Contact Torrey Pines Dermatology, serving La Jolla and San Diego, to learn more about laser skin resurfacing using the Fraxel® and ActiveFX™ laser systems.
Torrey Pines Dermatology
(Inside the Scripps/XIMED Building)
9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 460
La Jolla, California 92037
Phone: 858-866-9969
Fax: 858-362-8803
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La Jolla and Greater San Diego – Your Laser Skin Resurfacing Resource
Torrey Pines Dermatology in La Jolla provides patients throughout San Diego with advanced laser skin resurfacing therapies. Laser skin resurfacing, also known as laser skin renewal, removes worn outer layers of skin to expose fresh new layers beneath, making the patient appear younger and more vibrant. The cosmetic dermatology professionals at Torrey Pines Dermatology in the San Diego area use the ActiveFX™ laser system because it offers excellent results with fewer complications than competing laser systems. The ActiveFX™ system employs “fractionated” resurfacing, similar to the Fraxel® system, treating only small portions of the skin at a time, leaving areas that do not need treatment unaffected. We also offer skin renewal treatments using the IPL® photofacial, Vbeam™ laser, and laser tattoo removal.
ActiveFX™ Laser Treatment
ActiveFX™ is a laser skin resurfacing treatment that offers the increased power of a carbon dioxide laser and the shortened recovery time of fractionated laser treatment. ActiveFX™ fractional laser skin resurfacing delivers more powerful, more powerful and effective laser energy than the traditional Fraxel® system, allowing for optimal results to be achieved in a single treatment.
How It Works
At our dermatology practice serving greater San Diego, we use the ActiveFX™ laser skin resurfacing system to stimulate collagen production in the inner layers of the skin, promoting smoothing and tightening throughout the affected area. The ActiveFX™ carbon dioxide laser also removes unhealthy patches of skin, causing production of fresh, new skin, and, because it is more powerful than the Fraxel® laser, the skin requires only a single treatment session of about 30 minutes to achieve optimal results.
What It Treats
Patients can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, sun spots, uneven pigmentation, loose skin, and other symptoms of aging and sun damage when utilizing the ActiveFX™ laser skin resurfacing system. Patients will be able to recapture the youthful beauty of smooth, healthy, taut skin.
What You Can Expect
ActiveFX™ patients can expect excellent, long-lasting results that begin to appear during the first week following treatment. The treatment process is brief and patients should expect three to five days of “down-time”, after which they should be able to return to normal daily activities. Most patients will endure minor side effects such as redness, swelling and peeling, typically lasting a week. Smooth, youthful skin and other benefits that result from ActiveFX™ laser skin resurfacing can last for several years after recovery.
IPL® Photofacials
An IPL®, or intense pulsed light, Photofacial is a milder alternative to other skin renewal options, such as the Fraxel® system. Utilizing intense pulses of light, the IPL® photofacial treats areas of red, blotchy skin, can help patients achieve a smoother, more attractive complexion. IPL® Photofacials can even treat wrinkles and fine lines caused by sun damage or aging.
Vbeam™ Laser Treatment
The Vbeam™ laser treatment is typically used for patients who wish to eliminate the prominence of spider veins or other types of vascular lesions. Due to its precision, the Vbeam™ Laser treatment leaves the surrounding tissue unaffected, with an outcome of optimal results and minimal downtime. As an additional benefit, the Vbeam™ Laser treatment uses a "Dynamic Cooling Device" to spray a cooling mist onto the treatment area, increasing patient safety and comfort.
Laser Tattoo Removal
Unwanted tattoos don't have to be a permanent reminder of a regrettable decision. At Torrey Pines Dermatology, we offer a safe and effective treatment for laser tattoo removal using the MedLite® C3 laser. Treatment with this state-of-the-art laser is more comfortable than most other laser tattoo removal options and can remove tattoos of certain shades with a minimal risk of scarring.
Contact Our Practice
Laser skin renewal is an excellent way to improve skin tone and texture with brief downtime and few side effects. To learn more about laser skin renewal treatments in La Jolla, available to San Diego residents, please contact Torrey Pines Dermatology today. Laser skin resurfacing is only one of many exciting non-surgical skin care treatments we offer.