Neo Elite by Aerolase®

Shine MD is excited to be the first clinic in Vancouver to offer NeoSkin Treatments. The Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Award has recognized NeoSkin ® for facial rejuvenation as the Best Facial Laser (2021). It has been named the Best Laser in the Aestheticians Choice Awards (2021) and Best Laser for Hair Removal (2015-2021) by Dermascope Magazine.

NeoSkin by Aerolase^®Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

NeoSkin by Aerolase^®Rosacea, Redness, Spider Veins and Angiomas

NeoSkin by Aerolase^®Rejuvenation and Tightening

Hair Removal

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

NeoSkin by Aerolase^®Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

NeoSkin by Aerolase^® allows patients of all skin types to comprehensively improve their melasma and hyperpigmentation. As a multi-factorial condition that can involve epidermal melanin, dermal melanin, and a vascular component, melasma typically requires a complex treatment regimen to achieve improvement and minimize recurrence. The Neo’s 650-microsecond laser energy is delivered into the dermis and epidermis to break up melanin deposits while shutting down vasculature and inflammation. Due to the unique parameters of the Neo’s energy, treatment is highly tolerable with minimal risk of adverse effects.

It is important to remember that melasma is a chronic skin condition and cannot be eliminated, only improved. The appropriate treatment of melasma with laser devices must be accompanied by strict sun avoidance, sun protection and medical grade skin care that targets pigmentation pathways in your skin cells.

Aerolase^® Neo melasma treatments typically take 15-20 minutes. Neo melasma treatments are safe, effective, and tolerable for all skin types and all forms of melasma. Treatment may be performed without any skin cooling, anesthetic, and even without the need to touch the skin.

NeoSkin by Aerolase^®Rosacea, Redness, Spider Veins and Angiomas

NeoSkin comprehensively addresses rosacea, redness, veins, and broken capillaries. A common condition with skin aging is the appearance of redness and formation of veins and broken capillaries in the skin. Rosacea is a chronic disorder that is characterized by facial flushing and with time the gradual development of persistent facial redness and spider-like blood vessels. It is often punctuated by episodes of inflammatory papules (bumps), pustules (pimples), and swelling. The Aerolase^® Neo effectively addresses redness, rosacea and blood vessels with deep-penetrating energy that suppresses the inflammation causing the redness. It also coagulates the unwanted veins and broken capillaries, which are then gradually cleared by the body’s natural immune response. This treatment sequence is effective at improving the appearance of spider veins and other vascular lesions.

NeoSkin by Aerolase^®Rejuvenation and Tightening

NeoSkin’s 650-microsecond energy targets water in the dermis to stimulate collagen production, which improves skin texture related to acne scars, fine lines, visible pores and tightens skin. Then, if present, NeoSkin targets melanin and hemoglobin to clear brown pigment, clear vascular lesions, and suppress inflammation. This NeoSkin treatment is a quick, tailored treatment to address each patient’s specific needs.

As skin ages there can be many changes that occur. Skin quality can worsen with enlarged pores, texture, and lax skin. Unwanted conditions such as redness, veins, sun damage, and age spots may show up. Acne may follow through adulthood. Whether you are looking to restore your clear, youthful skin or prevent signs of aging, NeoSkin can help achieve your skin goals. First,

NeoSkin treatments typically take 25-30 minutes depending on what conditions need to be addressed and how large the treatment area is (face, neck, chest). Treatment is highly safe, effective, and tolerable for all skin types and may be performed without any skin cooling, anesthetic, and even without the need to touch the skin.

Hair Removal

Laser hair removal uses a combination of heat and energy to destroy the hair follicles without harming the skin around it. The Aerolase^® Neo Elite laser offers patients a uniquely pain-free and gentle way to get rid of any unwanted hair. Most patients who have been treated by other lasers say that being treated with the Aerolase^® Neo Elite is much gentler and more pleasant. During laser hair removal, the hair must be in its growing phase in order to be successfully destroyed. To ensure that we achieve maximal hair reduction during your treatment plan, our laser treatment packages include a series of 6 treatments spaced 3-4 weeks apart. It is important to remember that individual results vary and some patients may require more treatments and touch ups.

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

PFB (Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, i.e. ingrown hairs, razor bumps or beard bumps) is an irritating condition that is commonly caused by shaving. It often appears in patients of darker skin types, including tanned skin and skin types IV through VI. The laser selectively targets melanin in the underlying hair and follicle, as well as hyperpigmentation surrounding the lesion. Due to Aerolase^® lasers’ unique short pulse technology the energy passes through the skin quickly and does not overheat the epidermal melanin to effectively treat the condition.

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About Neo Elite Laser Treatments

Aerolase^® is the only Health Canada approved short pulse Nd:YAG Laser that is able to treat a variety of concerns in all skin types. Treatments involve minimal pain and have minimal to no downtime.

How Does Neo Elite Work?

The NeoSkin laser applies a short pulse Nd-Yag 650-microsecond energy to target melanin, hemoglobin, and water in the skin tissue. This specificity enables the laser to simultaneously target pigmentation, redness and vessels while improving skin texture and collagen. This laser is gaining popularity due the fact that it causes minimal pain during treatment and provides safe, highly efficacious results for a multitude of skin concerns.

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Aerolase^® treatments involve minimal pain and side effects and can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the area and issue being treated. Numbing of the skin is not required and you can carry on with your normal activities shortly after your treatment.

The downtime is minimal with NeoSkin laser treatments.

All skin types are able to receive the NeoSkin treatment safely. This treatment an also be performed on tanned skin, so treatments can be performed all year round.This short pulse laser energy passes through the epidermis so quickly that it does not have time to overheat the epidermal melanocytes, thus avoiding the pigmentary risk that can be associated with some types of laser systems.

Younger patients tolerate this treatment very well.

The treatment is not performed if you are pregnant or have active cold sores.

We recommend stopping your topical retinol and other active skin care one week before treatment to minimize skin irritation.

Patients with a history of cold sores can be pre treated with anti-viral medication to minimize the possibility of triggering a cold sore from the treatment.

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