Published Articles

Wellness Living Magazine, 2nd Annual, Wellness and Green Living Directory 2007-2008

Healthy Alternatives to Cosmetic Surgery

by Melinda O’Rourke, M.D.; Northwest Eye Center & Laser Skin Care


drmelinda_photo.jpgNorthwest Laser Skincare offers state of the art skincare to maintain and restore healthy skin. By stimulating the skin’s natural processes, our unique technologies can effectively – non-invasively – treat wrinkles, brown spots, and redness cause by aging and sun damage. The center’s advanced cosmetic procedures offer a healthier and less traumatic alternative to cosmetic surgery, and result in a more natural appearance.


TRILUX combination therapy is the ultimate in skin rejuvenation. It includes fractional laser skin resurfacing around the eyes and mouth to smooth wrinkles; infrared laser skin tightening in the lower face and neck to treat skin laxity; and photofacial over the cheeks, nose, and forehead to reduce pigmentation and redness.


Fractional laser skin resurfacing stimulates the skin’s dermal “fibroblasts” to produce collagen, which fills in wrinkles. Improvement will continue up to six months following treatment. Infrared laser skin tightening targets the soft tissue in the deeper skin. The photofacial purges abnormal pigment cells and results in a smoother complexion, and when enhanced with levulan, can destroy pre-cancerous cells.


The TRILUX treatment requires three sessions. The procedure is performed in the office with topical anesthetic, and takes about an hour. The results are long lasting, but may nee touch-up treatments once each year.


To maintain and prevent damage to the skin following treatment, Northwest Laser Skincare recommends SkinCeutical skin products. We also offer Colorscience mineral make-up, an all-natural cosmetic line that nourishes the skin with antioxidants and sunscreen.


Medical Director Melinda O’Rourke, M.D., takes a personal interest in your care. A board certified ophthalmic surgeon for 17 years and one of the first to use C02 laser skin resurfacing, she offers the most advanced technology available for cosmetic skincare.


On staff are certified laser technicians who are available for complimentary consultations.

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