Primera Plastic Surgery
1035 Primera Boulevard
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: (407) 333-3040
Fax: (407) 333-3496
Mon–Fri: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Med Spa only)
The pulsed dye laser (PDL) from Candela™ uses a concentrated beam of light that targets blood vessels in the skin that cause discoloration. The light converts into heat, destroying the blood vessel while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged. The PDL laser is one of the advanced laser skin treatments Dr. Edward J. Gross uses at his practice in Winter Park, Florida.
At Primera Plastic Surgery, Dr. Gross restores evenly colored skin for people from the Orlando metro area, including:
Dr. Gross has extensive training, certification, and experience with the pulsed dye laser. Request a consultation today with him today, or call our office at (407) 333-3040.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Dr. Gross uses this laser for the treatment of conditions such as:
Take charge of your own comfort with Pro-Nox™! Available for select procedures, this self-administered pain management system provides fast-acting relief without needles or prescription medications. Plus, you can even drive home afterward! Learn more about how Pro-Nox enhances your comfort and satisfaction.
The pulsed dye laser can do it all – from correcting red and brown skin discoloration to eliminating virtually all vascular and pigmented lesions. It features advanced micropulse technology, multiple handpieces for treating various spot sizes, and a patented Dynamic Cooling Device™ system, which reduces downtime by minimizing discomfort, purpura, and bruising.
This laser can be used for all ages and most skin types. You will feel a slight warmth during your procedure, but your skin will be cooled with a coolant spray.
The PDL laser requires no anesthesia or injections. Treatments can be as short as a few minutes, depending on the size of the treated area. Most patients can return to work the same day.
Side effects are generally minimal and include temporary bruising and pigmentary changes. Dr. Gross recommends wearing sunblock consistently for 1 month before treatment, as tanned skin blocks the laser light and results in a higher chance of side effects. Scarring is extremely rare with this laser.
Patients should avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks following their treatment. Moisturizer applied 2 to 3 times per day will protect the skin and speed healing. Sun protection will help minimize the chance of pigmentary changes. Patients can wear makeup starting on day 2. If any crust forms, patients should not pick or try to remove it. Any bruising should fade relatively quickly over a 3- to 10-day period.
“This laser combines ‘cool touch technology’ with yellow light, which is very safe and prevents damage to surrounding tissue.”
– Dr. Gross
