Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing using Biolace

The revolutionary, cutting-edge laser procedure

Benefits

The Future of Skin Resurfacing

  • FDA-cleared for safe, effective, and in-demand dermatologic skin resurfacing therapy.
  • Waterlase perforates the thin outer layer of skin (epidermis) and heats the underlying skin (dermis), which stimulates the growth of collagen — a protein that improves skin firmness and texture.
  • Promotes even skin resurfacing, allowing surrounding untreated skin to signal extracellular matrix for growth and wound healing.
  • No local or topical anesthetic is required for many procedures.
  • Reduced risk of complications compared to more invasive procedures.
  • Proven wavelength — effective full-face treatment while reaching the dermis layer.
  • Single-use disposable applicators for patient safety.

Your Cosmetic Dentist in Park Ridge, IL

Welcome to North Shore Dental Group

Dr. Luma established her practice in 2008; only 2 years after starting to practice dentistry in 2006. Dr. Luma Naim specializes in beautifying smiles, maintaining dental health, and helping you improve your appearance. Our experienced and friendly staff takes great pride in keeping your teeth healthy and your smile beautiful. We promise you that the veneers, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures will look as good as or better than the teeth nature gave you. And to make sure we keep that promise, the products we recommend and use are of the highest quality and incredibly durable. You can trust your smile with us.

How does it work?

Fractional Handpiece

The Waterlase Fractional Handpiece treats only fractions of the skin by perforating the epidermis with 10 microbeams in a row.

  • “Pixelated” perforations (about 250 μm diameter) are made in the skin as the clinician moves the handpiece in a single pass.
  • Coagulation of the dermal collagen is produced, which increases cutaneous contraction after healing.
  • Surrounding tissue is left intact and undamaged.
  • Rapid re-epithelialization in less than 24-48 hours, minimizing downtime.
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A Look at Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing

Changing the Face of Dentistry

Introducing the Waterlase Fractional Handpiece, leveraging the Er,Cr:YSGG, 2780nm all-tissue laser! Take your practice to the next level with fractional laser skin resurfacing treatment for total facial esthetics. Fractional skin resurfacing is a laser treatment that stimulates your skin’s renewal process to reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin and lip/smile lines marred by facial aging, acne scarring, sun damage, textural irregularities, poor skin tone/texture, fine lines and wrinkles.

Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment

Technical Specifications

Laser Medium

Er,Cr YSGG

Wavelength

2780 nm

Operating modes

pulsed

Pulse width, μs

700 μs

Pulses per second 

15 Hz

Total energy/pulse

100 – 400 mJ

Energy per spot

10 – 40 mJ

Spot Diameter

250um

Laser Medium

2780 nm

Spot spacing

0.9 mm & 1.0mm* in Y direction (*based on movement speed of 15 mm/second)

Fluence per spot

20 - 82 J/cm22

Surface coverage

5% (single pass; *based on movement speed of 15 mm/second)

Please contact your local distributor for additional product information outside of the United States.

Discover the Potential of Skin Rejuvenation

Waterlase ReNew Skin Resurfacing

● Experience potential improvements in skin appearance
● May help minimize the appearance of certain skin concerns
● Enjoy shorter recovery times with minimally invasive Waterlase ReNew

“It vastly reduced the dullness and brought the glow out. It reduced some fine lines, forehead crows feet, and around my mouth. I also have a lot of redness and it's brought that down. I can’t wait for my next appointment. I was also blown away by how quickly I recovered and was back to looking normal in 2-3 days. It was so easy during and after the procedure!”

 

— Jessica, Illinois

How Skin Resurfacing Works

You may have heard of “Re-epithelialization” or the “Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM)”. These natural body processes are integral to skin resurfacing.
1. Micro-injuries Propel Natural Repair: The Waterlase Fractional Handpiece delivers laser light energy into precise rows of micro-perforations in the surface of the skin, activating the skin’s innate repair mechanism for controlled skin rejuvenation.
2. Cellular Renewal Unfolds: Surrounding cells from the undisturbed tissue migrate to assist healing in the targeted tissue. Basal cells proliferate and migrate, sculpting new skin layers for a refreshed surface.
3. Integration into the Outer Skin Layer: Newly formed cells seamlessly integrate in the outer layer, potentially enhancing texture and appearance.
4. Collagen and Elastin Creation: During this process, new collagen and elastin production may contribute to improved firmness, which can assist with wrinkles.

Waterlase Fractional Handpiece

● Precise Fractional Treatment: The Waterlase Fractional Handpiece delivers precise rows of tiny microbeams of laser energy in combination with a cooling spray of air and water for a minimally invasive treatment that heals more rapidly than other types of skin resurfacing lasers.
● Coagulation Enhances Healing: Promote healing with increased cutaneous contraction after treatment.
● Rapid Re-epithelialization: Fractional treatment allows you to recover quickly with skin healing in just 48 hours, minimizing downtime. “Full-surface ablative procedures with a CO2 laser, for example, has been shown to produce 1 –2 weeks of downtime and skin redness lasting for an average of 2 –4.5 months”.

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The Waterlase Fractional Handpiece sprays a cooling mist of water while using laser light energy to create micro-perforations in the skin surface.

Waterlase Versus Other Lasers

● Waterlase integrates laser light engergy with a cooling water spray for a gentle treatment, respecting the ECM’s delicate role in skin repair.
●  Unlike hot lasers, Waterlase minimizes the risk of thermal effects, providing a safer and more patient friendly experience.
● No need for local anesthetics for most procedures.
●  Reduced risk of complications in comparison to other, more invasive approaches.
●  Fast recovery for minimal downtime—reclaim your skin’s glow swiftly.

