Dr. Greg Moreno, MD and Dr. Keith Yablonicky, MD lead the laser skin treatment program at MEDHERO, combining board-certified medical expertise with advanced laser technology to address aging signs, acne scars, pigmentation issues, and skin texture problems. Your treatment plan is built around your unique goals and condition, ensuring personalized care that delivers visible improvements with minimal downtime. You can target sun damage, fine lines, or stubborn scarring with our comprehensive options that provide effective solutions for achieving smoother, more radiant skin.
Laser Skin Treatments
Understanding Laser Skin Treatments
Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure that uses focused light energy to improve your appearance by targeting wrinkles, scars, dark spots, and uneven texture. Different wavelengths can address various issues. Some target pigmentation and vascular problems, while others focus on stimulating collagen production to rebuild smoother tissue from within. These treatments range from gentle surface-level improvements to deeper remodeling, depending on the severity of what’s being addressed.
Non-ablative resurfacing delivers controlled heat to the deeper layers without removing the surface, triggering your body’s natural healing response to produce fresh collagen and elastin. This approach means less downtime compared to traditional ablative methods while still providing significant results for aging signs, acne scars, stretch marks, and sun damage. Fractional systems create microscopic treatment zones that leave surrounding tissue intact, which speeds recovery and allows you to return to normal activities quickly after each session.
Our Laser Skin Treatments
We offer three distinct platforms at MEDHERO, each designed to target certain problems with precision and proven results. Our doctor will recommend the best option based on your type, goals, and desired downtime.
LaseMD
LaseMD combines fractional technology with a unique serum delivery system to improve overall tone, texture, and luminosity. The ultra-precise device creates microscopic channels that allow specialized serums to penetrate deeply while simultaneously triggering collagen production. This option excels at reducing pigmentation issues, melasma, and sun damage while giving your complexion a noticeable glow in just days.
1540 ICON
The 1540 ICON fractional erbium device targets textural problems like acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks through controlled heating of the dermis. This non-ablative approach stimulates your body’s natural healing process to rebuild smoother tissue over time without removing the surface layer. You’ll see gradual improvements as new collagen forms over several months, particularly effective for deeper scarring.
1064 ICON
The 1064 ICON uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology to address vascular and pigmentation issues including spider veins, age spots, freckles, and redness. The wavelength targets hemoglobin in blood vessels and melanin in dark spots, breaking them down so your body can naturally eliminate them. This versatile head also reduces unwanted facial hair and improves overall tone for complete facial renewal.
How Our Laser Skin Treatments Work
Comprehensive Evaluation and Selection
LaseMD, 1540 ICON, or 1064 ICON each address different needs. Dr. Yablonicky or Dr. Moreno will examine you closely, discuss what you want to achieve, and review your medical history to ensure resurfacing is appropriate. They’ll explain which platform works best for your situation and set realistic expectations for results. This conversation covers how many sessions you’ll likely need, recovery timeline, and any preparations required before your first appointment.
Personalized Protocol Development
Our doctor designs a schedule based on the severity of what you’re addressing and your desired outcomes. The plan may combine different wavelengths to tackle multiple issues simultaneously, such as using IPL for pigmentation while the 1540 fractional erbium targets texture and acne scars. Spacing between sessions allows adequate healing time, typically ranging from four to six weeks depending on intensity.
Precision Application With Comfort Measures
After cleansing thoroughly, we apply a topical numbing solution and give it about thirty minutes to take effect. Dr. Moreno or a trained provider then uses the selected device to treat the targeted areas, adjusting settings as needed for different zones of your face or body. The entire application usually takes just a few minutes to complete, though the full appointment including prep and post-care may last thirty to sixty minutes.
Post-Treatment Care for Optimal Results
Immediately following the procedure, we apply a soothing serum to calm the treated area and minimize inflammation. You’ll receive instructions about which products to avoid for the next two to three days, along with guidance on gentle cleansing and moisturizing. Protecting from sun exposure is critical during the healing phase, so daily broad-spectrum sunscreen becomes non-negotiable until you’ve fully recovered.
