The HGM continuous wave yellow light laser may be necessary for complete removal of thicker, darker birthmarks. After several treatments, the redness improves and flattening of the scar tissue occurs. Injections and silastic gels help improve these unsightly scars. Patients dislike signs of aging on the back of hands and face where sun damage has occurred. Laser treatment of brown spots is easy, requiring no numbing.
Healing is quick without blistering or bruising.
The Coherent Ultrapulse Laser Lasers are also now being used in hair transplantation. Dr. Walter Unger, a Toronto transplant specialist, is spearheading the technology that uses lasers in hair transplantation. Dr. Griffin has joined Dr. Unger as part of a group of hair transplant surgeons who teach new techniques. Click here to go back. Click here to go home.