When we think of the future and all of the modern technological advancements that are supposed to come with it, our thoughts can become pretty fantastical, pretty quickly. Whether it’s flying cars, teleportation, immortality, it can be fun to consider what amazing technological advancements the future might hold, and how they can change our lives. Lasers are one of these technological advancements that often comes up in this thought process, whether it’s a giant space laser like in Star Wars, or highly sophisticated laser beams that can do nearly impossible things.


However, like many idealistic thoughts about futuristic technological advancements, lasers are based in a reality of actual tools and technologies that we not only have, but use on a consistent basis. The use of laser treatments for aesthetic services is just one example of these lasers being utilized heavily in reality, and these modern treatments with modern technologies are much closer and more accessible than you might think. If you have a trusted aesthetic and wellness service provider like Nu Image Institute in Elgin, you can take advantage of these incredible technological advancements, and get the laser treatments that support your image the way you want. From laser hair removal to IPL photo facials, Nu Image Institute has the laser treatments for your body and image, and you don't have into the future to take advantage of them! Keep reading to learn more about our laser treatments, and how they can service you!
Laser Treatments We Offer
Laser Treatment Q & A + Before/After Photos
What Are Photofacial Procedures?
Like other laser treatments, photofacial procedures, or IPL treatments, are used to treat various skin conditions. Unlike other laser treatments, though, photofacial procedures use multiple wavelengths of light. Most laser treatments use only one narrow bandwidth.
By using a broad spectrum of light that’s absorbed at different rates by different types of tissues, photofacial procedures are able to treat multiple aesthetic issues at once. IPL treatments have several uses, but they’re most often used to treat brown spots caused by overexposure to the sun.
Laser hair reduction uses lasers to reduce how much hair grows in certain areas of the body. A laser is directed at hair follicles in the area being treated. The heat from the laser forces the follicles to enter a resting phase and become dormant for a time. Although hair follicles will eventually come out of this resting phase and begin growing, they can be sent back into it with maintenance laser treatments.
What Is Laser Skin Resurfacing Used for?
Laser skin resurfacing helps revitalize and rejuvenate damaged skin. It can help reduce the effects of sunlight, aging and acne. It’s often used to remove or lessen scars, wrinkles and lines.
Does Laser Treatment Hurt?
Patients who undergo laser treatments usually don’t experience pain. At most, they may have some mild discomfort. If a particular treatment will cause pain, doctors typically apply an anesthetic prior to performing the laser treatment. The anesthetic prevents the patient from feeling any pain.
Before and After Laser Treatments

As you can see, the futuristic lasers that we see in movies and television are not as far away from reality as we might think. Using this incredible technology and treatment procedures, our estheticians and skin care providers can provide you with revolutionary and life-changing aesthetic treatments that give you the look and image you've been waiting for.