Laser Genesis!!

Laser Genesis is a very popular treatment at our spa because it treats common skin problems without any post-treatment down time. It’s designed to address pore size and texture, overall redness, rosacea, scars (especially acne scarring), and a condition called poikiloderma. Poikiloderma is patchy skin pigmentation with both light and dark areas and small broken capillaries. Laser Genesis is safe to use with any skin type, including dark and tanned skin, and it has very few possible complications.

The overall goal of Laser Genesis is to stimulate new collagen production. Collagen is that great tissue protein that we have so much of when we are young, but we lose as we get older. It keeps our skin soft, supple, plump, and young looking. You’ve probably already heard about collagen injections to fill wrinkles. More than one treatment is necessary to get the full effect of Laser Genesis, with the average being six treatments typically spaced 2 weeks apart. The full treatment effect is not immediate, either. Your skin continues to improve for months afterward. If you like, you can also do maintenance treatments every month or so afterwards. Our Medical Aesthetician, Marcy, often pairs a Laser Genesis treatment with a chemical peel. Her reasoning is that they both work together for a better overall effect. Laser Genesis stimulates new collagen formation and helps the tissue below the skin’s surface appear younger and healthier, while the chemical peel helps lift away the dull surface tissue and stimulate overall cell turnover.

My Experience

Okay, so here it goes. The first time I did this I was a little nervous. This was my first time at the spa, and I’d never done anything like this at all. The only thing that comes close is a couple of facials I had years ago which just caused my skin to break out. First, Marcy cleansed my face. Then she put on eye protecting shields and started the treatment, which lasted about 30 minutes from start to finish. While the laser was on it felt like a gentle sensation of warmth, sort of like getting a little sun on my face. It didn’t hurt at all. In fact, I thought it was pretty relaxing. Here's a photo of me having it done...

If you can imagine…I’m lying on Marcy’s comfy warm table with my eyes closed listening to groovy music and the hum of the machine, with my skin feeling warm and a bit energized, all the while knowing that I’m taking a step toward undoing some of the damage I’ve done to my skin over the years. The combination created an overall great experience. Afterward my cheeks were a little flushed. I could have reapplied my makeup at that point and returned to work and no one would have known. I was surprised at how quick and easy it was, with NO down time afterward. We finished with a chemical peel, which I’ll discuss in detail in my next blog posting.

I’ve now had three treatments and I'm starting to see a difference. My pores definitely appear smaller, but the main effect I’m noticing is an improvement in the redness and blotchiness. I don’t need to wear as much foundation to even out my skin tone. Overall, my skin is looking healthier and younger. My husband has noticed as well, which is nice. Of course, this is just the start, so stay tuned for more adventures at the Contemporary Skin Spa. Any questions or comments are welcome, and thanks for visiting!

COMING SOON…Chemical Peels!