Explore the transformative possibilities of Waterlase ReNew Skin Resurfacing, harmonizing with the natural processes of Re-epithelialization and the amazing Extra Cellular Matrix. Consult with our experienced team to rediscover the allure of your skin with grace and scientific finesse! Reclaim radiant skin with confidence.

Dr. Luma Now Offers Minimally Invasive Laser Treatment in Park Ridge, Illinois

Summary: Dr. Luma is pleased to be a dentist in Park Ridge, Illinois who now offers highly effective BIOLASE Waterlase™ technology in her office. Waterlase Dentistry is revolutionizing the way certain dental procedures are performed, including treatments for periodontal disease and tooth decay. Dr. Luma is qualified to utilize the minimally invasive Waterlase™ to treat many dental conditions with less discomfort to the patient and in some cases use less to no anesthetic. Waterlase Dentistry uses laser energy and a gentle spray of water to perform a wide range of dental procedures — without the heat, vibration, and pressure associated with the dental drill, and in many cases without the blood of a traditional scalpel. Dr. Luma offers an array of Waterlase™ treatments to patients who would prefer to receive the latest laser treatment as an alternative to more traditional oral surgery methods.

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Those who suffer from anxiety due to past dental experiences or fear of needles are more likely to feel calm and relaxed when receiving treatment with the gentle Waterlase™ system, with many patients reporting no or less pain, and many cases of fewer shots. Laser-based dental care has also been shown to cause less swelling and bleeding at the treatment site. Patients have been shown to recover more quickly, with faster healing, with the use of Waterlase, making dental care a much more convenient and pleasant experience. Additionally, Waterlase speeds up many procedures, allowing for same-day dental treatments without patients being referred out and wasting days of examinations and scheduling multiple-day procedures.

 

Patients who are interested in making an appointment with a dentist in Park Ridge, Illinois who utilizes laser technology to treat various oral problems are invited to schedule an appointment with Dr. Luma’s office at their convenience. To learn more about this cutting-edge dentistry technology visit biolase.com

About BIOLASE

BIOLASE, Inc. is a medical device company and global market leader in the manufacturing and marketing of proprietary dental laser systems that enable dentists and dental specialists to perform a broad range of minimally invasive dental procedures, including cosmetic, restorative, and surgical applications. BIOLASE's laser systems are designed to provide clinically superior, patient-friendly results for many types of common dental procedures compared to those achieved with traditional instruments. BIOLASE has sold over 36,200 laser systems to date in over 90 countries around the world.

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Waterlase Dentistry

A More Gentle Dental Experience

Waterlase dentistry is one of the most advanced dental treatments available to Dentists today. Waterlase uses a patented technology that combines focused light energy with a stream of water for a highly precise, exceptionally gentle dental experience. Waterlase allows your dentist to perform a wide range of procedures with benefits including.

  • Less pain and faster healing time, with less trauma to teeth and gums
  • Less usage of anesthetic for most procedures
  • Treatment of more than one part of the mouth in one visit, eliminating referrals and specialist visits in many cases.
  • Making dental care a more relaxing experience for you!

The Benefits of Waterlase Dentistry

More Comfortable

Waterlase Laser dentistry uses laser energy combined with a cool spray of water to perform a wide range of dental procedures without the heat, vibration, and pressure associated with the dental drill. With many procedures, it’s possible to use less anesthetic, or no anesthetic at all. Many patients report only feeling a cooling sensation from the water spray!

More Convenient

With Waterlase Laser Dentistry, dental visits can often be shorter, and more can be completed in a single visit. When procedures can be done without anesthesia, you save time. When procedures can be completed faster, your Waterlase Dentist can complete more in the same scheduled visit and save you the time of running around to various specialists. Diagnosis, and treatment on the same day!

More Precise

A Waterlase Dentist can remove decay far more precisely than the drill. This saves more of the healthy parts of your tooth and avoids micro-fracturing damage that might occur with drilling in traditional methods.

What Can Waterlase Dentistry Do?

Waterlase Dentistry may be used to treat your gums or other soft and hard tissue in your mouth to:

Improve Your Smile

We may suggest contouring or shaping your gums using Waterlase Dentistry to improve the appearance of your smile – safely removing excess gum tissue that may give you a “gummy” smile, or make your front teeth appear irregular in size or shape.

Remove Oral Growths

Quickly and safely remove growths or excess tissue in your mouth including gum tissue over an unerupted tooth, small “tags” called papilla, and growths called fibromas.

Fix a "Tongue Tie" Or Prevent Gum Recession

Connections that restrict the movement of your tongue or cause your gums to recede can be “released” with less post operative pain. This can even assist with speech impediments resulting from tongue tie, and latching problems for babies!

Treat Cavities

Waterlase Dentistry helps treat cavities without the heat, vibration, and pressure associated with a dental drill. It removes decay, reduces bacteria at cavity site, and is usually performed in less time due to the reduction or elimination of anesthetic in some cases.

Treat Periodontal Disease

Waterlase Dentistry removes debris and bacteria between your teeth and gums that can cause bleeding gums, gum recession, and even loss of teeth. For moderate to severe gum disease, ask your doctor about REPAIR™ minimally invasive periodontal treatment.

Pediatric Dentistry

Provide your youngest patients with gentler, kinder, faster procedures with Waterlase Dentistry. Waterlase provides a safe and easy alternative for treating cavities, with less pain, less shots, and often children only feel the cool water spray! Waterlase is a transformative tool for helping children with frenectomies and tongue-ties, making the procedure faster healing, and less traumatic for both the patient and parent.

 

Waterlase may also be used to perform other procedures that could benefit your oral health.

 

Contact us today to find out if Waterlase Dentistry is right for you.

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