Considering a Skin Tightening Procedure

The IPL M22 is a cutting-edge, multi-application device designed to address a variety of skin concerns, including skin laxity, uneven skin tone, and signs of aging. This innovative treatment uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to target areas of loose or sagging skin, promoting natural collagen production and resulting in a tighter, more rejuvenated complexion. With minimal downtime and customizable options, the IPL M22 is an excellent choice for anyone seeking to restore firmness and radiance.

How IPL M22 Works for Skin Tightening

The IPL M22 uses controlled light pulses to penetrate the skin’s layers, stimulating collagen production and encouraging skin cells to renew and regenerate. This process helps to firm up loose skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin texture. By targeting areas such as the face, neck, and décolletage, IPL M22 provides a non-invasive solution to enhance elasticity and achieve a more youthful appearance.

Benefits of IPL M22 for Skin Tightening

Choosing IPL M22 for skin tightening offers a range of benefits, including:

• Improved skin elasticity: Increased collagen production helps to restore natural firmness, reducing sagging and providing a lifted appearance.
• Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles: The light energy encourages smoother, tighter skin, which softens the look of lines around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
• Enhanced skin tone and texture: IPL M22 can also address pigmentation and sun damage, giving you an even, vibrant complexion alongside tightened skin.
• Minimal downtime: As a non-invasive treatment, IPL M22 allows for quick recovery, with most patients returning to daily activities immediately after their session.
• Customizable and versatile: With various settings to accommodate different skin types and needs, IPL M22 can be tailored for optimal results.

Who Is a Good Candidate for IPL M22?

The IPL M22 is suitable for adults looking to improve skin laxity and achieve firmer, smoother skin without the need for surgery. It is ideal for patients experiencing mild to moderate skin sagging, early signs of aging, or uneven texture. Our team will assess your skin type and aesthetic goals to determine if IPL M22 is the right option for you and create a customized plan to achieve your desired results.

Why Choose Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center for IPL M22 Skin Tightening?

At our practice, we are committed to providing safe, effective skin treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Our experienced providers use advanced technology and customized protocols to ensure you achieve noticeable, natural-looking results. With IPL M22, we help you achieve the firm, radiant skin you desire in a comfortable, supportive setting.

Skin Tightening in Laguna Beach, CA

If you are interested in learning more about our skin tightening procedures at Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, please contact our team of experts located in Laguna Beach. We will answer all of your questions about skin tightening and provide you with more information about our other cosmetic dermatology services.

At Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, we are committed to offering our patients unparalleled care and procedures. To find out more information about what Dr. Glenn Goldberg and his team can do for you, please contact our office today.

What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that carefully removes skin layer by layer with precise beams of light. The goal of the treatment is to clear away damaged skin to reveal the fresh, untouched layers underneath.

The UltraPulse Fractional CO2 laser uses advanced fractional resurfacing technology to strategically remove the outermost layer of your skin without damaging the surrounding tissue.  In addition to eliminating the damage that accumulates in the skin’s surface layers, laser skin resurfacing stimulates collagen production. 

Collagen is a protein that helps build and strengthen the body’s connective tissues. This essential protein keeps youthful skin buoyant, firm, and supple. Collagen gradually starts depleting in your late 20s and early 30s, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and skin laxity.

By promoting the production of new collagen, laser skin resurfacing encourages anti-aging benefits for months, even years, after your initial treatment.

What Does Laser Skin Resurfacing Treat?

Laser skin resurfacing treats a wide range of skin concerns that are often exacerbated by the aging process, such as:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne scars
• Uneven skin tone and texture
• Hyperpigmentation
• Hypopigmentation
• Actinic keratosis
• Sun damage
• Dull skin
• Enlarged pores

When performed by a board-certified dermatologist, laser skin resurfacing can generate safe, effective results that last.

Who is a Candidate for Laser Skin Resurfacing?

The best candidates for laser skin resurfacing are healthy individuals who want younger-looking skin without the downtime that often accompanies more invasive procedures. During your initial consultation at Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center in Laguna Beach, Dr. Glenn Goldberg will perform a full evaluation of your skin to determine whether laser skin resurfacing is the appropriate treatment for you.

