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Lawrence J. Fortier, M.D. operates on the premise that comprehensive quality medical care can be provided efficiently and effectively to a client by a well-trained dermatologist. We work hard to provide all of our patients with a caring and comfortable environment and to effectively meet all your needs with experience, competence and compassion. We stay abreast of the latest technological advances in the field so that we can offer them at our Cosmetic Laser & Skin Care Center as soon as they become available. Here is a partial list of the latest services available to our clients:

PowerPeel™ microdermabrasion
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and maintaining its health is just as important as taking care of the rest of yourself.

By gently, precisely exfoliating the surface of your skin over a course of weekly sessions, Power Peel™ treatments whisk away years of dull build-up revealing a more beautiful you.

If you’re like most people, you will find Power Peel™ treatments to be relaxing and enjoyable. The treatment itself will feel like a delicate exfoliating scrub brushed over the surface of your skin. Following the treatment, your skin will be treated with specially selected products designed to soothe and moisturize.
                                                              — excerpt from PowerPeel™ brochure

Medline™ Laser System

The MedLite Laser for Tattoo Removal – Because You Are Allowed To Change Your Mind.
 
The advent of Q-Switched lasers has permitted the removal of most tattoo inks with a very low risk of scarring. The MedLite Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser is the laser of choice in this class of laser.
 
The MedLite laser removes tattoo ink with the energy of light. A specific wavelength of light passes into the skin, but is absorbed by the ink. The rapid absorption of light energy causes the tattoo ink to break into tiny particles, which can then be removed by the body’s natural filtering systems.
 
Professional, amateur, traumatic and surgical tattoos can be removed. On the average, professional tattoos require 6-8 treatments, while amateur tattoos require 4-5 treatments, all spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart.
 
Does the laser remove colored tattoos?
Dark blue and red inks will resolve the best. Oranges and purples usually fade as well. Green and yellow inks are the most difficult to remove, and additional treatments are needed to produce significant fading.
 
Will the tattoo completely disappear?
In many cases, yes. Greater than 95% fading of the tattoo may be accomplished. However, it is important to know that there are many, many types of tattoo inks in use worldwide today, none of which are regulated by the FDA. Not knowing which tattoo ink was used, or how deeply it was applied, makes it impossible for the physician to predict the exact degree of removal on any given tattoo.
 
Is the process painful?
The MedLite laser emits light in very short pulses. The impact of the energy from the powerful pulse of light is similar to the snap of a small rubber band on the skin. The majority of patients do not require anesthesia, depending on the size and location of the tattoo. Anesthesia creams are available if needed.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation for Wrinkles & Acne Scars

This is one of the latest and most exciting cosmetic procedures available. It is perfect for those looking for a safe, quick procedure to rejuvenate and revitalize the skin. Laser skin rejuvenation has become the procedure of choice among top celebrities, as well as the “working” population who cannot afford time away from work to recover from more intense procedures or who want a better solution to sun-damaged, aging or acne-scarred skin.
 
How does laser skin rejuvenation work?
Collagen provides the support network to our skin. As we age, the collagen breaks down, causing lines and wrinkles. The laser works by stimulating collagen production. As the new collagen is generated, lines and wrinkles are decreased. Patients report, and studies have confirmed, that this procedure results in a refreshed appearance, smoother skin texture, an even skin tone, and a decrease in pore size. Those with difficult acne scarring will also notice a marked improvement.
 
The MedLite laser used for skin rejuvenation is one of the safest lasers on the market today. Laser skin rejuvenation is not painful. This procedure eliminates the recovery associated with other ablative laser skin resurfacing treatments. Laser skin rejuvenation does not remove any surface skin or cause any visible effect beyond a mild to moderate redness, which usually fades within an hour after treatment.

