain areas, such as the ankles and underarms that are more sensitive than the rest. In these areas, patients have described the pain as having a rubber band snapping against their skin. The discomfort, fortunately, is short-lived and mild.

Does Laser Hair Removal Offer Permanent Results?

It is vital to remember that laser hair removal may not offer 100% permanent removal of hair. The treatment is designed to reduce hair growth. The procedure works by destroying and targeting hair follicles making it impossible for hair to regenerate. Destroyed hair follicles cannot grow hair again. However, in the future new hair follicles may develop.

Patients can always come back for a convenient touch-up procedure when this happens. You may need consistent and multiple treatment sessions to achieve long-lasting and best results from the laser hair removal procedure. Generally, an average of 3 – 5 treatment sessions is required by patients.

The sessions are usually spaced 4 – 6 weeks apart. This depends on the treatment areas being targeted. The treatment intervals are necessary for targeting hair when they are in their active phase rather than the dormant stage. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for laser hair removal treatment.

Contact Las Vegas Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richards to Schedule a Consultation

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.