Why Exfoliation is Necessary for Healthy Skin

Exfoliation is extremely vital to the overall look and health of the skin on the face and body. However, many people do it incorrectly, do it too often, or don't exfoliate enough. Exfoliation is beneficial because it removes those cells that are clinging on, revealing the fresher, younger skin cells below. Exfoliation is necessary because as you age dead skin cells start to pile up on the skin causing dull uneven looking skin and preventing products from being able to properly penetrate into the skin giving it the necessary benefits. Exfoliation should only be done weekly and not everyday. Exfoliation is the removal of the oldest dead skin cells that cling to the skin's outermost surface, or epidermis. There are many different types of exfoliation, including chemical peels, manual with scrubs and dermaplaning. Chemical Exfoliation uses enzymes, alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) or betahydroxy acids (BHAS) loosen the glue-like substance that holds the cells together, allowing them to slough away. Facial peels are a form of chemical exfoliation. Chemical peels can be mild or stronger levels of exfoliation. Dermaplaning is an exfoliating treatment that provides an alternative to microdermabrasion and is a good choice for anyone with extremely sensitive skin. The dermaplaning treatment is performed by an experienced aesthetician who uses a modified blade to gently exfoliate the outer layer of dead skin cells. A noticeable improvement is immediate with smoother texture and fresh skin appearance. Hair returns softly and will not become coarser because of the treatment. Even products penetrate the skin better following this treatment and a chemical peel can even be performed directly after for deeper penetration. However you choose to exfoliate always consult with a professional, and remember if you have Rosacea or sensitive skin stay away from harsh scrubs or constant exfoliation.

New MAX G Now Available at Winter Park Laser for IPL Photo-Rejuvenation

Introducing the MaxG™ - The Power of Optimized Light™
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light Photo-Rejuvenation) Optimized for Removing broken blood Vessels, Vascular Lesions, and Pigmented Lesions is now available at Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center. It is one of the first medical spa's in Orlando to carry this technology.

Delivering dual bands of wavelengths to selectively target the absorption peaks of hemoglobin and preferentially heat blood in the presence of melanin, the MaxG offers superior closure of the larger, deeper facial vessels with Dynamic Spectrum Shifting. Perfect for Eliminating Rosacea, Broken Capillaries, Age Spots, and Sun damage. Winter Park Laser has performed IPL treatments for over 7 years.

Winter Park Laser Now Offers the Palomar 500 for Laser Hair Removal

LASER HAIR REMOVAL IS NOW FASTER, SAFER & MORE EFFECTIVE FOR LIGHTER HAIR WITH THE NEW PALOMAR StarLux® 500 the World's Most Advanced Laser and IPL Platform.
The StarLux 500 laser and IPL system is clinically proven to produce results as good as or better than single-procedure lasers with less client pain. The high-powered StarLux 500 provides Palomar's many patented innovations:

High Power: 70% more power, with unmatched speed and efficacy
Advanced Contact Cooling: Adjustable cooling technology keeps epidermal temperature lower to reduce treatment discomfort and minimize skin damage
Photon Recycling: Maximizes treatment effectiveness by reducing energy loss
Smooth Pulse: Proprietary light delivery system that allows for the usage of greater amounts of light energy
*We also NOW have the LuxYs™ Handpiece: Delivers higher peak power of the optimal wavelengths of light to treat difficult, resistant areas of finer, lighter hair for laser hair removal, and delivers optimally-filtered light for the treatment of darker pigmented lesions, with a smaller spot size suited for targeted or difficult areas.

Treatments for Wrinkles

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Wrinkle is a ridge or crease of a surface. It usually refers to folds on fabric or clothes , or on the skin of an organism; the folds are generally random and do not exhibit any repeating pattern. Wrinkles are the thin, creased, and sagging skin that is especially noticeable on the face, neck, and hands. Wind, heat and chemicals and the natural effects of aging cause a certain amount of wrinkling in everyone, but it is much worse in people who spend a lot of time in the sun. Years of exposure to the sun cause “photoaging,” which includes freckles, yellowing, roughness, visible blood vessels, and dark spots, as well as wrinkling.

