Lutronic LaseMD Ultra™ in Encino at Balboa Medical Center: Advanced Thulium Laser Resurfacing

Lutronic LaseMD Ultra™ in Encino at Balboa Medical Center: Advanced Thulium Laser Resurfacing

Are you searching for an effective clinical solution to eliminate deep sun damage, stubborn melasma, large pores, or early signs of aging? Welcome to Balboa Medical Center & Med Spa, a state-of-the-art medical environment situated at 16311 Ventura Blvd, Suite #955, Encino, CA 91436.

Operating under the strict medical direction and clinical supervision of Dr. Raeesy, our physician-led center provides the premium Lutronic LaseMD Ultra™ Resurfacing Protocol. Utilizing a high-density, non-ablative 1927nm Thulium wavelength, this next-generation fractional laser aggressively breaks down deep cellular pigmentation and triggers massive structural collagen remodeling from the inside out [INDEX]—delivering beautiful, airbrushed skin clarity with minimal social downtime.

What to Expect During Your Treatment (Start to End)

We prioritize your clinical safety, absolute comfort, and precision mapping at every stage of your 30-to-45-minute laser session:

• 1. High-Potency Numbing Prep: We begin with a deep medical cleanse and apply a high-potency topical numbing cream across your face for 20 minutes to ensure your total comfort during the procedure.

• 2. Customized Parameter Calibration: Dr. Raeesy or our device-certified practitioner calibrates the laser parameters to your specific skin needs—utilizing lighter settings for gentle brightening or scaling up to aggressive, deep-layer tracks for stubborn melasma and texture correction.

• 3. Precision Laser Sweeping: The specialized LaseMD Ultra™ roller handpiece is guided smoothly across your target zones. You will feel a mild, scratchy warmth and a prickling sensation, but our clinical numbing keeps the entire process highly tolerable.

• 4. Post-Treatment Calming Infusion: We immediately flood your freshly opened micro-channels with pure, medical-grade antioxidant serums and a cooling hydration seal to draw out residual warmth and jumpstart skin barrier repair before you step back out onto Ventura Blvd.

Essential Post-Treatment Aftercare Guidelines

To protect your freshly exposed skin cells and maximize your structural collagen remodeling, you must strictly follow these clinical aftercare rules:

• The First 24 Hours (Critical Barrier Window): Keep your face bare and completely free of makeup, tinted sunscreens, or heavy commercial cosmetics. Cleanse only with lukewarm water and a gentle, provider-approved post-care wash.

• Moisturization & Sandpaper Flaking: Between days 3 and 5, your skin will develop a slight, sandpaper-like texture as microscopic old skin cells flake away. Do not pick, scrub, or scratch at these layers. Apply a rich barrier recovery cream multiple times a day to keep tissues hydrated.

• Physical Activity & Thermal Heat: Take a complete break from heavy weightlifting, strenuous running, hot yoga, and saunas for at least 48 hours. Elevating your blood pressure can worsen early localized swelling and prolong redness.

• Prescription Active Topicals: Skip all aggressive physical scrubs, peeling brushes, and active prescription topicals (such as Retinol, Tretinoin, Vitamin C serums, or Salicylic Acid) for a full 5 days following your session.

• Strict UV Shielding: Your skin will be highly sensitive to light. Apply a non-comedogenic physical mineral sunblock (SPF 30+) daily and avoid direct sun exposure along Ventura Blvd for the first 7 days to prevent post-inflammatory dark marks.

The Scientific Protocol: High-Density Fractional Remodeling

Traditional resurfacing lasers function by aggressively burning away the entire outer layer of your skin, resulting in an intense, raw healing process that requires weeks of downtime. The Lutronic LaseMD Ultra™ outsmarts traditional laser design through a highly strategic, non-ablative fractional delivery system:

• Fractional Micro-Laser Channels: The laser passes cleanly through the outer epidermis to create thousands of microscopic treatment zones in the deeper dermal layers [INDEX].

• Preserved Outer Skin Barrier: Because it keeps your outermost skin barrier completely safe and intact, your risk of infection or scarring is virtually zero.

• Massive Cellular Rebuilding: The targeted thermal heat immediately forces old, damaged, and hyper-pigmented skin cells to clear out while triggering a massive wave of fresh Collagen and Elastin production from the inside out.

• Instant Cosmeceutical Micro-Channels: The newly created microscopic pathways allow high-potency medical serums to absorb up to 40 times deeper into the living tissue during your session.

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About LaseMD Ultra™

1. What differentiates the LaseMD Ultra™ protocol at Balboa Medical Center?

Our program is an authoritative, physician-led medical protocol directed by Dr. Raeesy inside an advanced clinical facility. Unlike standard day spas or unmonitored cosmetic lounges, we utilize premium, factory-calibrated Lutronic systems and custom-blend our active antioxidant post-laser serums to ensure maximum skin rejuvenation and anti-aging safety.