You may not be a candidate for laser skin resurfacing if you have active acne, as heating the tissue can aggravate existing lesions. Individuals with very dark skin tones are also more vulnerable to hyperpigmentation from resurfacing treatments, but the UltraPulse-Fractional CO2 laser can still produce satisfying results.

Laser resurfacing is also not meant to treat deep wrinkles or excessive skin laxity, so it’s important to have realistic expectations before pursuing treatment.

How Much Does Laser Skin Resurfacing Cost?

Pricing for skin resurfacing varies and will depend on your skin condition and desired results. Contact Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center in Laguna Beach, CA to find out more about the procedure’s cost according to your individual circumstance. 

What Devices Are Used in a Laser Resurfacing Treatment?

Laser resurfacing for facial rejuvenation can be done with either ablative or non-ablative lasers. Ablative lasers (e.g., CO2 lasers) remove a very precise outer layer of skin and heat the underlying skin for total skin renewal. Non-ablative lasers work by heating the skin to stimulate collagen and improve the skin’s tone and texture over time.

At Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center, we use the UltraPulse fractional CO2 for laser resurfacing. It offers various levels of treatment through different modalities to create a highly customizable treatment that can address a wide range of skin concerns.

To learn more about the different technologies used for laser resurfacing, please visit ncbi.gov.

UltraPulse Fractional CO2 Laser

The UltraPulse-Fractional CO2 is a versatile laser that uses short, quick pulses to precisely target damage without affecting the skin surrounding the treatment area. Since most of the skin remains untouched, it has more time to heal than with many other fractional lasers.

At Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center in Laguna Beach, CA, we are dedicated to researching the latest technology and advancements to bring the most state-of-the-art procedures to you. UltraPulse Fraction CO2 Lasers uses the most revolutionary fractional resurfacing technology to transform the look of scars, wrinkles, and other skin impurities. This state-of-the-art technology is highly customizable to your individual needs and allows for ultimate precision and control with the treatment.

With UltraPulse, multiple skin issues can be addressed to best suit the needs of our patients in Laguna Beach. With four modes, the UltraPulse-Fractional CO2 laser offers customizable treatment. This range of skin treatments for cosmetic dermatology includes:

• Deep fractional ablation (DeepFX) for deep wrinkles and acne scars
• Superficial fractional ablation (ActiveFX) for fine lines, uneven skin texture, dyschromia, and actinic keratosis
• Combined superficial and deep fractional ablation (TotalFX) for scar treatments, improved texture of the skin, and restoration of fine lines and wrinkles
• Synergistic coagulation and ablation for more advanced skin resurfacing and tightening
• Achieve dramatic results in only one treatment

After evaluating the tone and texture of your skin, Dr. Glenn Goldberg can recommend the appropriate settings to help you achieve lasting results with minimal downtime.

Through the UltraPulse –Fractional CO2 Laser, the laser is used to eradicate tissue that is damaged and discolored. This allows for more collagen to form and subsequent, long-term remodeling of the tissue. This procedure is considered the “gold standard” of skin resurfacing and allows for the treatment of pigmentation-specific issues.   In addition, the Ultrapulse Fractional CO2 Laser can be used with darker skin tones and yields noticeable results post-treatment.

The procedure is safe and performed only by Dr. Glenn Goldberg at our Laguna Beach office. During a consultation with Dr. Glenn Goldberg, you will learn more about what UltraPulse Fractional CO2 Lasers can do to improve your skin. With so many treatment options available at our Laguna Beach office, you be confident that Dr. Goldberg will recommend the right procedures for your needs and desires.

Recovery After a Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedure

This fractional ablative laser removes layers of skin, so some downtime is expected. Full recovery from your laser treatment typically takes 10-14 days, during which time your skin may appear red, swollen, or irritated. Most patients return to work within the first week of treatment, as their skin starts to heal.

Laser Skin Resurfacing Before and After

Since the UltraPulse-Fractional CO2 laser tightens skin and repairs damage through collagen production, it can take a few months to see your full results. You may start to see improvements in your skin about 3 weeks after treatment when the redness subsides, but optimal results typically appear around 3-6 months. With just one short procedure, you can effectively reverse the signs of aging.

How Long Does Skin Resurfacing Last?

