The cold winter weather makes dreaming about the joys of summer all the more exciting. Unfortunately, the bitter cold, even in California, can trigger all kinds of skin issues, from eczema to irritating dry skin. Winter also presents the perfect time to get to work if you’re dreaming about your smooth, hydrated, glowing summer skin.

At Desert Med Aesthetics, our cosmetic specialists offer a variety of minimally invasive laser treatments to enhance your natural features and appearance, including laser hair removal and laser skin resurfacing. In addition, with our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, we can help reverse sun damage, such as sunspots, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, and much more. Wintertime offers you the perfect opportunity to start your treatments, and here’s why!

How Laser Treatments Work to Enhance the Skin

Lasers aren’t just cool features in sci-fi movies or toys to play with your cat. Cosmetic laser treatment can transform the skin and are among our favorite choices for non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Our laser treatments include:

• Pearl Laser Therapy
• Laser Skin Tightening
• Fractional Laser Therapy
• Laser Vein Removal
• Laser Hair Removal

These treatments work by heating the skin and underlying tissue, which breaks apart skin imperfections and allows the body to dispose of them naturally. The action of heating the damaged tissue triggers a regenerative process that stimulates the growth of fibroblasts, a precursor for collagen. As more collagen forms, the skin appears tighter and firmer.

We also use laser treatments for the removal of hair and veins. These lasers target the pigment in the hair follicles, heating and destroying the hair so it can no longer grow. These treatments are great for preparing for bikini season and avoiding painful salon waxing sessions.

Why Schedule Your Laser Treatments in the Winter

No Sun Allowed

Your skin must be healthy and sunburn free when considering a laser resurfacing treatment. Even skin tanned with tanning lotions can present complications during a procedure, making them less effective since the light from the laser relies on targeting specific pigmentation. Choosing to undergo your treatment in the winter means you don’t have to skip out on time spent at the beach or poolside since it will be too cold to participate in these activities anyway. Your skin can have the time it needs to recover while your stay indoors and keep warm.

Achieve Your Best Summer Skin

You don’t want to schedule your laser treatments right before the busy summer activities when vacations are in full swing. During a skin resurfacing treatment, the outer layer of dead skin cells is carefully removed, leaving the fresh, healthy skin underneath more exposed. As your skin heals throughout the winter, your skin will look younger and more vibrant when summer comes along.

May Require More Than One Treatment

If you want silky smooth legs this summer, you’ll want to start laser hair removal now. Most patients require at least six treatments to achieve their desired results. After one treatment, you’ll notice that the hair in the targeted areas grows much slower and thinner; however, one treatment won’t completely eradicate the follicles. Hair removal sessions should be spaced several weeks apart, so you’ll want to start treatments now to enjoy your results by spring.

Heal Winter Skin Issues

The cold winter air and indoor heating can cause irritating skin issues, such as eczema and itchy, dry skin. Our Pearl Laser Treatment can brighten and revitalize your skin, making it more comfortable and absorbing your skincare products better.

Schedule Your Winter Laser Treatment Today

It’s the best time of the year to schedule your winter laser treatments at Desert Med Aesthetics with cosmetic expert Dr. Doriana Cosgrove. For more information, schedule a consultation with us online or by calling (760) 777-8772.