Friday, September 12, 2008

Vbeam Perfecta Vascular Laser

We have a newly acquired Pulsed Dye vascular laser which is considered the gold standard among lasers for the treatment of vascular lesions.

This is very good for those with telangiectasia, leg veins, cherry/spider angiomas, hemangiomas, port wine stains, rosacea, persistent redness, reddish acne marks, reddish stretch marks, reddish scars and keloids, etc.

This laser can also be used for photorejuvenation and lightening certain types of pigmentation. The treatment interval is usually monthly and the number of sessions will depend on the type of lesions treated.

So for those of you that have any of these or anything similar to these... there is hope!

ex. Hemangioma


ex. Portwine Stain


ex. Rosacea


ex. Spider Angioma


ex. Telangiectasia


ex. Reddish Acne Marks


ex. Keloid Scars

Thursday, September 11, 2008

QUICK FIX: Botox and Fillers

These are the ideal treatments for those who want results quickly in a short amount of time without undergoing any surgery. These are usually popular among those who only have a few days to get something done and come out with immediate dramatic results. These are FDA approved treatments and are generally safe when done by a qualified physician.


BOTOX


For those with wrinkles on the forehead, in-between the eyebrows(glabella), around the eyes(crow’s feet) and on the sides of the nose(bunny or wolf lines) when you make facial expressions like frowning or smiling… this treatment is for you. These are known as active wrinkles since they involve facial muscle movement. This simple procedure involves small tiny injections on the desired areas.

Botox can also be used for other purposes… in facial contouring for those with square jaws(masseter hypertrophy) to make the jawline less prominent and more ovally feminine, and in patients with increased palmar or axillary sweating(hyperhidrosis).


FILLERS


For those with deep frown lines(nasolabial folds) and deep wrinkles(especially the letter “H” in-between the eyebrows)… this is your best alternative if you want a major improvement and you don’t want to undergo surgery. This procedure uses hyaloronic acid injections(Restylane/Perlane or Juederm) on the desired areas and the results are instant and can be appreciated right after the session

Fillers can also be used for elevating depressed scars, augmenting the lips, the cheeks, the nose,  and other skin contour deficiencies to make it more enhanced. I will discuss these other uses more thoroughly in future articles.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Light Sheer Diode Hair Removal Laser



A very popular procedure and a favorite among my patients. The GOLD standard laser hair removal machine.. there are only 2 types of machines that really work well for hair removal and this for me is the best one. I know there are some machines out there being used that don't work that well.. but i'd rather not mention these machines.

It gets rid of excessive unwanted hair on the upper lip, face, underarms, chest, back, arms, bikini line (or "brazilian") and legs. Treatments are usually done every 3 to 6 weeks for 4 to 8 sessions depending on the type of hair and area involved.

DERMA RF for Skin Tightening and Contouring



This is another favorite procedure of mine... and its also known as the RF-Lift(Radiofrequency Lift). I usually combine this with the PIXEL Resurfacing Laser so that I hit both the superficial and deep areas of the skin for complete rejuventation and optimal anti-aging effects. This can also be combined nicely with Diamond Peels, IPL, Botox and Fillers if needed.

This is a non-surgical method for skin tightening and facial contouring that uses radiofrequency with DermaRF technology to heat up the dermis to the required temperature without damaging the outer skin to produce collagen remodelling. It targets skin laxity and sagging over the face and neck by creating a tighter jawline, improving the nasolabial folds and reducing undereye puffiness and laxity. It also reduces wrinkles, fine lines and pore size as it tightens the skin.

The treatments are done every 2 weeks for 6 sessions. The good thing about this procedure is that there is zero downtime and it is relatively painless with no anesthetic required.

Here are some links from singapore regarding this procedure:

http://www.prleap.com/pr/98329/

http://www.simply-aesthetic.com/radiofrequency.htm

PIXEL Resurfacing Laser




This is DEFINITELY one of my favorite laser treatments when it comes to patients who want to smoothen the skin, to lessen wrinkles, fine lines, large pores, uneven pigmentation, sun damage.. and especially acne scars.

Its a new treatment using a 2940nm Erbium YAG laser to resurface the superficial layer of the skin. The Pixel technology produces less epidermal ablation and less thermal damage thus promoting rapid healing. The advantage of this machine is that it gives very good visible results after each session with only a minimal downtime of 3 days on the everage because of the "pixel" technology.

Sessions take around 20 minutes and this may be used on the face, neck, chest, arms, and hands... and I usually do this to patients every 3 to 4 weeks for 3 to 4 sessions depending on the area and condition to be treated. If you want to know more about this procedure, you can search or Google it.. or just call the clinic.


Dr. Stephen Lacson


PIXEL FEATURE (VIDEO)

Thursday, May 29, 2008

SERVICES OFFERED

Here is a list of the procedures I offer... I'll be posting more information about each one little by little. In the meantime, you can search or Google them to know more about each procedure.


