Facials

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Carbon laser peel facial (also known as Charcoal Facial, China Doll Laser Facial, Charcoal Black Doll Facial, & Hollywood Peel) is a minimally invasive skin procedure effective in improving your overall skin texture and health. A charcoal mask is applied to your skin to absorb all the dirt, grime, and dead skin. A laser is used to remove the mask without any pain. Getting 2 to 3 sessions of this facial reduces hyperpigmentation, improves your skin texture, removes dirt and dead skin, leaving you with radiant skin. Ensure you wash your face twice with a gentle cleanser and avoid chemical products after the session. You may develop side effects after the facial such as swelling, redness, and itching.  Carbon laser is used for skin rejuvenation and restoration by:

• reducing the signs of premature aging
• stimulating collagen growth for firmer, plumper skin
• improving skin integrity and radiance
•  reducing oily skin or exfoliating dry skin
• reducing fine lines and wrinkles
• erasing or fading yellow/brown pigmentation
• increasing skin tone and texture
• shrinking scars

• Pain-free.
• No downtime required.
• Takes about 15-20 minutes.
• Removes dirt and oil from clogged pores.
• Reduces hyperpigmentation
• Evens out the skin tone.
• Exfoliates dead skin cells
• Lightens dark spots and age spots.
• Fades acne scars
• Adds an instant glow.

A very thin, opaque layer of liquid carbon (similar to a charcoal face mask) is applied to clean skin. As the carbon dries, it bonds with any debris, dirt, oil, and dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. Protective eye covers are applied to ensure that no laser light/scattering harms the patient’s eyes. A laser is then passed across the face in a brushing pattern. Light from the laser is attracted to the carbon. The carbon absorbs the light energy. The reaction causes a mini explosion. The explosion pushes the energy, in the form of heat, deep into the layers of the skin where elastin and collagen are activated and cells begin producing anew. Meanwhile, on the surface of the skin, as the explosion occurs the carbon is vaporized along with any dirt, oil, or dead skin cells. Sounds kind of scary, with all the explosions and vaporizing, but don’t worry – there is very little discomfort or pain. The sensation has been described as a mild tingling or very slight pinch.

At the end of the treatment, the skin will feel slightly warm. Skin is plump and “baby bottom” smooth. There’s a more even tone, fine lines are diminished, and pores are tighter. These outcomes are realized almost immediately, and will last for several days. The heat energy introduced through the explosion is the reason why skin looks and feels plump and tighter, and that fine lines are noticeably diminished. As the heat is pulsed deep into the skin, the skin’s natural healing mechanisms are activated in the deeper layers of the skin. Cellular turnover is stimulated. Fibroblasts are ignited to begin regenerating collagen and elastin. Over a few weeks to months, the regenerative results will continue. For longer term change in the tone, firmness, and radiance of the skin, multiple treatments are recommended.

• Redness
• Swelling
• Dry skin and flakiness
• Itching 

• Avoid stepping out in the sun for 24-48 hours. If you do, apply an SPF 50 sunscreen and protect yourself from the sun as best you can.
• Wash your face twice a day with a gentle cleanser. Do not use face scrubs.
• Use an oil- or water-based moisturizer, depending on your skin type.
• Sleep on a clean satin pillowcase.
• Avoid products that contain Retin-A, tretinoin, and hydroquinone.
• Do not apply chemical peels like glycolic and lactic acids.
• Avoid topical acne medications.

Your skin will immediately feel smoother and look instantly refreshed. Results are accumulative, more treatments mean better results. Carbon Laser Facials are great for a one-time feel good, pick-me-up, or something to do monthly for improving and sustaining the quality of your skin. Each treatment builds upon the previous one. Once the regeneration of cell turnover is started, the best way to keep making improvement to the skin is to commit to a series. 3 – 5 treatments over a period of 2 – 3 months with a booster treatment every 6 months is recommended for the best results.