Choosing Blade Free Lasik

 Dr. Andrew Taylor knows how challenging it can be for consumers deciding on laser vision correction procedures. Understandably anyone would be confused by the wide range of fees associated with laser eye surgery. Some centers are offering quotes as low as $299 per eye with very vague guarantees. Consumers have caught on to the fact that these fees are never really as low as they seem. If you can’t trust the advertised price, then how can you trust that provider to perform your surgery? 


These are your eyes, and the best guarantee in laser eye surgery comes directly from your surgeon, equipment and the professional staff that support both. At Lasik Provision, laser vision correction is viewed as an art form. Dr. Andrew Taylor has hand selected an experienced team of individuals who are constantly striving to provide the finest in all aspects of your lasik experience. Dr. Andrew Taylor will personally perform your laser eye surgery. He has been serving the residents of South Western Ontario and the Northern United States for over 20 years. He can draw upon a personal experience of having performed over 100,000 successful lasik procedures to achieve the results you desire.

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 Lasik Provision has superior technology and Dr. Andrew Taylor has personally used every major laser platform that is used in North America today. He lectures internationally in the field of laser eye surgery and on laser platforms. He is involved in the regulatory studies for the approval of new devices and procedures. Dr. Andrew Taylor has chosen the Zeiss MEL 80TM Excimer laser and the Visumax Femtosecond Laser as his preferred platform. Carl Zeiss is internationally renowned for their expertise in optics, their lenses are likely to be the ones you use at home in your cameras. Carl Zeiss Meditec utilizes advanced engineering profiles which produce superlative, predictable refractive outcomes which is what you want as a refractive eye patient. 

The Zeiss MEL 80TM Excimer laser custom treats every eye with Wavefront technology. This laser is one of the fastest in the world; it uses dual eye tracking for accuracy and centration. It also uses aberration-optimized algorithms to reduce the incidence of night glare. Visual quality and stability is unsurpassed with the Carl Zeiss laser platform. 

The MEL 80TM laser has the newest technology providing correction for the presbyopic population. It is known as Zeiss BLENDED VISION, and is based on the principal of micro-monovision. It allows the eyes to maintain different focusing depths. Both eyes are corrected for intermediate distance at all times with one eye having a range of vision extending to distance and the other eye having a range of vision extending to near. This creates a functional range of clear vision across all visual fields; near, intermediate and far. The laser reshapes the cornea using different power zones to create useful spherical aberration; making the image disparity between the two eyes so small that the brain doesn’t notice which eye it is using for far and near. This is the most exciting device in laser eye surgery today. 

Lasik Provision is using the Carl Zeiss Meditec VisuMax Femtosecond laser for all flap creation in laser eye surgery. Dr. Andrew Taylor is performing bladeless lasik procedures. It provides maximum safety and comfort for the patients. It creates a thinner flap, allowing patients with thinner corneas an opportunity to have the potential for lasik. It uses minimal energy, allowing more precision and less tissue disruption and therefore faster healing. Your eyes are precious and Dr. Andrew Taylor looks forward to providing you with a level of care that exceeds your expectations. Life was not meant to be viewed through glasses or contact lenses; life is about freedom. With these new technological breakthroughs, there has never been a better and safer time to experience the freedom so many millions of people have enjoyed with laser eye surgery.

Laser Blended Correction With Dr Andrew Taylor

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Laser Blended Vision is a procedure where Lasik Provision uses the Carl Zeiss MEL 80 Excimer laser to make your one eye (non-dominant eye) a little nearsighted. Your dominant eye then sees clearly in the distance and your non-dominant eye sees near. The brain blends the two together and you will not be aware of which eye you are looking through for distance or near. It is not like conventional ‘Monovision’ which is tolerated by 60% of the patients. Laser blended vision works well from the ages of 45 to 55 and beyond.

Laser Hair Removal Frequently Asked Questions

Is the LightSheer Diode FDA approved?

The laser was developed in 1994 and the first hair removal study began in July 1996.  The FDA cleared the device for treatments in December 1997.  The FDA then granted it’s claim for permanent hair reduction in April 1999 after it demonstrated in a 3000 person study a better than 50% permanent hair loss after only 3 treatments.

Is hair reduction permanent?

Yes, in 90% of individuals.  Treatments work the most successfully on hair that is light brown to black.  Blond, grey and some reds do not have enough melanin for the laser to absorb.  Most clients will loose 20-30% of hair volume with each treatment.  The FDA defines permanence as a hair that does not regrow after 2 cycles of growth.  Hair regrows in cycles between 4-12 weeks depending on the body area.

Is there an age limit for treatments?

It is suggested that girls have gone through puberty.  All ages can benefit as long as they understand the process and potential side effects.

Who is a candidate for laser hair treatments?

Anyone who has hair that is light brown to black.  The LightSheer with its patented chill tip at four degrees Celsius allows clients with any skin colour to be treated safely and effectively.

How many treatments will I need?

