What Is The Recovery Time From Procedures and Treatments?

Most patients return to normal activities on the same day as their treatment. The area that is treated with the laser may be reddened, bruised or swollen for an hour or a few days, but camouflage cosmetics are usually able to conceal any evidence of treatment. Most treatments show little or no sign that you had anything done at all. A mild reddening for 1-3 hours is the most common after-effect. Any post-treatment discomfort can usually be relieved with extra-strength Tylenol. Your doctor may prescribe a stronger medication depending on the procedure. A topical antibiotic such as Bacitracin may also be recommended for the treatment area.

Is Laser Treatment Painful?

The sensations vary depending upon the procedure, the technology used, the wavelengths and the energy settings. Many procedures are completely painless. All are tolerable. Many people describe the laser as feeling like the snap of a rubber band on the skin. We utilize all of the most efficient and most comfortable treatment systems including the adjustable “frozen air cooling system” that maximizes patient comfort by chilling the treatment area before, during and after the procedure. A local anesthetic may be recommended for more sensitive treatment areas or for younger patients.

What Conditions can be Treated with Cosmetic Laser Therapy?

A variety of functional and cosmetic skin problems can be treated with lasers. Laser treatments can reduce the appearance of sun damage, scars, stretch marks, wrinkles, unwanted hair, fine lines, vascular lesions (birthmarks, spider veins, varicose veins and redness on the face) and uneven pigmentation. Please visit our our Procedures page for a complete list.

Do You Have Payment Plans or Different Payment Options for Cosmetic Skin Care?

Cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance unless specified as such. All fees will be discussed with patients in advance of the procedure and are payable in advance of the procedure. We accept VISA, Discover, MasterCard, American Express and Debit Cards. For cosmetic packages and procedures we offer financing options for 6-18 months and other financing options featuring low interest for up to 60 months through our credit providers Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit (with approved credit). You can be approved within a few minutes while you are at your appointment. For further information regarding our payment policies or pre-approval on credit amounts please contact our office directly at 954-765-3005. We will do our best to find you a plan that works with your budget.

Energy-Based Treatments
Light, Laser, Radiofrequency (RF), Electromagnetic (EM)

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)

mild sun damage | brown spots | redness | pigmentation

What is IPL?

Get ready for brighter, smoother, more radiant skin! Say goodbye to brown spots on skin, red skin on the face, mild sun damage to skin, and other pigmentation problems! Alleviate dermatologic conditions like red pimples on face and acne with IPL!

Intense Pulsed Light therapy (commonly IPL) uses high-intensity pulses of light to perform skin treatments for aesthetic and therapeutic purposes. IPL is also known as photofacial because it releases light of many different wavelengths, like a photo flash! IPL is versatile and can treat multiple body areas, including the face, neck, chest, back, legs, and arms.

How does IPL work?

Powerful light flashes penetrate below the skin’s surface, where the unwanted brown pigment lives. The heat breaks down the pigment into particles, which either scab and fall off within a week or get disposed of by the body’s lymphatic system. IPL is effective on brown spots on face and can subtly improve fine wrinkles and large pores. Darker skin types are not good candidates for IPL treatment.

Length of treatment

Three to five sessions one month apart are usually suggested, with twice-yearly maintenance sessions.

Downtime

There is no downtime associated with Intense Pulsed Light treatments!

Results

Spots lighten or scab and fall off usually within a week producing a more even skin tone and faded or eliminated pigmentation.

The Shino Bay Experience

We offer a full suite of the best aesthetic enhancement technologies available today. Our modern laser dermatology institute is comfortable and welcoming and has the latest innovations.

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Cellulite, Fat, Sculpting

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Shino Bay reviews & Testimonials

For my Botox and microneedling, this is where I go. I'd never venture from these trained experts. Permanent make-up is next!

Dylan C.

This office always has me leaving with a smile. I love when I go for my hydrafacials and oxygen facials! GREAT team and VIP service, as well as very skilled doctors and staff. Valet right across the street, too!

Marissa H.

I've been treated by three staff members for various cosmetic procedures, including PDO threads and body contouring! I'd be hard-pressed to share with you my favourite. All were very experienced, competent, and friendly.

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We want to be a resource for you when it comes to the health of your skin. Check here often to learn more about your skin, caring for it, and some empowering skin stories. There are regular updates!

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IPL

Energy-Based Treatments
Light, Laser, Radiofrequency (RF), Electromagnetic (EM)

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)