Typically, as a person ages, the sweat and oil glands of the skin become less numerous and smaller in size. This causes the skin to lose moisture and to dry out, and it soon begins to sag in places where the collagen, the elastic fibers that support the skin, has weakened the most. The skin around the eyelids, jaw, and neck is especially thin, and therefore more naturally prone to aging. In addition to sun exposure, smoking may contribute to the formation of wrinkles. Finally, it is believed that some wrinkling is predetermined genetically from one’s parents.

Causes of Wrinkles

Aging is also one of the main causes of skin aging. Years of sun exposure cause the supporting structures of the skin, primarily the collagen and elastin, to weaken and break down. In addition, as a person ages, the sweat and oil glands of the skin become less numerous and smaller in size. This causes the skin to lose moisture and to dry out. Dry skin with weak collagen and elastin will sag, shrivel, and wrinkle. The skin around the eyelids, jaw, and neck is especially thin, and therefore more naturally prone to aging.

Other environmental factors, including cigarette smoke and pollution, particularly ozone, may hasten ageing by producing oxygen-free radicals. These are particles produced by many of the body’s normal chemical processes in excessive amounts they can damage cell membranes and interact with genetic material, possibly contributing to the development of a number of skin disorders, including wrinkles and, more importantly, cancer. Rapid weight loss can also cause wrinkles by reducing the volume of fat cells that cushion the face. This not only makes a person look gaunt, but can cause the skin to sag.

Symptoms of Wrinkles

1. Deeplyformed lines.

2. Skin that is wrinkled may also have a tough, leathery appearance if the person has had a lot of exposure to the sun.

3. Fine, crinkling crosshatch marks.

Treatment of Wrinkles

There are numerous over-the-counter treatment options for wrinkles, including various creams and lotions. Prescription treatments, including the retinoid cream renova, are also an option.Removing skin layers to reduce wrinkles or irregular depressions is an effective way to regain smoother, more youthful looking skin. Dermabrasion (scraping layers away) and chemical peels (dissolving skin away) are two of the traditional methods used in skin resurfacing.

Laser skin resurfacing with an ablative laser (such as an erbium or carbon dioxide laser) is another technique that, like dermabrasion and deeper chemical peels, may require some downtime during the healing process. Other treatment options include Dermabrasion, a procedure that sands away the top layers of skin. Injection of substances such as fat or collagen, which is a gelatin-like substance, under the skin. It is one of the traditional methods used in skin resurfacing. Other lasers, known as non-ablative lasers, may also be beneficial in treating wrinkles. These lasers work by heating the dermis and stimulating collagen growth. This process, which leaves the outer layers of skin intact, has no downtime associated with it. Botulinum toxin- this is used for wrinkles between the eyebrows and around the eyes. The toxin is injected into the muscle that caused the wrinkle. It paralyzes the muscle, so that the wrinkles gradually disappear when the muscle isn’t used.

Winter Park Laser offers non-ablative lasers for wrinkles, chemical peels, and injectables such as botox. www.winterparklaser.com

Medical Spa Gift Card Bonuses

Winter Park Laser Gift Cards Available!

Give & Receive This Year:

Receive $25 Gift Card for every $150 Gift Card (Max. $100)

Purchase through December 30th, 2010!

Bonus: For every $100 Gift Card you Purchase, You will be entered into a Raffle to win a $200 Gift Card to Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center.

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Great Medical Spa Reviews for Winter Park Laser

Check out Winter Park Laser's latest great review about Photo-facials and chemical peels.
11/03/10if you want clear, smooth skin- this is your place!!!
by jodibw at Citysearch
I've always had problem skin. A not so nice mix of acne, giant pores, hyper pigmentation/sun damage mixed in with some fine lines/wrinkles. I've used every product on the planet- from Rx to OTC, prestigious to infomercial. I got facials regularly. It wasn't until I started going to the Winter Park Laser and Anti Aging Center that I really noticed a difference in my skin. Lisa gives the best facial in town- hands down. She takes a vested interest in your skin and wants it to be just a beautiful as you do. Aneta erases years if sun damage w/ IPL. All the ladies at Winter Park Laser are so caring and dedicated to making you look and feel better. If you want the skin you didn't think was possible to have, go see the ladies at Winter Park Laser and Anti Aging Center.

