Energy devices, including LASER (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) can provide immediate and dramatic skin enhancement and rejuvenation.

River Med Spa has four laser wavelengths, each providing specific functionality and benefit:

Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) 1064 nm eliminates vascular lesions including spider veins, cherry angiomas, rosacea, and rhinophyma (whiskey nose).
810 Diode Laser is an optimal laser for hair removal. Its large spot size and ability to provide 10 pulses per second make short order of large treatment areas.
Q-Switched YAG/KTP (1064nm/532nm) microsecond laser pulverises a wide range of tattoo pigments.
Er:YAG (erbium yag) – targets water superficially resulting in a superficial ablation. The result is beautiful new skin, with less burn and faster healing than traditional CO2 lasers.

River Med Spa has an extremely versatile IPL platform. With the use of highly exacting filters therapies can be directed toward:

Acne Treatment
Hair Removal
Vascular reduction
Pigment reduction
Photo Rejuvenation

IPL Acne Reduction

IPL (1200⥋450λ) very effectively destroys acne-causing bacteria. Historically, dermatologists would employ topical antibiotics and systemic medications to achieve the same objective. With IPL these objectives are met quickly, and with the additional benefit of reduction of redness/inflammation.

Choose either single treatment or — for better results and cost savings — a package of three treatments.

IPL Pigment Reduction

IPL (1200⥋570λ) is able to break up sun spots and brown pigmentations. Lymphatic processes are then able to remove the degradated pigments. The result is markedly clearer skin with more even coloration, particularly with several treatments.

Choose either single treatment or — for better results and cost savings — a package of three treatments.

IPL Vascular Reduction

IPL (1200⥋510λ) targets the red & blue vascular pigments found in capillaries, spider veins, cherry hemangiomas (red spots), and rosacea. As with other pigment degradation, the immune and lymphatics then can effectively remove these pigments and structures.

Choose either single treatment or — for better results and cost savings — a package of three treatments.

Laser Vascular Reduction

Nd:YAG (1064λ) Laser targets red and blue vascular pigments more DEEPLY than IPL. Excellent for spot reduction of prominent capillaries, spider veins, cherry hemangiomas (red spots), and rosacea are very effectively treated. As with other pigment degradation, the immune and lymphatics then can effectively remove these pigments and structures.

Choose either single treatment or — for better results and cost savings — a package of three treatments.

Laser Skin Resurfacing - Face, Neck, Décolletage

Er:YAG (2940λ) Laser targets the water in the superficial epidermis causing a (fractional) superficial ablation of the skin. The result is a resurfacing of the skin with improved clarity and homogeneity.

Laser Tattoo Removal

Q-Switched (1064/532λ) Laser pulverizes ink pigments…erasing tattoos dramatically. Note that Laser tattoo removal works best on darker pigments, such as black, red, dark blue/green. Light colors such as yellows and light blues are more difficult and will require additional sessions.

Choose either single treatment or — for better results and cost savings — a package of three treatments.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser Diode (810λ) is extremely effective for hair removal for all skin types. Generally, several sessions will be required as laser ablates the hair follicle most optimally during the growth phase. Sessions are typically, 4-6 weeks apart.