2. Does getting the Lutronic LaseMD Ultra™ laser treatment hurt?

Most patients describe the sensation as a light, warm, scratchy prickling across the skin. Because we apply a professional, high-potency topical numbing cream to the treatment areas for 20 minutes prior to the session, the entire laser sweeping process is highly tolerable and easily managed.

3. How many session blocks will I need to clear my skin damage or textures?

Your ideal treatment protocol depends entirely on the depth of your hyperpigmentation and fine lines. For mild environmental sun damage, a baseline of 3 sessions is highly effective to sweep away light brown spots and reveal a bright complexion. However, for moderate environmental age markers, fine expression creases, and generalized skin fatigue, a full series of 6 comprehensive transformation sessions scheduled exactly 4 weeks apart is clinically recommended to lock in total anti-aging rejuvenation.

4. What is the social downtime? Will my face peel or look raw?

Downtime is remarkably brief. You will leave our clinic looking flushed, similar to a moderate sunburn, and your skin will feel quite warm for a few hours. Any redness will cleanly resolve within 24 to 48 hours. Over the following 3 to 5 days, your skin will develop a slight, sandpaper-like texture as microscopic old skin cells flake away invisible to the eye. You can safely apply makeup and return to your social routine the very next morning!

5. Is LaseMD Ultra™ safe to perform during the sunny summer months in Los Angeles?

Yes, this treatment is perfectly safe year-round. Traditional resurfacing lasers remove the top layer of skin, making summer UV exposure highly risky due to post-inflammatory dark marks. Because the LaseMD Ultra™ keeps the surface skin barrier intact, it is exceptionally safe for active lifestyles in the San Fernando Valley, provided you apply your physical mineral sunblock daily.

6. Can I combine this laser treatment with Botox or dermal fillers?

Absolutely, but proper clinical timing is vital to safeguard your injectables. Because the laser heat is delivered into the dermal layers, passing it over recently placed injectables can prematurely break down your products. We strongly recommend scheduling your LaseMD Ultra™ sessions first, or waiting at least 4 weeks after receiving fillers and 2 weeks after Botox before treating those areas.

7. Are the results from the LaseMD Ultra™ permanent?

The removal of sun damage, brown age spots, and freckles is permanent for those specific treated cells, and the fresh structural collagen built by your body remains in your skin mattress. However, because your skin will naturally continue to age and produce pigment when exposed to sunlight, maintaining your results requires consistent use of medical-grade skincare and a physical mineral sunscreen.

8. Can this laser treatment be safely performed on darker skin tones?

Yes, this is one of the greatest clinical benefits of the 1927nm Thulium wavelength [INDEX]. Because it bypasses surface tissue damage, it avoids shocking the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the outer skin layer. This makes it 100% safe, stable, and highly effective for all skin complexions (Fitzpatrick Scales I-VI), with virtually zero risk of hyperpigmentation.

9. What minor side effects should I expect immediately after the treatment?

Side effects are incredibly rare and localized. You will experience mild, uniform redness, initial skin tightness, and a warm sensation that feels like a standard sunburn for a few hours post-procedure. Some minor temporary localized puffiness can occasionally occur around the delicate under-eye area but resolves cleanly within 24 to 48 hours.

10. Can I undergo a LaseMD Ultra™ treatment if I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding?

Out of an abundance of caution and in total alignment with international medical consensus, laser skin resurfacing treatments of any kind are strictly contraindicated for individuals who are currently pregnant or actively breastfeeding. We prioritize the safety of your family and look forward to custom-crafting your flawless skin transformation once your nursing journey is safely and fully complete!

Transparent Clinical Pricing & Packages

• Single Standalone LaseMD Ultra™ Session: $500 (Includes advanced topical numbing, custom full-face laser mapping, device treatment, pure antioxidant infusion, and a protective post-care barrier finish)

• 3-Session Mild Sun Damage Package: $1,350 (Saves your patient $150! Our highly recommended clinical baseline to completely erase surface sun spots, freckles, and early texture dullness)

• 6-Session Comprehensive Transformation Bundle: $2,500 (Saves your patient a massive $500! Exceptional multi-month routine targeting moderate environmental age markers, fine expression creases, and generalized skin fatigue to lock in total anti-aging rejuvenation)

Location & Booking Information

To schedule a diagnostic skin evaluation under the direction of Dr. Raeesy, contact Balboa Medical Center directly to reserve an appointment slot.

• Clinic Name: Balboa Medical Center & Med Spa

• Medical Director: Dr. Raeesy

• Address: 16311 Ventura Blvd, Suite #955, Encino, CA 91436

• Call or Text to Book: 818-701-0017