Just one 20-60-minute procedure can give you long-lasting results.Because skin resurfacing stimulates collagen production, you will continue to enjoy visible improvement up to 6 months, which may last years, after your treatment. While the effects of laser resurfacing can last, the skin will still continue to age, and wrinkles and lines will reoccur. You may repeat laser resurfacing as necessary to maintain your healthy, youthful appearance.

How Many Laser Resurfacing Treatments Are Needed?

The number of treatments needed to achieve optimum results will vary depending on your skin condition and goals. In general, fractional resurfacing can provide dramatic results in a single session, and most patients will only need one treatment to achieve their desired outcome.

Speak With Our Expert Laguna Beach Cosmetic Dermatologists

If you would like to learn more information about our UltraPulse-Fractional CO2 Laser, other cosmetic dermatology procedures, and services we offer at Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, please do not hesitate to contact us. Dr. Glenn Goldberg, a board-certified dermatologist will answer all of your questions about UltraPulse and evaluate if this specific cosmetic dermatology procedure is a good option for you.

For more information about this revolutionary technology, please contact our Laguna Beach office today. You deserve to look and feel your best—let our team of cosmetic dermatologists help you to improve the look of your skin.

RF Microneedling

What is RF Microneedling?

Potenza uses your own body’s reaction to firm the skin by delivering radiofrequency energy directly to the dermis through microneedles.

This technology protects the top layer of the skin, therefore allowing treatments on all skin types, even tanned skin.

RF Microneedling can treat:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Scar and Acne scarring
• Tone and textural changes
• Sagging Skin

Potenza applies radiofrequency energy through customizable microneedle settings to maximize patient comfort. Potenza works below the skin, where wrinkles originate, to rebuild collagen without causing unwanted damage to the top layer of skin.

Stimulated by the radiofrequency energy your collagen continues to build over several weeks after each treatment; the skin becomes more youthful and tighter as wrinkles become less and less visible.

Because Potenza applies energy below the surface of the skin, it can treat dark and tanned skin patients, providing wrinkle solutions for patients who had little choice. Potenza allows for treatment at varying depths and energy levels to reduce the signs of aging.

If you’re self conscious about wrinkles, fine lines and crows feet, and/or acne scarring, Potenza provides Dr. Glenn I. Goldberg another tool to rejuvenate your skin.

Patients looking to rejuvenate their skin and youthful appearance in Laguna Beach, CA now have a new alternative treatment that is comfortable and won’t keep them hidden at home during recovery while still providing outstanding results.

IPL PhotoDynamic Therapy

What is AFT Pulsed Light Therapy?

AFT Pulsed light is a non-invasive treatment utilizing light and heat to improve the overall appearance, quality and health of the sun-exposed skin.

The target areas absorb the selective pulsed light energy without damaging health skin. The light energy improves brown discoloration, broken capillaries and photodamaged skin.

The heat energy remodels aging collagen in the dermis, which improves texture, and brightens the skin.

What is Photodynamic Therapy?

A topical agent called Levulan is applied to the skin prior to the pulsed light treatment. The Levulan absorbs into the skin and sensitizes the photodamaged and pre-cancerous skin areas.

After exposure to the light photodamaged and pre-cancerous skin areas are effectively destroyed and heal with a fresh and healthier appearance. The addition of Levulan creates an enhanced or “super” pulsed light treatment.

The Rewards of Skin Rejuvenation and Photodynamic Therapy:

• Removes most brown and red pigmentation
• Gives skin a smoother, bright , more even-toned look
• Reduces photodamaged and pre-cancerous lesions
• Improves dull complexions, red flushing skin and rosacea
• Little or no discomfort
• Minimal to no downtime
• Non-invasive

Following a treatment of Intense Pulsed Light and PhotoDynamic Therapy, the skin may appear red and feel sunburned for up to 2 days. The skin then becomes tight and brown spots may appear darker through day 5, post-treatment.

At Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center in Laguna Beach, CA, we recommend that you avoid sun exposure during the first 48 hours after treatment, as the skin is more sensitive to light at this time.

Multiple treatments may be recommended by Dr. Glenn Goldberg to achieve the best results, and this information will be discussed during a consultation at our Laguna Beach, CA office.

Learn about Intense Pulsed Light Therapy in Laguna Beach

If you would like to find out more information about IPL Photodynamic Therapy, please contact our Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center team of experts. We will consult with you about your skin needs, and evaluate whether Intense Pulsed Light Photodynamic Therapy is an effective solution for your skin.