Sclerotherapy Now Available for Spider Veins at Winter Park Laser

Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins Now Available at Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – October15, 2010 – While various cultures have been getting tattoos for over 5,000 years, many in today’s society now live with regret for the tattoo they once loved. Fortunately, there is now a laser that can remove all types and colors of tattoos at Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando FL.

Winter Park Laser is happy to offer a permanent, effective alternative for those living with unwanted tattoos-the MedLite® 4 Laser. MedLite® 4 Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser is the laser of choice in its class of laser and is the most advanced Q-Switched laser offering 4 wavelengths for tattoo removal on the market as it removes all tattoo black and most colored inks permanently and safely with a very low risk of scarring. All tattoos can be treated including professional, amateur (homemade), traumatic and surgical tattoos. All tattoos are numbed with local anesthesia-Lidocaine to make the process painless.

Tattoos can be removed in 3-5 treatments for amateur tattoos and 6-10 treatments for professional tattoos on average. The number of treatments depends on the size of the tattoo, the amount and type of ink used, and the depth of the ink in the skin. Each treatment will fade the tattoo and up to a 95% removal rate can be achieved for many tattoos. All treatments are performed 4-6 weeks apart and have minimal downtime but are covered by a bandage with ointment for a few days on average. Call to Schedule a free consultation if interested in pricing.

All treatments are performed by Licensed Nurse Practitioner Sandy Hutnick with over 15 years of experience, under supervision of Plastic Surgeon and Medical Director: James A. Farrell M.D. Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave., Orlando FL 32804. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com, or call Jennifer Calabrese (Managing Partner) at (407) 601-1185.

Benefits of Professional Pumpkin Enzyme Peel

PROFESSIONAL PUMPKIN ENZYME PEEL BENEFITS.
This powerful antioxidant facial treatment brightens and rejuvenates the skin for a healthy glow. A pumpkin peel treatment can improve the skin because it contains:

The highest concentration of salicylic acid of any plant, providing potent skin smoothing and pore clearing action.
More than 100 beneficial components with the highest concentration of vitamins A, C and beta-carotene found in any fruit or vegetable.
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Now Offering the CLARISONIC OPAL PRO-RT3 SERUM & DISPENSER

Winter Park Laser is excited to now offer the Physician grade serum for the Clarisonic Eye Opal to reduce wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles. This product can only be sold at physician's offices or licensed Medical Spas. It now not only has ingredients such as Hyaluronic acid, but also has Reversatol, and caffeine. For more information please go to www.winterparklaser.com

Dr. Oz Discusses Non-surgical Age erasers

Dr Oz Age Erasers Look Decades Younger In Minutes
Today Dr. Oz explores the 3 ways to help you turn back the clock. These cutting edge technologies will help you look decades younger in a matter of minutes, and you won’t have to go under the knife.
Wednesday on Dr. Oz Recaps - Beauty breakthroughs! Can you look younger instantly? Dr Oz Age Erasers; Dr. Oz explores 3 no-tears technologies that’ll wipe away the years.
Younger-Skin Secrets; Do your home remedies work? Dr. Oz tests your youth-enhancing tips. Cramps Remedy For PMS. Plus Dr Oz Recommended Easy Chicken Parmesan Recipe.


Dr. Oz explores the use of laser therapy to eliminate spider veins. Another common problem, dark eye circles and under-eye bags can be reduced with a series of hyaluronic acid injections. what you can do to get rid of spider veins. Dr Oz says; Under-eye bags and dark eye circles can sometimes be caused by allergies. Try an antihistamine first. Dr. Oz explains the causes of sagging neck skin, also known as jowls or the “turkey neck,” and what a procedure called laser liposuction can do to reverse this sign of aging.