Progress Monitoring and Adjustments
We schedule your next session according to the plan, typically four to six weeks after the initial visit. During follow-up appointments, Dr. Yablonicky assesses your healing progress and results, making any necessary adjustments to settings or timing. Most patients complete a series of three to six sessions for optimal outcomes, though some see significant improvement after just one or two depending on their situation.
Why Choose Us for Laser Skin Treatments
Customizing wavelength, intensity, and pulse duration to your skin type demands medical expertise beyond standard technician training. Dr. Yablonicky brings over a decade of board certification and analyzes how different tissue types respond to thermal injury, allowing him to predict healing patterns and customize settings for your complexion rather than using factory presets. The emergency medicine background both physicians share means they recognize how skin reacts to controlled thermal damage and can adjust laser parameters mid-treatment based on immediate tissue response.
You won’t find aggressive sales tactics or pressure to purchase package deals that may not suit your needs at MEDHERO. Our ownership structure keeps decision-making local since Dr. Moreno and Dr. Yablonicky aren’t answering to corporate investors demanding revenue targets, which allows them to prioritize what actually benefits your complexion over maximizing appointment volume.
Renew Your Complexion With Our Advanced Laser Skin Treatments
Achieving smoother, clearer skin begins with physician expertise that matches advanced laser platforms to your individual needs and aesthetic objectives. Dr. Greg Moreno, MD and Dr. Keith Yablonicky, MD evaluate your complexion thoroughly and recommend whether LaseMD, 1540 ICON, or 1064 ICON will best address what you want to improve at our La Costa and San Clemente offices.
Watch real before-and-after results on our Facebook page, Instagram feed, and YouTube channel, read honest patient experiences on our Yelp profile, and find precise directions through Google Maps to either location. Call our MEDHERO team at 949.218.4455 in San Clemente or 760.652.6071 in La Costa/Carlsbad to arrange your initial appointment and discover how physician-supervised laser therapy can deliver the results you want.
FAQs
How much is laser skin resurfacing?
Resurfacing varies based on the technology used, the size of the treatment area, and the number of sessions required for what you’re addressing. You’ll need to consult with our practice directly to discuss your plan during your initial evaluation. Dr. Yablonicky or Dr. Moreno will provide detailed information about your personalized program during your consultation.
Can lasers remove scars?
These devices can significantly reduce the appearance of many scar types, including acne scars, surgical scars, and injury-related scarring, though complete removal isn’t always possible. The 1540 fractional erbium option works particularly well for textural scars by stimulating collagen production to rebuild smoother tissue over time. Deeper or older scars typically require multiple sessions spaced several weeks apart, with gradual improvement becoming visible as tissue naturally remodels itself.
Does laser stretch mark removal work?
These treatments can effectively diminish the appearance of stretch marks by stimulating collagen and elastin production in the damaged tissue. The 1540 ICON targets the dermis at the site of formation, encouraging your body to rebuild healthier tissue. Most patients see noticeable improvement in texture and color after a series of five to six sessions, making the marks much less prominent than before.
What is laser skin resurfacing?
Resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure that uses focused light energy to remove damaged outer layers and stimulate deeper tissue regeneration. The technology creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger your body’s natural healing response, promoting collagen production and new cell growth. Non-ablative options deliver heat to deeper layers without removing the surface, resulting in less downtime while still achieving improvements in fine lines, scars, and sun damage.
Can lasers remove dark spots?
These treatments excel at removing dark spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation by targeting the excess melanin that causes discoloration. The 1064 ICON IPL option breaks down concentrated melanin deposits, which your body then naturally eliminates over the following weeks. Most patients notice their spots fading significantly after one to three sessions, with the best results achieved through combining therapy with proper sun protection.