You can combat stubborn issues with your skin in a safe and effective way with IPL Photodynamic Therapy. Contact Dr. Glenn Goldberg at Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center today to learn more about this revolutionary procedure to enhance the appearance of your skin.

Lumenis IPL, also known as a photofacial, is an intense pulsed light therapy that treats a variety of skin concerns.

Whether you are looking to turn back the clock, reverse sun damage, or simply look more refreshed and vibrant, Lumenis IPL might be the right treatment for you.

Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center is a full-service skin care clinic overseen by board-certified cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatologist Glenn Goldberg, DO.

Our expert team offers a wide range of medical and cosmetic services, including laser and light treatments for skin rejuvenation. We will customize your treatment plan to ensure you enjoy the most beautiful, natural results possible. 

What is intense pulsed light? 

Intense pulsed light delivers multiple wavelengths of light in short, intense pulses to work beneath the outer dermal layer to rejuvenate the skin and treat specific issues.

While a laser uses a single wavelength, the multiple wavelengths from the IPL device allow us to address multiple concerns in a single treatment.

Light targets the lower dermal tissue without disrupting the outer layer of skin to produce noticeable results with minimal discomfort and downtime involved.

What does IPL treat?  

At Coast Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center, we use the Lumenis IPL to treat a wide range of skin concerns and conditions, including: 

• Brown spots 
• Sun damage
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Other skin discoloration
• Visible vessels 
• Acne scarring 
• Rosacea
• Unwanted hair 

A 2013 Stanford study found that light treatments like IPL can even turn back the clock on the skin at a cellular level. Researchers discovered that regular light treatments can change the gene expression linked to the aging process to result in younger skin over time. 

Who is a candidate for IPL treatments? 

While IPL treatments are good for most skin types, our skin care clinic might offer an alternative treatment to patients with darker skin tones. RF microneedling is often a better option for these patients. If you are undergoing your procedure for hair removal, this treatment tends to work best on patients with lighter skin and darker hair colors. 

IPL treatments are not recommended for patients who: 

• Have a recent tan
• Are pregnant
• Have severe acne or other skin conditions 
• Are taking Accutane

Our board-certified dermatologists will assess you individually and discuss your concerns and goals in detail to determine whether Lumenis IPL is the best treatment choice for you. 

What to expect from your Lumenis IPL treatment

When you come in for your Lumenis IPL treatment, we will cleanse the skin and apply topical numbing to ensure you are comfortable during your procedure.

Once the treatment area is numb, we apply a cooling gel to the treatment area and adjust the Lumenis IPL settings to produce the best results for you.

You will wear protective goggles throughout the procedure to keep your eyes safe from the light.

We move the handpiece over the area, which delivers the wavelengths of light into the lower dermal tissue. Some patients describe the sensation of the light as a rubber band snapping against the skin, but find it very tolerable.

Most IPL treatments take about 30 minutes to complete. 

Recovery after your IPL treatment

Most patients return to regular activities immediately following their IPL treatment, since the device doesn’t damage the outer skin layer. You may experience some mild redness or swelling in the treatment area but these side effects don’t typically last very long.

Many patients look like they have a mild sunburn. We recommend OTC pain medications or cool packs to relieve any discomfort. 

It is critical that you protect your skin from the sun after your treatment to prevent potential complications like scarring or hyperpigmentation. We will give you full aftercare instructions before you leave our office. 

IPL results 

You might not see positive results immediately following your IPL treatment. If the procedure was to remove brown spots, you may see those spots darken before they flake off within about 1-2 weeks.

Other improvements will also become evident in the weeks after your appointment. While you may see positive results after a single treatment, many patients need a series of treatment sessions to achieve an optimal outcome.

We typically schedule procedures about 4-6 weeks apart and will be able to discuss your full treatment plan at your initial consultation so you know what to expect.

Contact our skin care clinic to see if IPL is right for you

If you would like to learn more information about our Lumenis IPL treatment or other cosmetic dermatology procedures at Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, contact us today.

Under the guidance of Glenn Goldberg, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, we can answer your questions about Lumenis IPL and evaluate if you are a candidate for Lumenis IPL treatment.

At Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center in Laguna Beach, we offer comprehensive medical and cosmetic services to help our patients achieve the look they desire.

