Welcome to Cochrane Laser Solutions
Welcome to Cochrane Laser Solutions. We are a Registered Nurse owned and operated clinic and all protocols are designed by our RN. Our physician trained staff seek to provide the highest quality of care for all our clients. We provide only the best in proven FDA approved Laser, aesthetic services and the Istitute Dermed Skin Care Line. Our consultants will gladly take the time to understand your skin care goals and work with you to customize an individually tailored treatment regimen. Our location is comforting and relaxing and we offer flexible business hours including Saturdays.
Acne: Improve your skin under the care and supervision of our staff.
A majority of teenagers and young adults suffer from some form of acne. One of the main causes of acne are hormones produced during puberty. The hormones trigger the production of sebum in the sebaceous gland, which clogs the pore. This can lead to infection causing swelling and spots. Even though it begins in puberty, many adults in their 30's and 40's still battle this condition.
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition affecting the sebaceous follicles, which contain the oil producting sebaceous glands. Usually found on the face, neck shoulders and upper back, the symptoms include whiteheads, blackheads, red spots, nodules and cysts.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy reach the deeper layers of skin without harming the skin's surface. Our laser system damages the oil (sebaceous) glands, causing them to produce less oil. This therapy can also improve skin texture and lessen the appearance of scars.
Cosmetic procedures
Chemical peels and microdermabrasion may be helpful in controlling acne. These cosmetic procedures — which have traditionally been used to lessen the appearance of fine lines, sun damage and minor facial scars — are most effective when used in combination with other acne treatments.
Chemical peels Chemicals, such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid, applied to your skin help remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, remove whiteheads and blackheads, and can generate new skin growth. These chemical peels are often used with acne creams or gels for better penetration of the medication. Depending on strength of the chemical, side effects of chemical peels range from temporary redness, blisters, scaling and crusting to scarring, infection and abnormal skin coloring. Chemical Peels
Six to eight treatments every two weeks – four weeks is recommended.
Microdermabrasion This procedure exfoliates and unclogs pores. Similar to chemical peels, microdermabrasion is often used with other acne treatments to increase their effectiveness.
Pimples occur when excess skin oil and flaking skin plug the opening of a hair folicle and create the ideal environment for acne bacteria to grow. This procedure involves use of diamond tipped wands to exfoliate dry, dead cells.. Almost immediately, rough, dry or scaly skin begins to disappear. As the outer skin is sloughed away, much of the keratin/dead skin cells are removed and the acne can be reduced. Six to eight treatments every two weeks is recommended.
Finally, our Institute Dermed line has a wide variety of cleansing and toning products and concentrated serums specially formulated for Acne Grade I or Acne Grade II/III.A consultation is required prior to acne treatments to ensure the right treatments are done for you.