New Broadband Light Technology Dramatically Improves Aging and Photo Damaged Skin

The Skin Center Medical Spa Offers Photo Rejuvenation with the Sciton Laser in Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, Ohio

Pittsburgh, PA - March 31, 2006 — For the lucky few maintaining a healthy complexion consists of a simple three-step process—cleansing, toning and moisturizing—repeated once in the mornings and then again in the evenings. For others, no matter how often they repeat the process, the health of their complexion is out of their control. Visible signs of aging, sun damage and unwanted pigmentation mask their true complexion. Now, revolutionary laser technology harnesses the power of Broadband Light (BBL) to unveil the skin’s natural beauty through Photo Rejuvenation.

“The Sciton laser uses interchangeable wavelength filters, allowing for the treatment of a wide range of skin conditions. In addition, the hand piece has an integrated cooling crystal that regulates the skin temperature throughout the entire procedure, providing consistency in the results and comfort for the patient,” said Dr. Dominic Brandy, founding medical director of The Skin Center Medical Spa.

During a Photo Rejuvenation treatment, Broadband Light technology is used to provide pulsed light to the treatment area. The Broadband Light energy gently heats the upper layers of skin. The treated areas absorb the heat, which stimulates new collagen production. The new collagen gives the skin a firmer, smoother appearance. In addition, the photothermal energy dramatically reduces, if not eliminates fine wrinkles, redness, age spots, freckles and many other types of unwanted pigmentation.

“In a very short period of time patients see their true complexion, the freckles fade away, fine wrinkles diminish and redness disappears,” said Brandy. “The results are truly remarkable.”

Following a Photo Rejuvenation treatment, the treated area may appear red, which will dissipate within a few hours. Pigmented areas will darken after treatment and then begin to fade and eventually flake off. Treated skin appears smoother, fine wrinkles and pores are less noticeable and sun spots and uneven pigmentation fades.

In addition to non-invasive medical treatments like Photo Rejuvenation, The Skin Center Medical Spa specializes in a number of surgical procedures including upper and lower eyelids, nose contouring, chin augmentation, the QuickLift™, hair restoration, breast augmentation liposuction and abdominal tucks.

Dominic Brandy, MD, is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with 25 years experience performing various aesthetic procedures. Dr. Brandy is an instructor in the fellowship program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology and serves as medical director for The Skin Center Medical Spa with locations in Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio.

The Skin Center Medical Spa is the region’s premier, full-service medical spa offering the latest advancements in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. Our medical staff provides prescription-grade skin care, physician-directed laser treatments and cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. The Skin Center Medical Spa was founded in 1981 in Pittsburgh, PA, by Dominic Brandy, MD, a board certified cosmetic surgeon and instructor in the fellowship program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology. For more information about The Skin Center Medical Spa, contact 1 (800) 429-1151 or visit www.theskincentermd.com.