Lasers
What Does Laser Tattoo Removal Actually Feel Like?
“Does it hurt?” is not the first question almost every tattoo removal patient asks, but it’s being asked frequently enough. Honestly, it deserves a straight answer. What laser tattoo removal actually feels like The most common description we hear: a rubber band snapping against the skin, fast and sharp. The American Society for Laser Medicine…
Read MoreAge Spots and Picosecond Lasers: What to Know Before Your First Session
You’ve been wearing sunscreen for years (or not, if you’re a California beach girl like my friend Terry, or if you’re a golf enthusiast like my co-worker Larry). None of us use sunscreen perfectly — a missed day at the pool, a few sunburns in college. And now, somewhere in your 40s or 50s, flat…
Read MorePicosecond Lasers for Stubborn Pigmented Spots
Age spots and sun spots are notoriously tough to get rid off. Just today, two people walked up to me pointing to a constellation of brown spots on their lateral cheeks, asking if Eocene has anything that could help. They were not your typical medspa customers – middle aged men who have never had a…
Read MorePico vs. Nano Laser Tattoo Removal Faceoff
How many sessions will it take for tattoo removal? That is, hands down, the most common question I hear when someone walks in ready to part ways with old ink. The honest answer depends on your tattoo, your skin, and the technology doing the work. At Eocene, we use Picofy, a next generation picosecond laser…
Read MoreLaser Hair Reduction: A Patient’s Guide to Choosing the Right Technology
When you search for “laser hair reduction” or “laser hair removal” online, a lot of different devices pop up. While you might have come across words like Alexandrite, Nd:YAG, diode and IPL, it’s hard to distinguish what’s marketing trends and what delivers clinical efficacy. Let’s be a little nerdy today and dig into what these…
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