With shorter days and cooler nights, winter is the perfect time of year to get in laser services where excessive sun exposure is not recommended.

It’s best to avoid UV rays after receiving laser services because the skin is typically more sensitive and vulnerable post-treatment, and exposure to UV rays can increase the risk of skin damage, pigmentation issues and delayed healing.

Sunscreen is advised year-round as UV exposure can lead to premature aging of the skin, known as photoaging, characterized by wrinkles, leathery texture and sunspots.

Laser hair removal
Shaving is expensive and time consuming. The average American woman spends more than $23,000 and 72 days of her life shaving her legs. This doesn’t even factor in the time or expense for underarms, bikini area and more.

Laser hair removal can reduce your cost, save time and save your skin from irritation. Unlike traditional methods (waxing, shaving, bleaching or depilatory creams), laser hair removal gets to the root of the problem — literally — rather than providing a temporary solution. Traditional methods demand continual application, while laser hair removal only requires a few sessions.

Maricopa Wellness Center is proud to offer the cutting-edge laser hair-removal technology, DiolazeXL by Inmode. With DiolazeXL, you can effectively throw away your razor. It safely and effectively eliminates unwanted hair with advanced technology that destroys the root of the hair follicle. This laser hair removal technology addresses large treatment areas quickly and efficiently, so treatments are short and sweet.

With unique cooling features that set the DiolazeXL apart from the rest of the pack, most patients report little to no pain. Clients typically need just four to seven sessions, which are done four to six weeks apart.

Toenail fungus
At least 10% of Americans have toenail fungus and these numbers increase with age. About 20% of people in their 60s find themselves dealing with toenail fungus and at least half of men and women in their 70s show symptoms.

Once established, toenail fungus is notoriously difficult to treat because the organisms causing your infection can penetrate deep inside your nail. Not only can they sit on top of your nail or grow beneath it, but they can also get in between the nail layers themselves and skin.

Traditional remedies for toenail fungus are focused on oral and topical medications and surgery. But MWC brings the latest innovations in laser treatment to our practice. Aerolase, a gentle yet effective laser therapy system, penetrates deep into your nail bed and matrix, where it administers targeted levels of heat to kill your fungal infection. This innovative approach creates a uniquely pain-free treatment session with fewer chances of pigmentation changes in the treatment area.

IPL or photofacial
For patients looking to address facial pigmentation, superficial vessels, skin texture and/or photodamage, IPL is the optimal solution.

IPL treatments improve skin complexion, reduce skin irregularities and help patients look years younger. IPL “photofacial” addresses age spots (red/brown pigmentation), sun damage, vascular lesions (spider veins, port wine stains, leg telangiectasias), rosacea (redness) and freckles. The most common areas of treatment are the face, neck, décolletage, legs, hands and arms.

Photofacial therapy is a professional treatment to reduce or eliminate the signs of sun damage, lessen rosacea or hyperpigmentation, and reduce the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles. This noninvasive treatment is highly regarded for its amazing results while improving the texture and tone of your skin. Here at Maricopa Wellness Center, we use the Lumecca by Inmode for our IPLs.

We offer free consultations with our esthetician or laser techs to discuss any skin care issues or needs you may have. Please give our office a call at 520-464-6193 to schedule a consultation.

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