As one of the most exciting and innovative scientific achievements to date, laser technology is being utilized throughout the health care community. Dr Murtuza uses one of the newest lasers to treat sun-damaged skin, facial wrinkles and scars in a procedure called laser skin resurfacing.

Laser Treatment For Rosacea

Rosacea or “adult acne” is a chronic, progressive condition of the central face involving the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Over 13 million Americans, including President Clinton, suffer from the condition. If left untreated, Rosacea tends to worsen over time.

For those who have been diagnosed with Rosacea there is treatment available to help reduce the redness and flushing that takes place on the cheeks and nose.
Lasers today are capable of treating:

• Dilated blood vessels
• Persistent redness
• Thickening skin on nose and cheeks (also known as rhinophyma)

The pulsed dye laser (PDL) has been used for years to treat the flushing and visible blood vessels of rosacea. After just one treatment, most patients will find significant improvement. With two treatments, redness can be decreased by 50%. Patients also reported reductions in flushing, itching, dry skin, burning, swelling, and sensitivity. Patients state that they have significantly improved their quality of life.

Laser hair reduction is a medical procedure that uses a laser beam to destroy the hair follicles that produce hair. While this is not a permanent solution it does delay future hair growth. This treatment can be used on many parts of the body where unwanted hair appears.

As an alternative to waxing, shaving and tweezing, laser hair removal is a fairly safe and painless treatment. It also leads to almost permanent hair loss which is a boon to women. Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face and the body. Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while causing no damage to the surrounding skin.

Female undergoing laser facial hair removal procedure in a Cosmocare Clinic

Doing laser hair removal of woman armpits, client wearing safety glasses

How does laser hair removal work?

A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. The light emitted is well absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling numerous follicles at a time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair’s growth. At our clinic we uses the highest technology lasers with unparalleled treatment efficacies in hair removal, especially thinner hairs that other lasers simply cannot target.

Is laser hair removal painful?

The laser treatment itself can cause a slight tingling or heat sensation. With the patented cooling system of the laser, patients tolerate the procedure very well. Because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option but is rarely required.

How long do the treatments take?

The treatment time can vary considerably depending on the size of the area treated, and the particular technique used. A small area such as the upper lip may take only five minutes, while a larger area like the back or legs may take up to 45 minutes. Since the laser affects only those hairs in the growing stage, and not all hairs will be in this stage at the same time, several treatments will most likely be needed to effectively remove all the hair from one area. Subsequent sessions will be scheduled at least one month apart. By this time you will probably begin to notice the re-growth of hairs that were previously in the resting stage.

How many treatments are required?

Although the FDA has approved several types of laser for permanent hair reduction, results can vary. An individual’s metabolism, hormonal level, hair quality and number of hair follicles can all affect the outcome.

Moreover, normal hair goes through a growth cycle in three stages: the anagen, or growing phase; the telogen, or resting phase; and the catagen, or transitional phase. During the anagen phase, hair is susceptible to the laser’s energy, but during the telogen and catagen phases, it is resistant.

At any one time, various percentages of body hair will be in each of these phases, making complete removal unlikely without multiple sessions.

Typically five or six treatments are necessary to achieve the desired result.

To treat sun damaged skin, fine lines, inelasticity, brown spots and other pigment problems, large pores, and other skin tone and texture issues, resurfacing treatments are most suitable.

Fractional Laser Resurfacing with Dr. Murtuza Bandukwala  in Dubai, UAE

There are numerous lasers from which to choose, and how to select the correct laser treatment plan can often be mystifying. During a personal consultation with Dr. Murtuza, the process starts with a complete discussion about your interests and desires, followed by a careful examination of your skin. Dr. Murtuza will suggest the laser resurfacing technique, or combination of nonsurgical or minimally invasive techniques that suit you best. With so many lasers to choose from, how do you determine the best laser resurfacing plan for you? As every individual brings unique physical features and desires, a laser treatment plan will be personally formulated to achieve your goals.

The two primary avenues will be those that achieve results steadily and over time, with minimal downtime following each laser treatment, or those that achieve a more dramatic result in a more rapid fashion, albeit with more recovery time following laser treatment. Depending upon the condition and features of your skin, either laser resurfacing path, non-ablative or ablative may be an option, and the choice will often be a personal one.

Dr. Murtuza ADVANTAGE

• Performed thousands of non-surgical procedures for achieving natural results
• His practice is regularly an Allergan top 100 practice for cosmetic
• Regularly featured across many different media outlets.
• Named a TOP DOCTOR in Dubai every year since 2015

Benefits of Fractional Laser Treatment

Fractional offers the following benefits:

• Fresh, youthful-looking skin
• Smoother tone and texture
• Reduction of unwanted dark pigmentation (i.e., age spots, acne scarring)
• Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes (i.e., crow’s feet)

CO2 Fractional laser for Acne Scar

Co2 Fractional Laser for Open pores & Acne Scar

CO2 Fractional laser for Acne Scar

CO2 Fractional laser for Acne Scar

Radiesse® is ideal for the treatment of lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. These lines are typically above the mouth, running from the nose to the corners of the upper lip (Nasolabial Folds), or pointing down from the corner of the mouth towards the chin (Marionette Lines).

