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Chicago Skin Solutions offers a wide array of services all dedicated to making patients look and feel their best. Bradley Hulten, M.D., believes that by using the latest technology and a good medical grade skin care line, he and his knowledgeable staff can help patients slow down the signs of aging and correct any damage that has already occurred. Services include Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, Radiesse, Juvaderm, Perlane, Thermage (non-invasive skin tightening and body contouring), laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, laser leg vein treatments, photo-facial treatments (removal of sun damage), chemical peels, microdermabrasion, customized facials, and a medical grade skin care line. Dr. Hulten works with his patients’ goals in mind and together they create a treatment plan that will help the patient achieve his or her desired outcome, to ultimately look better and feel great. Major credit cards are accepted. Financing is available through CareCredit.

Are there any side effects?

After treatment you can expect localized swelling and a slight reddening of the skin, which usually lasts about an hour, although it may occasionally last for a couple of days.
Cold, calming gel may be applied to treated areas to help with swelling and redness.

How permanent is IPL/LASER hair removal?

Once the light destroys an active hair follicle, that follicle will never produce another hair. However, no practitioner can completely guarantee that after an individual completes his or her series of treatments hair won’t grow back on the treated area. This is because hair follicles can stay in the dormant phase for an extended period of time. Most clients experience a seventy-five to ninety percent reduction in hair. Hair that grows back is much finer and sparser in quantity. Sometimes hormonal fluctuations may activate dormant follicles. If this happens, individual hairs or isolated patches of hair may appear on the treated areas, and touch-up treatments may be required. Once the light cauterizes these new active follicles, they will stop producing hairs.

How many treatments will I need?

Typically 4 to 8 treatments will be necessary to reach the majority of the hair follicles while they are in the active growth phase. The number of treatments will also vary depending on skin color, hair color, and the coarseness of the hair being treated.

Why are multiple treatments necessary?

Everyone’s hair grows in cycles. The light can only permanently destroy hair follicles that are in the active growing cycle. Since only about ten to thirty percent of your follicles are in this phase at any one time, multiple treatments give the light a chance to treat the dormant follicles as they cycle through the active stage.

How is IPL/LASER technology used to safely remove unwanted hair?

The IPL/LASER machine emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin and targets the pigment in the hair follicles. The pigmentation that exists in hair attracts the light and causes it to convert to heat, which cauterizes the base of the hair follicle. The hair follicle dies and should never again produce a hair. The light does not harm pores or the structures of the surrounding skin.

Why is hair reduction with IPL/LASER better than shaving or waxing?

If you ever had any part of your body waxed or shaved, you know all about repetitive expense and pain. You know about ingrown hairs, and you’ve had to allow unsightly, unwanted hair to grow between appointments. IPL Hair Removal can reduce your unwanted hair permanently.

Treatments leave the skin smooth to the touch, destroys ingrown hairs, and diminishes the shadow caused by the root or the hair follicle.

PERMANENT HAIR REDUCTION

Laser and light therapy has become one of the most effective ways to treat unwanted hair. It is performed by using a light that is absorbed through the pigment in the hair follicle, therefore damaging the follicle and prohibiting growth without damaging the skin. Treatments are fast, can be completed in in as little as 15 minutes for upper lip. chin, underarm, regular bikini and side of face. After a series of 6 treatments, patients can see an 80%-95% long-term hair reduction in almost any part of the body. There is very little discomfort and no downtime. Side effects may include some redness and swelling at the hair follicle which will disappear in a short time.

What does Photorejuvenation actually do?

The light delivers a series of gentle pulses of light into the skin. The light penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the blood vessels and areas of irregular pigmentation. The body can then begin its natural healing process of re-absorbation of the treated area.

What conditions can be improved by Photorejuvenation?

Photorejuvenation treatments are used to improve rosacea, broken capillaries, sun damage, skin texture, age spots, mild acne, and irregular pigmentation. It may also reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as large pores.

IPL Photo Rejuvenation - Photo Facials

Intense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation and Photofacials are the same treatment. They are an advanced way to restore the true beauty of your skin. It visibly improves the texture and appearance of skin by reducing redness, freckling, pore size, uneven texture, and even some fine lines. Photorejuvenation can also be used in conjunction with microdermabrasion for enhanced results. Each treatment can take anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes. There is no downtime except for slight redness of the skin for a day. Patients should have follow-up treatments to maintain optimal results. In severe cases of Rosacea, Melasma and Sun Damage we recommend up to 6 treatments every 2-4 weeks for best results.

Chicago Skin Solutions

Many patients have asked us to start a blog on our treatments, procedures, new anti-aging trends, medical skin care and the latest news in technology from hair removal to skin tightening. So we will start here with who we are and what we do.

Chicago Skin Solutions is a medical and anti-aging spa offering many non-invasive procedures to men and women. We perform medical treatments by using the latest technology to help patients enhance the look and feel of their skin and their overall appearance. We offer a cosmeceutical skin care line to slow down and correct the process of aging or damaged skin. By providing both medical and anti-aging treatments our patients can have the comfort of knowing we are truly working to make them look their best.

All procedures are supervised by Dr. Bradley Hulten, M.D. and his highly trained staff members. All staff members are discrete, professional and knowledgeable in many aspects of non-invasive cosmetic procedures. Dr. Hulten is a Board Certified Physician with the State of Illinois. He has twelve years experience working with patients in the Chicago area. He also has expertise in cosmetic laser surgery and aesthetic skin care. Non-invasive cosmetic procedures offer a quick recovery, little or no down time and often can be completed in less than an hour. This makes our procedures perfect for your busy schedule.