Obtain healthy skin with cosmetic dermatology services in San Mateo, CA

Sun damage, exposure to environmental toxins, and simply growing older can all take a toll on our skin. Fortunately, with the latest aesthetic technologies, rejuvenating and restoring the youthful appearance of your skin has never been easier or more effective. In fact, with many of the cosmetic dermatology services at the Allura Skin and Laser Center in San Mateo, CA, you will obtain healthy skin from the inside out while you are revitalizing its appearance.

Laser and light therapies

Much of the research in aesthetic dermatology has been focused on laser and light therapies in recent years, and for good reason. These highly versatile treatments not only treat cosmetic issues but transform the skin under the surface to boost its health and vitality. Laser treatments use a focused beam of a specific wavelength of light to target discolorations in the skin, boosting your skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin, and more. Lasers can be used for a wide variety of cosmetic concerns, such as:

• Treating sun damage, including sunspots and fine lines and wrinkles
• Minimizing the appearance of scars from acne or past injuries
• Getting rid of warts and moles
• Reducing acne
• Removing unwanted hair
• Tattoo removal

Intense pulsed light (also called “IPL”) is another form of light therapy, which delivers intense pulses of light energy into your skin to treat a variety of issues, from redness due to rosacea or port-wine stains to brown discolorations due to sun exposure, seborrheic keratosis, or freckles.

Laser and light therapies are both effective and safe and have very few side effects. Most patients experience little discomfort during or after their treatment, but minor swelling or bruising is possible.

Learn more in a personalized consultation

If you are tired of looking in the mirror and being unhappy with your skin’s appearance, it is never too late to make a change. No matter what concerns you have about your skin, there are options for you. At Allura Skin and Laser Center, our dermatology team is here to consult with you about what you would like to improve about your skin and will recommend a personalized treatment plan. That not only makes your skin look younger and more refreshed but also enhances your skin health, so it is more resilient and less prone to damage in the future. Many patients benefit from a combination of therapies, and we can recommend which treatments will complement each other for the best results.

It is easy for new and current patients to get to their appointments at our conveniently located practice at 280 Baldwin Avenue in San Mateo, California. Call Allura Skin and Laser Center today at (650) 344-1121.