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CUTERA LASER GENESIS THERAPY

Treatment of wrinkles, large pores, skin texture and redness

The Laser Genesis difference

The Laser Genesis procedure utilizes non-invasive laser technology to safely, discretely and effectively treat fine line wrinkles, large pores, uneven skin texture, diffuse redness and scars. 

What areas can be treated?

Laser Genesis patients report excellent results over their entire faces and necks.  Additionally, practitioners may suggest this therapy to diminish recent scars on other parts of the body.

What is diffuse redness?

Diffuse redness is general appearance of facial redness, such as rosy cheeks.  This condition is caused by dilated capillaries, resulting in an appearance of general redness, not discrete, well-defined vessels.  The most commonly affected areas are the nose, forehead and cheeks.  Diffuse redness is often associated with a condition call rosacea and it can be heredity.  Laser Genesis will help the appearance by gently treating and reducing this condition. 

What does the procedure feel like?

Patients often describe the treatment as relaxing and therapeutic.  There is a gentle warming of the skin’s surface during the procedure as the laser handpiece is move back and forth about ½ inch above the skin.  The patient may return to normal activities, utilizing sunscreen if participating in outdoor activities.

How does Laser Genesis work?

By gently heating the upper dermis will below the skin’s surface.  Laser Genesis stimulates collagen regrowth.  Additional heat is generated in dilated capillaries to reduce redness.

How many treatments will be needed? 

The treatment results are subtle.  On average, four to six treatments are required in order to achieve optimal results.

What are the possible side effects?

The most common side effect is slight redness that disappears within a few hours of treatment.

What kind of textural improvements can be expected?

A more creamy, healthy complexion with a reduction in pore size as minor imperfections are diminished.