Our team of board-certified dermatologists use the best dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxers and can customize and combine treatments for optimal outcomes.

Dermal Fillers Available in Laguna Beach

At Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, we have a wide range of dermal fillers available to address our clients’ needs. Voluma, Juvederm, Restylane, and Sculptra are injectables that produce outstanding results for many of our patients in Laguna Beach, CA.

Why You Should Choose Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers work to define natural facial contours, restore volume to your lips and cheeks and smooth away fine lines and facial creases, all without having to go under the knife. They offer natural results that can last for as long as a year.

Most dermal fillers are composed of hyaluronic acid (HA), which is a natural substance found in your skin. HA helps hydrate, add volume, and stabilize the skin. 

Our Laguna Beach office offers the following dermal fillers:

• Juvéderm
• Restylane
• RHA
• Sculptra

What Dermal Fillers Can Treat

Dermal filler injections are the non-surgical, minimally-invasive technique that can address common signs of aging in the face and neck, such as:

• Lines
• Wrinkles
• Undefined jawline
• Loss of volume and definition in the midface
• Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
• Marionette folds (found at the corners of the mouth)
• Lip lines/smoker lines
• Flat, thin lips
• Chin creases and wrinkles

The Results You Can Expect

You may be able to see your results immediately following your treatment, but these results may continue to develop for one to two weeks after your treatment session.

Results may last between 6 months and one year, depending on the filler used and the area treated. Your body will then slowly absorb the filler.

Our doctors can help create a customized treatment schedule so you can maintain your desired results. To learn more about dermal fillers, visit fda.gov.

Minimal Pain With Dermal Fillers

Most patients find dermal filler treatments to be very tolerable. Our expert dermatologists use very fine needles or blunt-tipped cannulas, and most fillers contain the anesthetic lidocaine to minimize pain during treatment.

You may also request a topical numbing cream or an ice pack if you are concerned about discomfort during your procedure.

Wrinkle Relaxers

At Coast Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, neuromodulators are an excellent treatment option to create a smooth, youthful face by reducing unwanted facial wrinkles caused by expression.

Most commonly referred to by the product names, Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport®, and Jeuveau, are known as wrinkle relaxers and may be used on the face to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Wrinkle relaxers are most often used to treat the brow (glabella), forehead, around the eyes (crow’s feet), on the ridge of the nose (bunny lines), on the border of the lips (perioral wrinkles along the vermillion border), and neck (horizontal banding).

There is no downtime after the treatment and minimal discomfort and risk involved. It is the perfect treatment for those wanting a more youthful complexion without a significant disruption in their regular daily activities.

How to Choose A Wrinkle Relaxer

Wrinkle relaxers treat dynamic facial wrinkles and folds. During your consultation at Coast Dermatology, one of our doctors will assess your facial features, origins of your lines, and your aesthetic goals to recommend the best possible treatment plan for you. We offer:

• Botox®
• Dysport
• Daxxify™

The Kinds of Wrinkles You Can Treat

Neuromodulators can treat the following:

• Frown lines
• Crow’s feet
• Brow lines
• Worry lines
• Wrinkles around or under the eyes
• Vertical lip lines
• Forehead lines
• Saggy brows
• Bunny lines of the nose
• Droopy lip corners
• Gummy smile
• Bulky Jaw
• Chin wrinkles or dimples
• Platysmal bands (neck bands)

How Neuromodulators Work

All of these aging symptoms are caused by repetitive contractions of specific muscles in the face and neck. Botox, Dysport, and Jeuveau are each used to temporarily relax those muscles in the face.

This stops the muscle from being able to contract, which automatically smooths away the resulting wrinkles and folds.

Starting neuromodulator treatments early has been shown to minimize future wrinkles because your muscles become trained to relax and the wrinkles do not form as early.

How We Keep You Comfortable During Injections

Similar to dermal filler injections, we use very fine needles for neuromodulator injections, which helps to minimize pain. Most patients find that these injections are very tolerable.

If you are concerned about pain, please let us know, and we can provide an ice pack or topical numbing cream before administering the injections. 

Learn More About the Fillers and Wrinkle Relaxers Coast Dermatology Offers

You do not have to live with fine lines, wrinkles, folds, or volume loss in your face. Contact our Laguna Beach, CA office to schedule a consultation today.