Dr Kenneth Rothaus Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has led research the new liposuction procedure that uses lasers to heat the fat which makes it easier to remove joins Dr Oz today talking about how light waves can tighten the skin for turkey neck and fat in the jowls. You can see in the video where Dr Rothaus does the the lipsuction laser on Angie a patient who complained about the sagging skin on her neck. The results of this procedure that takes about 20 minutes will last for years with skin tightening and costs approximately 2500 to 3000 dollars.



Dr. Katz is a leading innovator of advanced laser technology, smart and power liposuction, and skin rejuvenation techniques, he joins Dr Oz for the second Beauty Eraser. In this video Evelyn has spider veins over the top of her legs and will not wear shorts, skirts or bathing suits she is so embarrassed by them. She wants her spider veins erased for forever. Dr Katz uses this new laser therapy that goes through the skin. Dr katz Synergy laser therapy for spider veins cost 400 to 500 per treatment, and where Evelyn's spider veins were so extensive she would probably need at least two treatments per leg.

Dr Jeanine Downie used a treatment of Restylane Injections for dark circles and bags under the eyes. It was a profound difference immediately. The cost of Restylane injections cost 750.00 a syringe, so Dr Oz says both eyes would cost 1500.00 and it lasts a year.

Winter Park Laser is an upscale Medical Spa in Orlando performing Restylane and Cosmetic Fillers for over 6 years. Go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information.

Winter Park Laser Now Carries Glytone's New Anti-oxidant line

Glytones New Physician Grade antioxidant Line is amazing for anti-aging. This line is only available through Physicians or at Medical Spas (it is now available at Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center in Orlando). This line combines high potency, anti-aging formulations with high end aesthetic and cosmetic qualities. This new line dlivers antioxidative and anti-aging benefits through the combination of "time release" antioxidative molecules such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and red tea, combined with "Free" glycolic acid. This comes in 3 steps: The Anti-Aging Serum, the Anti-Aging Cream and the Anti-Aging Eye countour cream. For more information on the products contact Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center at (407) 601 1185 or www.winterparklaser.com. Winter Park Laser is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando FL 32804 and is Orlando's Premiere Medical Spa.

$50 Mail In Rebate for Botox Cosmetic

Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is offering a $50 Mail In Rebate for all Botox treated before September 30, 2010. Limited Quantities available. All botox is administered by our Amazing Nurse Practitioner Sandy who has over 10 years of experience. Winter Park Laser has been Orlando's Premiere Medical Spa for nearly 7 years. Botox is great for removing wrinkles, lifting brows, eliminating migraines as well as for reducing sweating and hyperhydrosis.

Winter Park Laser is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando FL 32804. Go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information. Medical Director: Jan V. Karlin M.D.

Latisse Rebate

Winter Park Laser is proud to offer the #1 Product for Eyelash Growth! For a limited time, you can receive a $20 mail in rebate from Latisse! Go to http://www.latisse.com/SignUp.aspx to get your rebate! Call (407) 601-1185 or go to 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. OrLando FL to pick up your Latisse at Orlando's premiere medical spa! Go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information.

Women are Tired of Stretchmarks-Now You can Reduce them permanently!

Millions of women have stretchmarks caused by pregnancy, hormonal changes, weight gain, or rapid growth during puberty. However, most women hate these stretchmarks and would love to remove them, as they are embarassing and likely in conspicuous locations such as the breast, stomach, and thighs-not flattering for shorts or a bikini. Now the Lux1540 Fractional laser handpiece is the first fractional laser FDA cleared for treating stretch marks (striae). This can improve the unsightly color and skin texture associated with stretch marks, leaving women with smoother, better looking skin with no downtime! This is a non-ablative laser that can improve stretchmarks within as little as 3 treatments. This is safe for most skin types and for men and women of all ages! To find out if you a good candidate go to your local medical spa like Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando FL 32804. Go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information or call (407) 601-1185.

