Laser Therapy
Laser Hair Removal
Join millions of happy Americans that have already had unwanted hair permanently removed. 21st century technology now makes it possible to permanently reduce the amount of hair with proven long-term results. Our revolutionary, FDA approved treatments, allows us to treat all types of hair on ALL skin types safely and effectively. Our hair removal systems are non-invasive and specifically designed to reduce unwanted hair from any part of the body.
At Thrive, we utilize a number of the industry's most advanced lasers. No one laser is a "jack of all trades". With this in mind, it is a must to have several types of laser systems available in order for us to customize treatments to your individual needs. This is important because we do not provide the same treatment to everybody. The laser's intensity is adjusted to your individual type of skin and hair.
In addition to our proven technology, all treatments are overseen by Dr. Barry Summers who is on staff at all times. All laser hair removal treatments are performed by State of Illinois licensed laser professionals and local experts in hair removal techniques.
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Manscaping (Laser Hair Removal for Men)
Men typically treat the back, neck, torso, arms, ears and nose. With laser these area can be done quickly and easily. After a series of treatments, the hairs will be permanently gone. Approximately, 40% of Thrive's clientele is male.
Laser Hair Removal yields 80 - 95% reduction of the hair follicles. Seven to nine treatments are typically needed to reach this amount of reduction. Depending on the area, treatments are done every 4-8 weeks.
In addition to our proven technology, all treatments are overseen by on-site Board Certified Physicians. All laser hair removal treatments are performed by State of Illinois licensed laser specialists.
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Acne & Acne Scarring Treatments
 At Thrive, we use our experience of what is most effective for most
clients, take each individual's skin and struggles into consideration,
and formulate a customized acne treatment plan for each client.
Thrive's Acne Treatment Regimen combines laser / light treatments and
products to target specific factors related to acne:
1. over-productive sebaceous (oil) glands
2. abnormal skin sloughing (causing clogged pores)
3. bacterial overgrowth (and subsequent inflammation)
The goals are to:
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minimize acne breakouts
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unclog pores
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diminish post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)--red or brown
spots that can remain for several months after the acne is gone
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minimize scarring (by stimulating collagen, which induces a smoother,
softer appearance of scarring
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reduce the frequency, number, size, duration, and depth of future
acne breakouts (which can prevent further scarring and/or PIH)
Isolaz™ Acne Therapy
Dr. Summer's office is the #1 provider of Isolaz™ Acne Therapy in the Greater Chicago area. At Thrive, we have a 86% success rate after a series of 5-8 treatments. The Isolaz™ is painfree and there is no downtime after the treatment. Treatments are performed once a week. In addition to the face, the Isolaz™ can be used on the back, chest and shoulders.
The Isolaz™ is the only treatment FDA cleared to treat pustular and
comedonal acne. It uses a breakthrough technology called
Photopneumatics that purifies the pores from the inside out. Click Here to see a video of how the Isolaz™ works. Isolaz™ is a breakthrough
technology because it is the only painless laser treatment for acne, it
is the only system that purifies the skin from the inside out, as well
as the only system that combines vacuum and laser to help destroy acne
causing bacteria.
Clinical studies show immediate results within 24-48 hours, including
reduced redness, clearing of skin discoloration and immediate
drying/flattening of the blemish. People that have tried Isolaz have
reported a visible reduction in pore size, improved skin tone and
texture.
The Isolaz™ is effective on non-responders to traditional therapies
including patient who had tried topicals, antibiotics and other lasers.
Click Here to view Isolaz™ Before and After photos.
Click Here to view Isolaz™ Media Coverage.
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Levulan™ for Acne, Precancerous Lesions and Sun Damage
 The Levulan™ Kerastick (amino levulanic acid) for topical solution plus light illumination is a two-step (drug plus light) treatment. This procedure can be used to treat acne, pre-cancerous lesions (actinic keratoses), sun damaged skin, and oily skin.
The first step is to have a Levulan™ Kerastick® topical solution applied to the acne and the individual actinic keratoses on the skin. This solution makes the acne and actinic keratoses sensitive to light, which prepares the skin for the next step. The topical solution is left on the skin for 45-60 minutes. Therapy continues with an intense pulsed light treatment.
After treatment is completed, almost all patients experience some temporary reddening and some patients experience minimal swelling of the acne, actinic keratoses and the surrounding skin. Generally, all reddening is gone by 4 weeks after treatment and swelling is reduced or non-existent after 1-2 days.
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Laser Genesis™ Rosacea and Anti-Aging Therapy
Laser Genesis™ skin rejuvenation treatments are safe and effective ways of treating scarring, diffuse redness, uneven texture and large pores. Laser is a non-ablative, non-invasive and comfortable form of skin rejuvenation. By gently heating the upper dermis and targeting color in the skin, the appearance of scars and redness is reduced. In addition, collagen is stimulated therefore encouraging faster cell turnover and reducing the appearance of fine lines and improving the texture of the skin.
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