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SKIN INJURIES

In Scars

Burn scars

When the burn has been superficial, the skin usually regenerates and therefore there are no scars or only changes in coloration. For this type of burns, at Hoogstra Medical Centers we only use the Helios laser to improve the texture and color of the lesion.

When the burn has affected the entire skin, there are raised scars and tissue retraction.

How to remove scars?

The word Laser comes from the English Light: it amplifies, stimulates and radiates. This light is transformed into heat, which vaporizes the scars on high, lowering their thickness and aesthetically improving the burned tissue.

The Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser produces multiple perforations of the burned tissue resulting in a new generation and tissue remodeling.

The combination of the Carbon Dioxide Laser in its superficial and deep ablative modality, produces surprising changes in burn scars. These changes on the surface are seen as a flattening of the tissue and in the depth as a stimulation and a remodeling.

Recovery

Carbon dioxide laser treatment usually produces redness and edema that last from 2 weeks to a month, depending on the intensity and energy used. We do not see this effect when we carry out the treatment with the Erbium Lotus laser, the patient immediately continues with his normal life.

The Laser Lotus produces a slow and gradual improvement of all raised scars, improving the texture and quality of the tissue.

Patient testimonial

Price of the treatment of Scars with Lotus Laser

To calculate the price of the treatment, a prior evaluation with Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra is required. The cost of the consultation is U$D 100 , which will be refunded if the patient undergoes the treatment.

The number of sessions depends on the extent of the burned tissue and the type of scar that exists. Sessions can be held every 15 days.

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In SKIN INJURIES, Lipomas, Skin Tumors

Lipomas

A lipoma consists of a slow-growing lump of fat that usually sits between the skin and the underlying muscle layer. He Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra I develop a technique to remove lipomas through minimal incisions with Laser technology.

What are lipomas and why do they appear?

The lipomas They are benign tumors of adipose origin characterized by the abnormal proliferation of fat cells in the subcutaneous tissue. Although their exact etiology is not yet fully understood, it is believed that genetic, hormonal, and metabolic factors may contribute to their development.

Clinical Picture and Manifestations

These growths usually present as soft, mobile masses under the skin, with a texture similar to normal fat. Generally, lipomas are painless to the touch and can be easily moved with finger pressure. Although they tend to be small to moderate in size, in some cases they can grow considerably, exerting pressure on surrounding structures and causing discomfort.

Location and Distribution

If you are wondering where lipomas can appear the answer is simple: they can appear anywhere on the body, being most common in areas such as the neck, shoulders, arms, abdomen, thighs, and back regions. However, they can also develop in less frequent sites, such as hands, feet, face, and even the oral mucosa.

Diagnostic Considerations and Treatment

Although the diagnosis of lipoma is generally made through clinical examination and palpation, in some cases confirmation may be necessary through imaging tests, such as ultrasounds or magnetic resonance imaging. Regarding treatment, surgical excision used to be the standard option. However, currently, there are less invasive alternatives, such as fine-needle aspiration or the use of specific wavelength lasers, which allow for faster recovery and satisfactory aesthetic results.

Differential diagnosis

The lipoma can be confused with other types of subcutaneous masses or tumors, such as:

  • Sebaceous cysts: These are closed sacs under the skin filled with fluid or semi-solid material. Unlike lipomas, sebaceous cysts are filled with sebum, an oily substance produced by the skin's sebaceous glands.
  • Liposarcomas: Although less common than lipomas, liposarcomas are malignant tumors of adipose tissue. They can present characteristics similar to lipomas in terms of soft consistency, but generally grow more rapidly and can cause symptoms such as pain or tenderness.
  • Fibromas: These are benign tumors formed by fibrous tissue that can appear under the skin. Unlike lipomas, fibromas are usually harder to the touch and may be associated with skin changes, such as redness or thickening.
  • Swollen lymph nodes: Sometimes, enlarged lymph nodes can be felt as subcutaneous masses. These can be the result of local or systemic infections and are usually mobile and tender to the touch.

Laser Treatment for Lipomas

Laser treatment represents an innovative, painless, and less invasive option for lipoma removal. This procedure uses lasers with a specific wavelength, such as the 980 nm or 1064 nm FOX laser, to direct light energy toward the lipoma.

Process

During laser treatment, a thin fiber, approximately 1 mm in diameter, is introduced percutaneously through the skin and into the lipoma. Once the fiber is placed, the laser light energy is emitted, which acts by heating and breaking down the adipose cells of the lipoma.

Mechanism of action

The laser produces a caloric effect on the lipoma tissue, which leads to the transformation of fat cells into an oil-like substance. Subsequently, this material can be aspirated or drained through a minimal incision where the laser fiber was inserted.