Hair grows in continuous cycles.  The anagen or growth phase of hair contains the largest amounts of melanin and this phase is the laser’s target.  From scientific studies we understand that any area contains a maximum of 20-30% anagen hairs at one time.  So, these anagen hairs are affected each treatment.  Most clients will require a minimum of three treatments up to six sessions.  Repeated sessions are necessary.  Finer hair and dark skin clients may require 6-8 treatments.  If you suffer from a hormone imbalance your treatments may be ongoing.  To have effective treatments it is imperative that they be sequenced.  Every client’s expectations of hair loss are different.  Some may be happy

with 50-60% loss and may want to discontinue and others will want to continue until they reach their maximum loss of 70-95%.  No one will ever be 100% hair free.

What areas can be treated?

All areas of the body except for the area around the eye.

What should I do before my treatment?

Try to avoid sun exposure.  Hair can be more aggressively treated without a fresh tan.  Having hair is essential to having a successful treatment.  You cannot wax, tweeze, thread or have electrolysis for 4 weeks before a treatment.  The best way to manage hair before is to shave, trim, bleach or use cream depilatories.  The day of your treatment the hair will need to have been freshly shaved.  If you suffer from cold sores often and are having your mouth area treated you will need to get a prescription for Acyclovir or Zovarix and take as directed by your technician.  Usually it is 2 days before and 3 days after your treatment.  Purchase either Aloe, Vitamin E gel or sunburn creams and keep them in your fridge ready to go for after your treatment.

Why the LightSheer Diode Laser?

The LightSheer has numerous documented studies to demonstrate its efficiency.  With it’s patented chill tip and 800 nm wavelength and ability to have a variable pulse duration to affect hair the LightSheer diode is considered the “gold standard” for hair lasers.  

Does the treatment hurt?

No treatment to remove unwanted hair is completely painless.  LightSheer has the patented chill tip and compression of the skin, which reduces the discomfort.  The darker the hair the more the client may feel the pulse of the laser.  Clients that have previously waxed or had electrolysis usually find the treatments more tolerable.  Most people describe the sensation as tingling or slight stinging.  The first treatment is usually the most uncomfortable.  There are some options to make the treatments more comfortable.  You can take whatever you normally take for a bad headache before your treatment.  Anbesol that is used for toothaches can assist those having their upper lip treated.  EmlaTM is available.  It is a topical anesthetic.  You can purchase it at your local pharmacy.  The hair needs to be shaved first, then apply a thick layer and occlude with saran wrap.  It works the best after it has been on for a minimum of 1-2 hours.  Your technician can inform you of how many tubes you will need to purchase.

What can I expect during the treatment?

The area will be cleaned.  A touch up shave will be done if there is still hair visible.  You will be asked to sign a consent form.  Photos will be taken.  Gel is applied to the skin and the laser is compressed into the skin and the treatment begins.  You will notice a distinguishable aroma of the lasered hair.  This is a good sign and the smell will not hurt you.  The skin will be cleaned frequently.  After treatment a gel or cloth will be applied to your skin.

How does the laser work?

The laser targets the melanin, the pigment located in the hair bulb and shaft.  The laser light energy causes thermal damage to the follicle.  The damage causes delayed regrowth and permanent destruction of the hairs in anagen or growth phase.

Will tanning affect my treatment?

A tan is damage to the skin.  When it is damaged it creates “tan” or colour.  This is “melanin” deposits in the skin.  The laser is attracted to melanin.  The technology in the LightSheer allows the skin to be cooled effectively to not traumatize the “tan” but the energy of the laser must be reduced accommodate a tan.  Therefore the client may require more treatments than someone without a tan.  To have a more effective and aggressive treatment it would be better to not have a tan.

How long do I wait between treatments?

Waiting time may vary with individuals.  The general guideline is 4-6 weeks for neck and above areas and 8-12 weeks for areas below the neck.

What can I do with the hair in between treatments?

You should not have much hair to manage.  If you need to, shaving or trimming is the most effective way to maintain in between treatments.

Is it safe?

Yes.  A laser is an intense source of light that produces heat.  Its target is melanin in the hair shaft.  The wavelength of the LightSheer is attracted mostly to the melanin.  The light is pulsed for a fraction of a second and the heat is then pulsed into the hair’s melanin.  The patented chill tip runs at four degrees Celsius and protects the epidermis (the outer portion of the skin).

How long will the treatment take?

This will depend on the size of the area being treated.  Can take as short as 5 minutes to 2 hours.  Your technician will inform you of the time required.

What about ingrown hairs?

The laser will not create ingrowns.  If you suffer from them the laser will produce an effective treatment to clear the ingrowns.

Can I wear makeup?

Yes, as long as the skin is intact.  If the skin is open anywhere you must use polysporin ointment on the open spots.

When laser cannot be done:

• if you are pregnant
• if you are on medication called Accutane
• if you make keloids
• if you have recently waxed, tweezed or had electrolysis within the last 4 weeks

Laser hair removal must be used with caution if you suffer from cold sores or genital herpes.

How much will the treatments cost?

Over time laser treatments have proven to be less costly than other ongoing methods such as waxing, shaving or electrolysis.  A price list will be provided by the clinic.

Is this covered by my insurance?

Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures.  However, consult your insurance company for more information.

Is there a guarantee that this will work?

Laser reduction works 90% of the time in most individuals.  Unfortunately 10% of people may not respond at all.  This cannot be determined until after 2 treatments.  If you attend all sessions as suggested you should obtain 70-95% permanent hair reduction.

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