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Imagine! A technology
which uses high intensity light that is able to correct
a variety of benign, but unsightly skin conditions.
There is no "down time" and only minimal discomfort to
you.
Using various filters, the IPL can treats a variety of
common and often annoying skin complaints such as
rosacea, liverspots (lentigenes), and photodamage.
Treatments may be enhanced with a topical medication
called Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA). This medication,
applied in the office, permits the light to penetrate
more deeply and have a more profound effect. The use of
ALA is determined by the nature of your skin condition.
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Your skin is protected and
your comfort assured with use of a chilled treatment
head, and cooling gel applied at each session.
Treatments are usually scheduled at 2 - 4 weeks
intervals, and take about 15-20 minutes. The type of
skin condition, its' extent, and severity determine the
number of treatments (usually 3 - 7).
Conditions commonly treated with the IPL include:
Rosacea. This condition often presents with red blotchy
skin and enlarged, unsightlyblood vessels know as
telangectasia.
Liver spots. Also known as lentigenes, present as brown,
tan, or black spots on sun exposed areas such as the
face, neck, chest, arms and hands.
Photodamage. This may present with liver spots, mottled
discoloration of the skin, fine to medium wrinkling,
dull skin color, and dryness.
How Does IPL Work?
A high intensity flash lamp provides polychromatic light
with wavelengths extending from the visible spectrum
into the infrared (560nm - 1200nm). Interchangeable
treatment heads determine the exact wavelength used. The
skin is protected with a combination of a chilled
treatment head and a cooling gel. Some patients may also
prefer to apply a topical anesthetic cream before each
treatment for enhanced comfort.
The light passes into the skin and as it reaches the
desired target, liverspots, broken and dilated blood
vessels, wrinkles, and hair follicles converts to heat
energy. The heat then eliminates them over a series of
treatment sessions.
Dr. Robert Shoss and his staff provide pre and post
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| About the Doctor |
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Robert G. Shoss received his dermatology training at
Albany Medical Center Hospital after graduating from
the University of Texas Medical School at San
Antonio. |
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| About Ari Fisher |
| Physician Assistant |
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| Ari J. Fisher,
MPAS, RPA-C has been with Albany Dermatology
since 2001, and was previously employed at the
Albany Medical Center where he practiced in the
departments of medicine and emergency medicine. |
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| About Lindsey
Swint |
| Esthetician |
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| Lindsey Swint
is one of the newest members of our office having
joined us in August 2009. Lindsey is a licensed
Aesthetician who graduated in June 2006 from the
Aesthetic Science Institute. |
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