Advantages of laser treatment

One of the main advantages of laser treatment for lipomas is its minimally invasive nature. Unlike traditional surgery, extensive incisions or sutures are not required, which reduces the risk of complications and speeds up the patient's recovery process. Furthermore, laser treatment usually leaves minimal or even imperceptible scars, making it an aesthetically attractive option.

Patient Benefits of Laser Treatment for Lipomas

Laser treatment for lipoma removal offers a series of significant benefits for patients:

1. Minimally invasive: Unlike conventional surgery, laser treatment requires minimal incisions, meaning less trauma to surrounding tissues and a faster recovery.

2. Lower risk of complications: By avoiding extensive incisions and sutures, laser treatment reduces the risk of infection, bruising, and other side effects associated with traditional surgery.

3. Aesthetic results: Laser treatment generally leaves minimal or imperceptible scars, resulting in a more aesthetic and satisfactory appearance for the patient, especially in visible areas of the body such as the face.

4. Faster recovery: Due to the less invasive nature of the treatment, patients usually experience a faster recovery and less postoperative discomfort. This allows for an earlier return to normal daily activities.

5. Precision and control: The laser allows for precise and controlled application of energy to the lipoma, minimizing damage to surrounding tissues and increasing treatment efficacy.

How is the removal of lipomas?

Nabila Teichler

I traveled from Los Angeles, California to Buenos Aires to see Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra and have a lipoma removed with a Laser. I had a fantastic experience from my first consultation until… Read more “Nabila Teichler”

Nabila Teichler

Price of lipoma treatment without surgery

To send a quote an evaluation of Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra is required. The value of the query is U$D 100

If you decide to proceed with the treatment, 50% of the consultation fee will be refunded.

Procedures facilities and security

In addition to having state-of-the-art medical equipment, we have a complete surgical unit and recovery and hospitalization rooms. The modern surgical room It is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses and instructors specialized in this type of intervention.

The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health.

Doubts and queries

If you have any medical questions, send an email to

[email protected]  . In this mail Only medical consultations will be received. Inquiries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not attended.

If you have questions about the amount of the surgery You can send an email

[email protected]  Or by WhatsApp: 0054 9 11 5037 9821

To coordinate operative dates send mail to Josefina Nuñez [email protected] or a whatsapp  005491169459535

By phone on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.

  • 0054 11 4 901 6690
  • 0054 11 4 904 3434
  • 0054 11 4 904 0880

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In SKIN INJURIES, multiple lipomatosis

multiple lipomatosis

What is multiple lipomatosis?

The symmetric multiple lipomatosis It is a rare disease that presents the symmetrical growth of lipomas (fatty tumors) in areas such as; neck, chest, arms and shoulders. The signs and symptoms vary greatly from person to person. In general, the accumulation of fatty tissue increases over time and can lead to difficulties in mobility of the neck and a greater perception of pain. The lipomas they can cause physical deformity and peripheral neuropathy, when they compress a nerve. In most cases, the disease does not cause cancer; however, in very rare cases, lipomas can become cancerous.

It is a condition characterized by the appearance of multiple lipomas on the trunk and extremities. They usually occur in more than one family member. Lipomas, although they are not very painful, aesthetically and functionally affect the person who has them. Patients with multiple lipomatosis generally received some type of surgical treatment and present unsightly scars, which is why they hesitate to continue with the removal of the rest.

Symmetrical multiple lipomatosis treatment

He Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra developed a technique that allows the removal of lipomas leaving minimal scars. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia, sometimes associated with sedation.

Many lipomas can be removed in a single intervention, sometimes reaching more than 30. Frequently, the removal of multiple lipomas in a single session is requested by foreign patients who travel to the country for the sole purpose of performing this treatment.

Length of stay in Buenos Aires for this type of procedure: 48 hours. Patients can immediately continue their activity. It is recommended to use compressive lycra garments and elastic bands.

Patient experience: before and after

Nabila Teichler

I traveled from Los Angeles, California to Buenos Aires to see Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra and have a lipoma removed with a Laser. I had a fantastic experience from my first consultation until… Read more “Nabila Teichler”

Nabila Teichler

Treatment price

To send a quote an evaluation of Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra is required. The value of the query is U$D 100

If you decide to proceed with the treatment, 50% of the consultation fee will be refunded.

Procedures facilities and security

In addition to having state-of-the-art medical equipment, we have a complete surgical unit and recovery and hospitalization rooms. The modern surgical room It is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses and instructors specialized in this type of intervention.

The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health.

