Take10 is a revolutionary, customizable procedure created and offered exclusively at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology that combines several laser treatments, including at least one resurfacing laser, to rejuvenate the face. A Take10 treatment will repair sun damage, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, remove facial veins, improve skin texture, and add volume back to the face.

Take10 is a non-surgical laser based rejuvenation approach that improves wrinkles, laxity, discoloration, and texture in one session. While it does not reposition tissue like surgery, it stimulates collagen, elastic fibers, and hyaluronic acid to improve skin structure and quality over time. Many patients choose it as an alternative to surgery.

After Take10, your skin should look rejuvenated and much healthier than before. The results are long-lasting but not permanent. The better care you take of your skin by protecting it from future sun damage, the longer the results will last.

Results can last for years depending on skin condition, sun protection, and maintenance treatments. Because collagen remodeling continues for several months, improvement develops gradually. Individual results may vary.

We use topical and local anesthesia combined with IV sedation to ensure patient comfort throughout the procedure. Most patients report minimal discomfort, with recovery often feeling similar to a mild sunburn during the first week.

Yes. Take10 can be performed on the face, neck, and chest, depending on your goals and skin condition.

Patients with wrinkles, sun damage, laxity, pigmentation, and visible veins may benefit. A consultation with one of our board-certified dermatologists determines candidacy and creates a customized treatment plan.

There is some social downtime required after Take10 treatments, but it is significantly less time than would be needed after a surgical facelift. Most patients need 7-10 days to recover fully. The less aggressive the treatment, the quicker you will recover. Age is also a factor in recovery; younger patients may only need 5-6 days to recover.

You will start seeing results soon after your treatment, but it takes 3-6 months until full results from the laser treatments are visible.

Yes. Patients experience great results when laser treatments are combined with injectables. We often combine our Take10 treatments with fillers and Botox to achieve a more youthful appearance.

Take10 costs vary depending on each patient’s unique needs and how many areas you want to have treated. During a consultation, one of our laser dermatologists will give you a cost estimate for your Take10 treatment plan.

As with most lasers, there are some mild side effects that you may experience. Side effects can include swelling or redness after the procedure. However, these will clear up within a week.

Yes, the Take10 can be seamlessly combined with a range of complementary treatments to maximize your results. Our esteemed team of board-certified dermatologists will curate a personalized treatment plan tailored precisely to your unique needs. This may involve adding injectable fillers, neuromodulators, or cutting-edge skin tightening procedures like ThermiTight to your Take10 treatment plan. Through this comprehensive approach, we ensure that every aspect of your rejuvenation journey is optimized to deliver remarkable outcomes.

While Take10 is an exceptional treatment for addressing various signs of aging, it is important to note that significantly sagging skin may require surgical interventions for optimal correction. However, Take10 can significantly improve skin tightness and revitalization, resulting in a noticeably more youthful appearance. Our board-certified dermatologists will assess your individual concerns and provide expert guidance on the most suitable course of action.

Yes, Take10 can reduce the appearance of uneven texture or rough skin by resurfacing the skin with lasers. Our board-certified dermatologists are highly skilled in customizing the treatment to target your specific texture concerns, leaving you with smoother, more refined skin.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a specialized treatment that involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This increased pressure allows your lungs to gather more oxygen than breathing pure oxygen at normal air pressure, promoting healing and rejuvenation by increasing oxygen delivery to tissues throughout your body. We are strong advocates for the benefits of hyperbaric chamber treatment to enhance healing after laser resurfacing procedures.

HBOT accelerates healing in patients undergoing laser skin resurfacing by reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation in tissues, and also has an antibacterial effect. The therapy dramatically increases circulating stem cells by eightfold, which are crucial to the repair of injured tissues, while reducing post-surgical bruising and inflammation. Clinical studies have shown that patients receiving HBOT after cosmetic procedures experience significantly shorter wound healing times, with healing occurring in an average of 13.3 days compared to 36.9 days without HBOT.

For our laser resurfacing patients, we have developed a specialized post-operative HBOT protocol in partnership with the San Diego Hyperbaric Treatment Center, located in Claremont Mesa approximately 7.5 miles from our office. The protocol involves 3 sessions following your laser resurfacing procedure on post-operative days 1, 2, and 3, with each session lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours at a cost of $215 per session (pricing subject to change). Sessions are voluntary but strongly recommended, and patients are responsible for payment of HBOT sessions.

Most patients undergoing laser resurfacing procedures are excellent candidates for HBOT, though certain conditions may prevent treatment including asthma and other pulmonary conditions, collapsed lung, recent ear surgery, or active fever or cold.