Radiesse is made of unique calcium-based microspheres that are suspended in a natural gel that is injected into the skin through a simple, safe and minimally invasive procedure. On average, the results last over 1 year, saving you time and money, since the injections are less frequent.

Radiesse® works with your body, below the skin’s surface, to stimulate the production of collagen and encourage tissue regeneration. It does more than just temporarily fill-in facial lines and wrinkles, it rebuilds your skin’s foundation.

Hand Rejuvenation By Radiesse Individual Result may vary

Hives, medically referred to as urticaria, are red, itchy, raised areas of the skin that appear in various shapes and sizes. They can appear round, in rings, or as patches on the skin, and can afflict any part of the body. An estimated 5% of people will suffer from hives at some point in their lives. Hives tend to change rapidly and move around the body, disappearing in one area and reappearing in another, sometimes with a few hours. Swelling deeper in the skin that may accompany hives is known as angioedema. Swelling from angioedema usually affects the eyes, lips, genitals, hands and feet, and generally goes away in less than 24 hours.

Types:

There are two types of hives, ordinary and physical.

• Ordinary hives: Ordinary hives flare up suddenly and for no apparent reason. Welts, itchiness and swelling develop, and usually go away within a few hours, only to reappear elsewhere on the body. This process will repeat for days or weeks. If the problem persists for more than 6 weeks, the hives are generally categorized as “chronic.” Chronic hives can last from months to years, and in about 80% of these cases, the cause cannot be determined.
• Physical hives: Physical hives are those caused by direct stimulation of the skin, such as from cold, heat, sun exposure, pressure, sweating, or exercise. In this case, hives appear directly where the skin was stimulated, and nowhere else. This form of hives will diminish on its own, and should not reoccur.

Cause:

Hives and angioedema form when, in response to histamine, blood plasma leaks out of small blood vessels in the skin. Histamine is a chemical released from cells along the skin’s blood vessels. As noted, the cause of many cases of ordinary hives is unknown. Histamine can be released by triggers such as viral infections, medications, food allergy, or insect stings.

Treatment:

Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms while the hives subside on their own. Antihistamines are the most effective agents, as they oppose the effects of histamine leaked by mast cells. Antihistamines can be taken orally or topically, and are available over-the-counter. The main side effect of antihistamines is drowsiness.

Oral steroids are sometimes used to temporarily treat severe cases of hives, though they have limited effectiveness because most cases of severe hives last longer than steroids can safely be taken. That is, steroids can have many adverse side effects, and long-term use can advance such risks.

Topical therapies for hives, including creams and lotions aim to numb nerve endings and reduce itching.

Other forms of treatment do exist for treating hives, although they are generally not needed. For example, ultraviolent radiation, antifungal antibiotics, and agents that suppress the immune system can all be used, though the effectiveness is undetermined.

Age spots, sometimes referred to as “liver spots” or solar lentigines, are flat gray, brown or black spots found on the skin. They vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. Age spots are caused by consistent exposure to the sun, and therefore generally occur in adults older that 40, though they can affect younger people as well. Most age spots are harmless and do not require treatment.

Treatment:

If you are unhappy with the appearance of age spots, there are a variety of treatment options aimed at lightening or removing age spots. Because the pigment causing the discolored skin is located at the topmost layer of skin, or the epidermis, treatments intending to lighten age spots must penetrate this layer of skin.

Some of the available treatment options include:

• Medications: Prescription bleaching creams applied over several months may gradually fade age spots. While undergoing this treatment, sun protection is strongly advised.
• Laser Therapy: Laser therapy destroys extra melanocytes that create the dark pigment. This treatment does not damage the skin’s surface and has few side effects. However, laser therapy generally requires several sessions and can be expensive.
• Freezing (cryotherapy): During cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or another freezing agent is applied to the age spots to destroy extra pigment. The skin appears lighter as the area heals. Cryotherapy is generally effective, though it does pose the risk of scarring or permanent skin discoloration.
• Dermabrasion: This procedure involves “sanding down,” or planing the surface layer of your skin with a rotating brush. It removes the skin surface, and a new skin layer grows in its place. Side effects may include scabbing and temporary redness and irritation.
• Chemical Peel: Chemical peels can also help fade age spots. There are two types of chemical peels: superficial and medium-depth. Superficial peels require more treatments before you notice results, whereas medium-depth pees go deeper and the results become apparent sooner. A chemical peel consists of applying an acid to the skin, which burns the outer layer of the skin to the age spot. As your skin burns away, new skin grows in its place.

Prevention:

Age spot are very easily prevented by limiting sun exposure, and protecting the skin at all times when exposed. This may include wearing sunscreen at all times, wearing protective clothing such as hats, and remembering to protect skin even when sun damage does not appear to be a risk, such as on a cloudy day, or while driving. It is never too late to begin wearing sunscreen and protecting skin, even if some damage has already occurred.