Doubts and queries

If you have any medical questions, send an email to

[email protected]  . In this mail Only medical consultations will be received. Inquiries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not attended.

If you have questions about the amount of the surgery You can send an email

[email protected]  Or by WhatsApp: 0054 9 11 5037 9821

To coordinate operative dates send mail to Josefina Nuñez [email protected] or a whatsapp  005491169459535

By phone on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.

  • 0054 11 4 901 6690
  • 0054 11 4 904 3434
  • 0054 11 4 904 0880

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In Skin tags, SKIN INJURIES, Skin Tumors

Skin tags

They are benign tumors that form mainly in regions of folds such as the neck, armpits, groin, eyelids, and submammary folds.

At Hoogstra Medical Centers we have several types of lasers that allow us to treat these tumors effectively, quickly, painlessly and with immediate recovery.

What are skin tags?

Skin tags are not warts, they are fibroepithelial polyps or pedunculated papules. They are soft in consistency and can be white or dark and usually present in the 50 % of people over 50 years of age. Skin tags are not viral in origin and are therefore not contagious. The treatment is solely for aesthetic purposes.

What is the cause?

There is not enough research to determine the causes of skin tags. Despite this, they are common with age. They are also common in people who have diabetes and in people who are overweight. They are also hereditary.

Remove skin tags with Erbium Laser treatment

The laser used in our medical centers produces microperforation fractions keeping the skin around these perforations intact. This allows the skin that receives these perforations to regenerate (heal) from the outside to the inside, improving the skin more quickly, and with less risk of deep injury. It enters the skin generating an increase in temperature and, consequently, the production of collagen is stimulated.

In one session many injuries can be eliminated, after each session you can immediately continue with your activity.

Patient testimonials

Treatment price

The cost of query dermatological is from $65.000 pesos.  Si decide realizar el tratamiento, se reintegrará el 50% del valor de la consulta.

Cost per session for treatment Acrocordones Laser: $250.000 the session.

Este procedimiento lo realizan los dermatólogos en los 2 centros. You can take your turn online with the dermatologists at any of our branches and attend directly to carry out a treatment.

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In Acne

Acne Acute

What is acute acne?

The typical presentation of acne is the appearance of open and closed comedones. They can be added later inflammatory lesions like papules or pustules. When healing, injuries can leave scars over-raised or depressed.

Studies indicate a high correlation between acne, low self-esteem, shame, anxiety, depression, and social disorders, particularly social isolation.

Acute acne should be taken seriously and not allowed to progress. It can be stopped and damage to the skin and psyche can be avoided.

Types of acne

Comedonic acne

It is characterized by the presence of open comedones, classic black dots. Closed comedones with a barely noticeable hole are also observed, which are elements of 1 to 3 mm. diameter, white surface, covered by epidermis. Both lesions form the basis of acne, from which subsequent inflammatory phenomena occur.

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Acne Papule - Pustular

It is characterized by the presence of papules, from 1 to 5 mm. in diameter, red and pustules.

pustular acne photo laser treatment argentina

Cystic acne

Se observan nódulos que son lesiones inflamatorias de más de 5 mm. de diámetro y quistes. Los nódulos se conforman cuando la inflamación ocurre en un nivel más profundo e involucra varios folículos pilosos. These tend to leave scars.

Causes

The pilosebaceous unit is made up of the hair follicle and the gland (Figure 1). Acne is caused by obstruction of the Pilosebaceous unit. This obstruction retains sebum produced by the sebaceous gland and keratinized cells of the hair follicle. Excess sebum production usually begins around

FIGURE 1 - Diagram of the pilosebaceous unit

the nine years of age stimulated by a greater production of adrenal androgens, and is accompanied by a higher rate of desquamation of the squamous epithelium that covers the interior of the follicle. In this way, the follicular ostium (the entrance of the follicle) is obstructed first microscopically (microcomedón).
As sebum production continues, the follicle widens until it forms the basic acne lesion: the comedone. The oxidation of the fat that makes up the comedo darkens it, acquiring the usual appearance of the "black spot".
If the broadening of the follicular ostium is proportionally less than the broadening of the interior of the follicle, the plug is not visible and the lesion is visualized on the skin as a "white point".

1. This obstruction favors the proliferation of the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, which contributes to trigger the inflammatory process of the tissues involved, mediated by immune cells: CD4 T lymphocytes and neutrophils, which infiltrate the area and cause disruption of the follicular wall , causing the content of the follicle (lipids, cellular components and bacteria) to spread to the surrounding dermis.

2. The composition of the sebum, which contains a large amount of free fatty acids, together with keratin, contribute to the inflammatory process.

