Dr. Obayomi now offers two Aerolase® devices: the Neo Derm laser for acne, dark spots, razor bumps and unwanted hair, and Exci308® excimer light for vitiligo, psoriasis and eczema.
Suitable for every skin type, from the fairest to the deepest.
No numbing cream or cooling gel needed.
Head straight back to work, school or the gym.
Most treatments take 30 minutes or less.
Every plan starts with a visit with Dr. Obayomi, who will examine your skin and recommend the approach that fits your goals.
The Neo Derm is an FDA-cleared 1064nm Nd:YAG laser built around Aerolase's 650-Microsecond Technology™. It delivers energy in pulses so brief that the light passes through the surface of the skin and heats only its targets: the pigment, blood vessels and water in the tissue behind acne, discoloration, redness and visible aging.
Because the surrounding skin never has time to overheat, treatment stays comfortable and the handpiece never has to touch your skin.
Many lasers carry a real risk of burns or new dark marks on deeper skin tones. The Neo Derm's short pulse is designed to avoid overheating the skin's pigment-producing cells, which makes it a natural fit for Dr. Obayomi's focus on skin of color.
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Addresses the main drivers of acne (excess oil, inflammation and acne-causing bacteria) in a single treatment, for teens and adults of every skin tone.
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Treats both the pigment and the blood vessel changes behind melasma and stubborn dark spots, and is well tolerated by skin that is prone to discoloration.
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For pseudofolliculitis barbae, the laser targets the hair and the dark marks around it without overheating the skin's own pigment.
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A gentle, virtually painless way to remove unwanted hair on the face and body, including on deeper skin tones.
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Improves tone, texture and firmness in one treatment that is tailored to your skin and your goals.
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Deep-penetrating energy calms inflammation and closes down visible veins and broken capillaries.
The Neo Derm is also used for scars, nail fungus and other concerns. Ask Dr. Obayomi whether it is a fit for yours.
Exci308 is a handheld excimer light device rather than a laser. It delivers a concentrated dose of 308nm UVB light to the affected patches only, so the healthy skin around them is left alone. This wavelength calms the overactive immune response in the skin, which reduces inflammation and helps pigment return.
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Vitiligo develops when the skin's pigment-producing cells stop working, leaving lighter patches. Targeted 308nm light helps pigment return to those areas.
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Psoriasis makes skin cells multiply too quickly, forming scaly, inflamed plaques. Exci308 calms the immune activity that drives them.
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For atopic dermatitis that leaves dry, itchy, inflamed patches, especially areas that have been slow to respond to creams alone.
Light therapy works gradually. Most plans call for regular visits, sometimes more than once a week, and the number of sessions depends on the condition and how your skin responds. Treated skin can look pink or slightly darker for a couple of weeks.
Before and after photos on this page are provided by Aerolase and show patients treated by the credited providers. Individual results vary, and a consultation is needed to decide whether treatment is right for you.
The Neo Derm is an FDA-cleared 1064nm Nd:YAG laser that delivers energy in very short, 650-microsecond pulses. One device can treat acne, melasma and dark spots, razor bumps, unwanted hair, rosacea and redness, visible veins and signs of aging.
Yes. The Neo Derm is cleared for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I to VI). Its short pulse is designed to avoid overheating the pigment-producing cells in the skin, which lowers the risk of burns and new discoloration that some lasers can cause on deeper skin tones. Dr. Obayomi tailors the settings to your skin.
Most people describe a quick warm or snapping sensation. There is no need for numbing cream, cooling gel or skin contact during treatment.
Typically no. Most patients go right back to work, school or the gym. Some people notice mild warmth or pinkness that fades within a few hours. Dr. Obayomi will review aftercare with you at your visit.
Most sessions take 10 to 30 minutes. Larger areas and full rejuvenation treatments can take up to an hour.
It depends on the concern and on your skin. Some people see a difference after one session, while acne, melasma and hair removal usually call for a series of treatments spaced a few weeks apart. You will get a personalized plan at your consultation.
Exci308 is an excimer light device, not a laser. It delivers focused 308nm UVB light, a wavelength long used in dermatology for vitiligo, psoriasis and eczema, directly to the affected skin.
It is used for vitiligo, psoriasis (including scalp psoriasis), atopic dermatitis (eczema) and other areas of pigment loss. It is suitable for all skin tones and most areas of the body. Studies have focused on patients aged 15 and older, so Dr. Obayomi will advise on options for younger children.
It varies with the condition and how your skin responds. Light therapy works best as a regular series, and some people need to come in more than once a week at first. Results build gradually, and maintenance may be needed because these conditions can return.
Side effects are limited. Treated skin can turn pink or slightly darker for a couple of weeks. Exci308 is not right for everyone, including during pregnancy or for people who are sensitive to light or take medications that increase light sensitivity, so Dr. Obayomi will review your history first.
Often, yes. Laser and light can be one part of a plan that also includes prescription skincare, peels or other in-office procedures. Dr. Obayomi will advise on what is safe to combine and when.
Book an appointment with Dr. Obayomi at Mount Sinai Doctors, 200 West 57th Street, or call 212-247-8100. She will examine your skin, confirm which treatment is the right choice and walk you through what to expect, including cost.
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