If you have a specific question, please call us at 937-208-SKIN (7546) or email us at infolaser@daytonlaser.com

Q:  Does it hurt?

A:  The laser emits only light focused in a tight beam.  You may feel a tingling or snapping sensation like a rubber band.  There is no bleeding or open would created.  Some individuals find the first treatment more uncomfortable than subsequent treatments.  This may be because there are more blood vessels and hair follicles destroyed during the first treatment, and some people are more apprehensive during the first treatment because they are not sure what to expect.

Q. How does your laser differ from other lasers?

A. The Laserscope Lyra and Aura lasers produce a deeply penetrating, consistently therapeutic wavelength. This combination of the wavelength, long pulses and safe therapeutic energies makes the Lyra laser unique when compared with most other laser systems. The principal reason for this design was to produce a system that would be safe and effective on all skin types, including very dark and tanned patients. Before Lyra systems became available, no other laser could be used on all skin tones.
 

Q. How long has it been around?
A. Lyra is the newest generation of a laser series introduced in 1999, and has been cleared by the FDA for the safe and effective treatment of all skin types, including those who wish to be treated while tanning.
 

Q. Is it widely recognized?
A. Hundreds of Lyra laser systems are in use around the world by many prominent physicians in aesthetic medicine. In fact many of the famous faces in the world are kept youthful by Lyra's unique ability to treat facial wrinkles.
 

Q. Under what circumstances would a physician use the Laserscope Lyra as opposed to other lasers?
A. Many lasers cannot safely be used on tanning patients or on all skin types. A physician would select the Lyra laser to safely and effectively treat facial wrinkles, leg veins, and unwanted hair.
 

Q. Who is a perfect candidate for laser treatment with the Laserscope Lyra?
A. For facial wrinkles, any patient with fine lines and/or moderate wrinkles are ideal candidates. For hair removal, patients with any skin color with brown or black hairs. For patients with leg veins, those with blue, red or purple vessels up to 4mm in diameter. Additionally, any skin type patients that have deep vascular malformations, such as hemangiomas or resistant port wine stains, are good candidates for Lyra.
 

Q. How does it work?
A. The laser light penetrates the skin keeping it intact until it reaches its target - either a hair follicle (for hair removal) or a vessel (for leg vein treatment). Once the laser energy reaches the target, it is immediately absorbed. At this point, the energy turns into heat and destroys the target without harming any surrounding tissue. It then takes a short while for the hair or vessel to dissipate into the body. The laser energy is delivered through a chilled window to protect the patient's skin and provide comfort.
 

Q. How many treatments will the patient need for hair removal?
A. Hair growth involves several cycles and, thus, some hairs may be affected during a single treatment and some may not. We have seen that after several treatments most terminal (mature) hairs are replaced with finer hairs of lighter color. Some hairs are completely eliminated. Although complete hair removal may not be achieved, the hairs become less visible and, thus, less bothersome. The number of treatments is completely dependent upon the individual. It may take anywhere between 3 and 8 treatments several weeks apart to achieve the desired effect. This is related to the patient's age, hormonal balance, gender, area on the body, diet, and even the time of year.
 

Q. How "permanent" is "permanent" following the course of hair treatment?
A. Since the procedure is very new and people go through so many stages in their lives it is impossible to completely determine at this time. However, we have seen up to 2 years with no hair re-growth following several treatments.
 

Q. How many treatments will the patient need for complete leg vein removal?
A. It usually takes up to 2 treatments six weeks apart to seal the vessels. It may vary slightly based on the severity of the vessels. Once the vessels are sealed, they will dissipate in the body and never re-canalize. However, based on the individual, new leg veins may form.