Candela Corporation

We offer a full line of cosmetic lasers. Our medical directors are Richard Mattison, M.D., F.A.C.S, plastic surgeon and L. Jack Cheng, M.D., Ph.D, specializing in anti-aging and aesthetic medicine. We offer a variety of laser service treatment options at affordable prices. All lasers are FDA approved and all treatments are under the supervision of a physician and performed by only certified technicians. Each patient will receive their own personalized evaluation and treatments will be tailored to them. Skin tone, hair type and other factors are taken into consideration during this consultation and treatment plan.

For more information on Laser Services offered contact us. We offer half day and full day laser rentals to physicians. Be sure to ask us how we can help you to expand your business. If you are interested in Laser Services for yourself be sure to include your city when contacting us.

Candela Corporation is the market leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of medical and aesthetic lasers and light-based technologies. Since 1970, Candela has pioneered the innovative clinical solutions that enable physicians, surgeons and personal care practitioners to better meet the needs of their patients.

Candela’s product line is the most comprehensive and technologically sophisticated line of aesthetic laser and light-based systems in the world. The products are used for: hair removal and permanent hair reduction; wrinkle reduction, skin tightening and rejuvenation; the treatment of vascular lesions such as facial and leg veins; psoriasis, scars, rosacea, and red birthmarks; and pigmented lesions including age spots and freckles, tattoos, and acne.

Candela’s Ground-Breaking Advances Include:
• First laser system based on selective photothermolysis to treat cutaneous vascular lesions with minimal skin injury.
• First vascular lesion treatment laser cleared for use on children.
• First Q-switched alexandrite laser for pigmented lesions and tattoos.
• First effective pulsed dye laser treatment of hemangiomas, scars and warts.
• First multi-wavelength long-pulse dye laser for treatment of leg telangiectasia (spider veins).
• First laser with a clearance for non-invasive treatment of acne and acne scars.
• First and only hair removal laser with integrated Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) at an affordable price.
• First and only pulsed dye laser with DCD with a clearance for wrinkles.
• First and only DCD for epidermal protection in vascular lesion treatment.

We continue to pursue our mission to develop the safest, fastest and most effective aesthetic and medical products and services for changing human needs, and to make significant contributions to the less invasive treatment of a variety of conditions.

The advanced technology of Candela lasers and light-based systems is more accessible than ever for practitioners thanks to Pathways – your path to unprecedented Choice, Flexibility and Value.

Backed by the industry’s most professional organization of direct field service engineers including trained laser specialists, Clinical Consultants and marketing support staff.

Candela products are available in over 70 countries from offices and distributors in the United States, Europe, Japan and other Asian locations. Candela is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V.

How does the laser treatment work?
Lasers used in medicine are quite safe and are very precise instruments, enabling physicians to target structures they otherwise could not access. The laser creates a high-intensity light that penetrates deeply into the skin tissue, where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat to the targeted area. Candela’s patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen. Together, the long-pulse laser and DCD cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal discomfort.

What can I expect during treatment?
Treatment will take place in your practitioner’s office. You will wear safety eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handpiece. Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short pulse of the DCD, cooling spray. Cooling compress, cold gel pack or cooling gels may be used to relieve redness.

Does it hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with each laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves in several seconds and is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.

How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the treatment you require and the condition of your skin. Multiple treatments may be required, but many factors impact the efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated. When having laser hair removal several treatments are required since the hair grows in cycles and treatment is only effective on hair during the early growing cycle.

How can I prepare for treatment?
Your skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing all makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or self-tanning products before laser treatment. If you have had a history of herpes simplex virus and are scheduled for treatment on the face, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. The intended treatment area should not be exposed to sunlight or tanning booth light for 14 days prior to treatment. For hair removal avoid electrolysis, waxing or tweezing for 6 weeks prior to treatment. Shave 24 hours prior to the treatment.

What precautions should I ake after treatment?
After laser treatment, avoid sun exposure and prevent sun exposure by applying sun block (SPF 30 or above) during the course of your treatment. In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treatment areas with abrasive skin cleaners. Cleanse the treated area gently. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions. Following your laser treatment, you may return to normal activities.

Will the laser react with any of my medications?
You should discuss this directly with your physician. Only your physician can determine what the effect of the combination will be.

Are there side effects?
There are typically minimal risks to laser procedures. Mild redness is usually seen immediately after the procedure. Side effects can include swelling, hyper-pigmentation, hypo-pigmentation, blistering and purpura (a laser bruise) in the treatment area—these usually do not last more than a few days. Permanent side effects are rare. Be sure to discuss potential side effects with your practitioner.

How much does the treatment cost?
The cost of a laser treatment will vary depending upon the laser used and length of time for the treatment. Some laser treatments offer package discounts, such as buy four at regular price and receive the fifth treatment free, with a one year warranty for touch ups.

What treatments are available?

• Photo Rejuvenation - A series of Intense Pulsed Light treatments that improve the appearance of Rosacea, acne, sun-damaged skin, fine lines, age spots, and photo aging. The results are newer, younger looking skin. Pigmented Lesion Treatments, Freckles, Ages Spots and Melasma can all be treated.
• Skin Tightening/Wrinkle Reduction - Laser Skin Tightening provides tightening of the skin of multiple body areas including the face, abdomen, thighs and arms. It positively effects skin laxity, and stimulates collagen growth resulting in a more youthful complexion and fewer lines, folds and looseness of skin.
• Skin Resurfacing/Laser Peel - Laser skin resurfacing helps to diminish discoloration, wrinkles, sun damage, acne marks, and other types of scarring. Laser skin rejuvenation is popular because it is safe and effective and is done as an outpatient procedure. Laser resurfacing results in smoother, younger, healthier looking skin.
• Acne Treatments - For some, acne is an embarrassing, lifestyle altering condition. Finally there are safe and effective alternatives to treating acne that will leave your skin more youthful and rejuvenated.
• Laser Vein Therapy - Laser Therapy is a safe and effective treatment for spider and reticular leg veins. Laser therapy is also used in the treatment of veins visible on the face, neck and chest.
• Laser Hair Removal - Laser treatment for unwanted hair is a non-invasive approach to permanent reduction and long-term hair removal. Laser technology is safe for permanent hair reduction, comfortable and effective for all skin types. Treatment is specifically designed to eliminate undesired hair from all parts of the body.
• Tattoo Removal - Removal of unwanted tattoos can be done within a few treatments. The number of treatments will depend on the amount and type of tattoo ink that was used and the depth of the ink in the skin. All colored tattoo inks including green, which is the most difficult to remove, can be removed.
• Scars & Collagen Remodeling - A series of Intense Pulsed Light treatments that improve the appearance of scars and fine lines.

For more information on Laser services offered contact us. We offer half day and full day laser rentals. Be sure to ask us how we can help you to expand your business.