Typical Microdermabrasion uses a "dry" system with aluminum crystals. As a method of skin exfoliation, crystal-based microdermabrasion works quite well. However, for some patients with sensitive or dehydrated skin, it can be too drying and abrasive. SilkPeel® DermalInfusion is a new system that both exfoliates and treats the skin with problem-specific solutions is used by our aesthetician at Southview Dermatology.

SilkPeel^® exfoliates the skin while simultaneously delivering a topical dermaceutical at a controlled intensity. The SilkPeel^® stimulates new cell growth and addresses your specific skin condition, giving your skin the revitalization you want.

SilkPeel^® helps to improve the appearance of:

• Fine Lines and wrinkles
• Sun damage and rough skin
• Superficial scars
• Uneven skin tones
• Acne and acne scarring
• Dry dehydrated skin

Laser Removal of Benign Pigmented and Vascular Lesions

Moles and sunspots are signs of aging that are unavoidable. Often inherited, these lesions are virtually always benign, but cause emotional distress for patients due to their unsightly appearance. After evaluation to ensure that any potentially malignant growths are treated, laser therapy can be used to rid the skin of these lesions and improve the cosmetic appearance.

Vascular lesions are usually due to the abnormal widening of small blood vessels, known as capillaries. Dilated capillaries (often called broken capillaries, broken veins or broken blood vessels) are commonly recognized on the cheeks, nose and legs as threadlike red or pink lines that are smaller than spider veins. Laser is the safest and most effective technique to remove dilated capillaries. In addition, other commonly occurring vascular lesions can also be treated with the laser.

A dilated capillary merely pools blood within its channel. It is usually functionless. By the time dilated capillaries have appeared, normal capillaries in the same vicinity have taken over their function. The removal of dilated capillaries or other vascular lesions does not adversely affect the local circulation and is considered safe.