Laser Treatment for Pigmented Lesions

Now you can take effective action against obvious brown spots: age spots, freckles, birthmarks with the help of the MedLite laser. Melanin is what gives our skin its color. The amount of melanin in your skin determines if you have a light or dark complexion. Pigmented lesions are dark in color simply because the melanin is abnormally concentrated in one area of the skin. High concentrations of melanin can be due to various factors. Some types are present at birth, but most occur with age, or as a result of overexposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays.
 
The MedLite laser removes pigmented lesions with the energy of light. The specialized light produced by the MedLite laser is absorbed by the pigmented lesion. The unwanted pigment is then destroyed, thus removing or lightening the lesion.
The MedLite is most commonly used for removing brown age spots, “liver spots”, freckles and other brown birthmarks. Your physician will identify your specific type of lesion and discuss the removal success rate associated with your condition.
 
The MedLite is designed to leave normal skin pigmentation intact. After the treatment, the area will feel similar to a light sunburn. Usually an antibacterial ointment and a dressing will be applied to the area immediately after treatment. Most common pigmented lesions are removed within one to two treatments. Common pigmented lesions do not return. Some birthmarks may return after a period of several months to a year. However, the procedure can be repeated.
                                                  — excerpted from Hoya ConBio™ publications

BOTOX® Cosmetic 
Botulinum Toxin Type A
A million people have been treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic since its FDA approval in 2002. In fact, BOTOX® Cosmetic is the only FDA approved treatment for the temporary reduction of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in patients 18 to 65 years of age.
 
Proven. Simple. Effective.
Ten minutes – a few tiny injections – and within days there’s a noticeable improvement. There’s no recovery or downtime. You can even receive BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment on your lunch break. And results last up to four months. Compared to other aesthetic treatment options, BOTOX® Cosmetic is relatively inexpensive. According to a survey by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, it’s one of the least costly facial aesthetic procedures. And when you consider the difference it can make in the appearance of the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows, you may find BOTOX® cosmetic to be a great way to invest in yourself.
                                                         — excerpted from Allergan, Inc. brochure

Aesthera™
Thinking about skin rejuvenation?
PPx™ Skin Rejuvenation or Photopneumatic™ Therapy is an FDA cleared therapy and is the first no pain cosmetic procedure for the treatment of sun damaged and aging skin, including brown spots, redness and broken capillaries, as well as unsightly veins.
 
How is PPx™ Therapy different from other laser and light based treatments for skin rejuvenation?
· Offers superior results with the most advanced treatment technology
· Treatments are gentle and painless
· Treatments are faster
· PPx™ does not require pre-treatment with anesthetics or numbing creams
· Treatments are more hygienic with no risk of infection
 
According to a recent clinical study, 100% of patients surveyed noted that they would choose PPx™ over previously experienced laser and light based treatments for skin rejuvenation.
 
PPx™ Skin Rejuvenation is very comfortable. Patients describe the sensation as being similar to that of a warm massage. It is a no down-time procedure and a no pain procedure.
 
Thinking about hair removal?
PPx™ Hair Removal or Photopneumatic™ Therapy is an FDA cleared therapy and is the first no pain treatment for permanent hair reduction.
 
How is PPx™ different from other laser and light based hair removal treatments?
· Offers superior results with the most advanced treatment technology
· Treatments are gentle and painless
· Treatments are faster. Upper lip may take 1 minute. Underarms might take up to 3 minutes
· Back or legs could take up to 20 minutes
· PPx™ does not require pre-treatment with anesthetics or numbing creams
· Treatments are more hygienic

In general, one needs to return for a touch-up treatment once a year after completing the first full series of hair removal treatments.
 
PPx™ Hair Removal works much in the same way as Skin Rejuvenation: The treatment tip is placed over the area to be treated, the area is gently drawn into the treatment tip, bringing the unwanted hair closer to the skin’s surface. Light energy is gently applied to the treatment area. Unwanted hair is quickly and painlessly destroyed, leaving the skin looking clean and smooth.
                                                                                         — excerpt from Aesthera brochures

Images from: Teamine® Eye Complex Brochure & M.D. FORTÉ Facial Products Brochure