ANTIAGING/PHOTOAGING/REJUVENATION

BOTOX
HA Fillers
-Cheek Augmentation
-Chin Augmentation
-Nose Augmenation
-Lip Augmentation
- Facial Contouring
LIQUID LIFT (Dysport)
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation/ Vampire Facial
Thread Lift (ULTRA V-LIFT/ HAPPY LIFT)
SURGIWIRE Wrinkle Release Procedure
AGNES for Wrinkles/ Eyebags
THERMAGE CPT
ULTHERA Microfocused Ultrasound
SYGMALIFT HIFU
INTRAGEN for Contouring
PIXEL Skin Resufacing Laser
Fractional CO2 (Acupulse/ CICU/Smaxel)) Laser
Madonna Lift
IPL Quantum SR for photorejuvenation
Radiofrequency Lift (RF-Lift) for Tightening and Contouring
TENOR (Accent) Radiofrequency Machine for Contouring
MAXIMUS Tripolar Machine
RF Soft Plasma Peel
POLARIS SR Skin Tightening Laser
CUTERA GENESIS NdYag Laser
REVLITE Laser
OXYGENEO Treatment
Diamond Peel(Microdermabrasion)
Chemical Peels (Obagi Blue Peel/Obagi Radiance Peel/ViPeel/Glycolic Peel/PCA Peels/TCA Peel)

PIGMENTATION/SKIN LIGHTENING

ALEXTRIVANTAGE 755/QS 532/1064 Nd:Yag Pigment Laser
REVLITE Laser
PIXEL Skin Resurfacing Laser
Diamond Peel(Microdermabrasion)
RF Soft Plasma Peel
IPL Quantum SR
VBeam Pulsed Dye Laser
Intravenous Glutathione
Chemical Peels (TCA Peel/ PCA Peel/Glycolic Peel/ViPeel/Obagi Radiance Peel/Obagi Blue Peel)
Axillary Peel (PCA Sensipeel/ TCA Peel)
Body Peel (PCA Smoothing Body Peel)

ACNE/ACNE SCARS

AGNES for Acne
PIXEL Skin Resurfacing Laser
POLARIS SR Laser
VBeam Perfecta Pulsed Dye Laser
Fractional CO2 (ACUPULSE/ CICU)) Laser
Medical Microneedling
TCA CROSS Method
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment
Chemical Peels (TCA Peel/Jessner's Peel/PCA Peel/Obagi Radiance Peel/Obagi Blue Peel)
Diamond Peel(Microdermabrasion)
Acne Surgery/ Cleaning
Scar Surgery (Subcision/ Punch excision/ Punch grafting/ Scar Revision)
Intralesional Steroid Injections

VASCULAR/REDDISH LESIONS/MARKS

VBeam Perfecta Pulsed Dye Laser
Cutera Long Pulsed Nd:Yag Vascular Laser
Sclerotherapy for spider veins/varicose veins

KELOIDS/ HYPERTROPHIC SCARS

VBeam Perfecta Pulsed Dye Laser
Long Pulsed Nd:Yag Laser
Intralesional Steroid Injections
Silicone Gel Sheathing

BODY CONTOURING/FAT/CELLULITE

Thermage CPT
Tenor(Accent) Radiofrequency Treatments
Maximus Tripolar Machine
Vella Smooth Shaper
Ultrasound Cavitation
Carboxytherapy
Mesotherapy
Lipotomy
Brazilian Cellulite Treatment (BZT)

OTHER PROCEDURES

AGNES for Syringoma/ Sebaceous Hyperplasiaio
Light Sheer DUET Diode Laser for Hair Removal
Laser Tattoo Removal with the QS1064 ND:Yag Laser
Earlobe Rejuvenation
Foot Fillers/ Foot Pillows
BOTOX for Hyperhidrosis
BOTOX for Masseter Hypertrophy
PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment for Hair Loss
Daavlin Phototherapy Chamber UVA/NB-UVB (for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, chronic eczemas, vitiligo, etc.)
Hand/Foot UVA Phototherapy Machine
VISIA Skin Scanner: Digital Skin Complexion Analysis System
Electrocautery of Warts
Minor Cutaneous Surgery (excision of moles, benign and malignant skin lesions, scar revision, earlobe repair, traumatic wounds, etc.)
Management of Genital Warts and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), Gardasil HPV Vaccination
Allergy Testing: Patch Tests, Immunocap Test
Skin Cancer Screening

Sunday, May 25, 2008

TRAINING CREDENTIALS

Medicine
Graduated with a Medical Degree from the University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Dermatology
Residency Training done at the Makati Medical Center

Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery(ASDS) Preceptorship Program with Dr. Naomi Lawrence, Center for Dermatologic Surgery, Marlton, New Jersey

Dermatologic Laser Surgery
Fellowship Training in Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand headed by Dr. Niwat Polnikorn

WELCOME

Welcome to my new personal clinic page! You can still view my old website at www.stephenlacson.4t.com but it hasn't been updated in a long while since i've lost contact with the person that created that site for me. I will start adding new data in this site whenever i have free time. Will post the services i offer in my clinic, information on skin problems and procedures, updates on new and upcoming treatments, etc. Will keep you guys posted!


Dr. Stephen Lacson