How to Treat Melasma & Sun Spots

Sun damage, and melasma (mask of pregnancy) can be corected by Intense Pulsed Light Photo-Facial treatments. They even out blotchiness and give the skin a smoother tone and texture. Collagen production is stimulated and blood vessels may be eliminated. The Palomar IPL corrects all types of pigmentation caused by age, sun and hormones. The treatment only takes 15-20 minutes on average. Directly after the treatment, the pigmented areas may be darker for only a few days and then fall off. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com

May is Melanoma Awareness Month

May is Melanoma "Skin Cancer Awareness Month" at Medical Spas and Winter Park Laser is celebrating this! Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that begins in melanocyte skin cells, the cells that produce melanin. Melanin give skin color, and melanocytes turn into tans. When these cells are exposed to an excess of UV sunlight rays they an grow abnormally and possibly become cancerous. Here are tips for keeping your skin healthy during these summer months: Wear a large hat, and swimsuit-cover-ups, apply a good sunscreen that is Full Broad Spectrum and a minimum SPF of 15, it is important to reapply. Wear an everyday moisturizer with an SPF 15, avoid tanning begs, limin your sun exposure between the hours of 10am-4pm. If you already have sun damage, it can be reduced with IPL or Photo-Dynamic Thereapy Treatments. Call (407) 601-1185 or go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information.

Velashape II Featured on the Doctors

Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is the Only Medical Spa in Orlando FL to offer the Velashape II for Cellulite Reduction, Circumferential Reduction, and Skin Tightening! It was recently featured on "The Doctors" Please watch this great video: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/main/home_page?init_type=Feature&init_id=1589

Winter Park Laser is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando FL 32804, and is the expert in Body Sculpting in Orlando with over six years of experience. Call (407) 601-1185 for a complimentary demonstration, or go to www.winterparklaser.com for more information!

Finally, an amazing treatment for stretchmarks!

WINTER PARK LASER IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE LUX1540 FRACTIONAL NON-ABLATIVE LASER HAS RECEIVED The FIRST & ONLY CLEARANCE BY THE FDA FOR THE TREATMENT OF (STRIAE) STRETCH MARKS USING A FRACTIONAL LASER ANYWHERE ON THE BODY! THIS CLEARANCE WILL ALLOW MILLIONS OF WOMEN WITH UNWANTED STRETCH MARKS TO RECIEVE LON-LASTING SUPERIOR RESULTS AT WINTER PARK LASER&ANTI-AGING CENTER! All treatments are performed by our licensed Nurse Practitioner. Winter Park Laser is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando fl 32804. Medical Director: Jan V. Karlin M.D. Plastic Surgeon. www.winterparklaser.com

Give the Gift of Rejuvenation for Valentines Day!

Give a unique gift for Valentine's Day this year, the gift of rejuvenation or laser hair removal in Orlando fl! Candy will be gone within days,roses will die in a week, but the gift of skin rejuvenation using facials, chemical peels, or photo-rejuvenation or laser hair removal will last a life time! Women and men love having time to themselves to be pampered and improve themselves. Winter Park Laser is offering amazing packages for skin rejuvenation and gift certificates including $25 Back in gift certificates for every $150 spent! Winter Park Laser has been pampering men and women for nearly 6 years in Orlando in an upscale Medical spa! Winter Park Laser is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando FL 32804. For more information go to www.winterparklaser.com.

Medical Spa Celebrates 5 Years of Laser Hair Removal & Skin-Care Treatments

Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is Celebrating our 5 Year Anniversary of business in Orlando/Winter Park Fl as an upscale medical spa. We have been offering the best in laser hair removal treatments with amazing results. We also offer Velashape Cellulite Reduction, Fractional Laser Resurfacing, scar reduction, IPL Photo-Rejuvenation, Chemical Peels, the Vi Peel, Free Consultations, and more! Winter Park Laser is your local expert for medical spa treatments and is medically supervised by Plastic Surgeon Jan V. Karlin M.D. who has over 25 years of experience! Winter Park Laser is located at 1215 W. Fairbanks Ave. Orlando FL 32804. Go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185.