Laser Treatments In Mishawaka

Sun, skin disorders, aging and even heredity can all contribute to skin irregularities on the face and elsewhere on the body.

These include textural irregularities like wrinkles and acne scars, pigmentation changes like freckles and sunspots, stretch marks or visible blood vessels. Hair, tattoos, and spider veins can become insecurity and in addition, skin may lose tone, feel less firm, and certain areas of the body may develop cellulite conditions.

The “Centre Yourself ™” Medical Spa in Mishawaka can turn insecurities into confidence with our non-surgical laser and IPL treatments. We offer various laser procedures to clients from Elkhart, South Bend, and other areas in Indiana.

What is a Laser Treatment?

Lasers can be used to treat unwanted hair, pigment, broken blood vessels, leg veins and tattoos. The skin can also be rejuvenated with lasers and the appearance improved by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, minimizing surgical and acne scars, and reducing stretch marks.

How can lasers be used for skin rejuvenation?

Lasers can renew the skin by enhancing collagen and elastin production resulting in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles providing a smooth and youthful looking appearance. Lasers can also lighten pigmentation caused by sun damage on the face, neck, hands, arms and legs. For many people, unwanted pigmentation is one of the first signs of aging.

What is fractional laser treatment?

Fractional lasers apply light in tiny micro-beams to create micro-columns of treatment, which can be controlled by size, energy, depth and the space between each micro-column. By treating a portion of the surface of the skin, healing and recovery is faster with few risks.

What is the difference between a fractional non-ablative and a fractional ablative laser?

Unlike ablative lasers, which remove the top layer of skin and part of the sub-layer, non-ablative fractional lasers keep the outer layer of skin in place, for faster healing and recovery.

What is IPL?

Unlike lasers that generally work with a single wavelength of light, IPL uses many wavelengths of specifically filtered light. Both lasers and IPL devices are designed to treat specific unwanted targets in the skin like pigment from sun damage, broken blood vessels or hair.

What are the benefits of IPL?

IPL can provide laser-like results on a variety of unwanted conditions. Treatment sessions are fast and easy, and little to no downtime is required for recovery. Depending on the level of treatment, you can have an IPL or laser treatment session on your lunch break at our Mishawaka spa and return immediately to work or your daily activities.

Skin Spot Removal

Almost everyone has a few obvious brown spots, on their skin. Freckles, age spots, liver spots, dyschromia and birthmarks are some of the more commonly known discolorations. In general, these marks are referred to as pigmented lesions, or hyperpigmentation. Although most brown spots are easily ignored, many are quite conspicuous and [...]

Acne Scar Treatment Procedure In Mishawaka

These laser treatments have an advanced approach to scar treatment that offers excellent results to clients in Michiana and across Indiana without the discomfort and downtime of surgery. It uses powerful fractional laser technology to reduce the look of scars without harming surrounding skin. In just a few fast, easy treatment sessions, scars [...]

Stretch Mark Removal In Mishawaka

If you have stretch marks, you’re not alone; studies show that 90% of women have stretch marks. So how do you say goodbye to stretch marks? With the help of our Centre Yourself™ lasers, available at the only comprehensive spa in the Mishawaka, Elkhart, and South Bend area. While stretch marks aren’t harmful [...]

Body Contouring Procedure In Mishawaka

Noninvasive, nonsurgical body contouring treatments are available for those seeking to reduce the appearance of cellulite, soften wrinkles and restore a smoother, more youthful skin tone to the face, stomach and other body areas where stubborn fat tends to accumulate. At the Centre Yourself Medical Rejuvenation Spa, our board-certified plastic surgeons and skin care [...]

Tattoo Removal in Mishawaka

Getting a tattoo removed used to be a daunting prospect due to expensive price tags and painful treatment sessions. However, The Centre, P.C. in Mishawaka now offers PicoSure, the fastest and most efficient option for tattoo removal. Faster lasers produce less heat and therefore less damage to surrounding tissue, making [...]

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Meet the Doctors

Dr. Downs

Ronald K. Downs, M.D., F.A.C.S. founded The Centre, P.C. in Elkhart, Indiana in 1992. He is an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Downs is also a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The American Medical Association, The Ohio Valley Plastic Surgery Society, The Rush Surgical Society, and The Indiana State Medical Association where he serves on the board of directors and has served as the president from 2003 to 2004.

Dr. Macias

Dr. Macias completed her plastic and reconstructive surgery residency training at Spectrum Health/Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is Board Certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Viscardi

Patrick J. Viscardi, M.D. has been part of the surgical team at The Centre, P.C. since 1998. Dr. Viscardi graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, as a summa cum laude. He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. Viscardi completed his internship and general surgery residency at the University of Louisville, where he served as chief resident from 1994 to 1995.