3. The local inflammatory response is accentuated with the mediators released in this process: cytokines, peptides and others, causing the appearance of papules. Greater inflammation leads to the formation of pustules, and its extension leads to the formation of cysts.

FIGURE 3 - Lotus II. Zoom handpiece. 2mm spot

4. The nodules form when the inflammation occurs at a deeper level and involves several hair follicles. These tend to leave scars.

Is the Lotus II Laser effective on all types of acne?

In cystic and pustular acne, a 1 to 2 mm zoom handpiece is used first, with which all cysts and / or pustules are perforated. This facilitates the drainage of the content, generating a bactericidal effect and allowing the penetration of drugs. Figure 4 shows the effect of the Lotus II with a 2mm zoom handpiece. You can see in the central and lower part of the sample, the absence of tissue produced by laser drilling and the collagen contraction around it.

FIGURE 4 - Lotus II. Zoom handpiece. 2mm spot

These Histopathological studies were carried out by Dr. Cristina Corbella, Dermatopathologist. This treatment is fast, painless and with quick recovery. It has no contraindications or adverse effects. Its application hardly produces a slight redness and does not leave inflammations or bruises. The patient withdraws as soon as the session ends, allowing his immediate social and occupational reintegration. These treatments can be performed throughout the year, even in summer, with the sole precaution of adequate photoprotection.
Another technology that is revolutionizing the treatment of acute acne is the Scarlet, novel radio frequency with micro needles.

Patient testimonial

[:es]Acné con Láser Lotus[:]

[:es]Ayer empecé el tratamiento para el acné con Lotus. Estoy esperando los resultados, pero vi los vídeos de tratamientos anteriores y estoy segura que va a funcionar. La atención es excelente. Me estoy atendiendo en la clínica Hoogstra de Caballito con la Dra. Elena Placenti, una muy buena profesional.[:]

Bethlehem Palatnik

[:es]Verrugas y acné[:]

[:es]Muy buena atención, excelentes profesionales, me atendí por una verruga en el cuello y me la sacaron con láser en el momento y sin dolor. También me atendí un caso de acné rebelde en la espalda y me dieron un tratamiento con antibióticos y loción que me curo después de sufrir años esa enfermedad. Me atendí en la sede de Belgrano que esta enfrente de la plaza de Barrancas. El tratamiento lo hice con la doctora Belén Salvaneschi.[:]

Ricardo Maidana

[:es]Tratamiento de Acné agudo en espalda y hombros[:en]Acne treatment in back and shoulders[:]

[:es]Mi nombre es Verónica, tengo 34 años, sufro de acné, específicamente en mi espalda y hombros, debido a un problema endocrinológico. Tengo Hiperandrogenismo y eso hace que mis glándulas sebáceas trabajen de más… Probé miles de cremas, tratamientos cosmiátricos y pastillas anticonceptivas para tratarme….ninguno causo el efecto que estoy teniendo con el Laser Lotus II[:en]My name is Veronica, I am 34 years old, I suffer from acne, specifically on my back and shoulders, due to an endocrinological problem. I have Hyperandrogenism and that makes my sebaceous glands work more … I tried thousands of creams, cosmetics treatments and birth control pills to treat me … none caused the effect I am having with the Laser Lotus II[:]

Acne: Before and After

Acne treatment

Laser lotus

Through the Light energy of Laser lotus They manage to drain purulent lesions and improve the quality of the skin.

Patients report that they quickly see improvements in the quality of the skin and restore their confidence and self-esteem.

cost 

    • lotus acne  $230.000 la sesión
    • Lotus acne with lesion drainage $270.000 la sesión

IPL

    •  Facial $160.000
    • Mejillas $130.000
    • ½ cara $130.000
    • Cara-cuello $190.000
    • Cara-cuello-escote $210.000

Instalaciones y Seguridad del Procedimiento

En nuestra clínica, nos enorgullecemos de ofrecer instalaciones de vanguardia y altos estándares de seguridad para todos nuestros procedimientos. Contamos con aparatología médica de última generación, lo que nos permite realizar intervenciones con precisión y eficiencia.

Nuestra unidad quirúrgica completa está equipada con tecnología de alto nivel, incluyendo modernas salas de cirugía asistidas por enfermeros e instrumentadores especializados en este tipo de intervenciones. Estas salas de cirugía están diseñadas para maximizar la seguridad del paciente, minimizando cualquier riesgo durante el procedimiento.

Además, disponemos de confortables salas de recuperación e internación, asegurando que los pacientes reciban atención continua y de calidad en un entorno seguro y controlado. La tecnología avanzada utilizada en nuestras instalaciones no solo mejora la precisión de las intervenciones, sino que también garantiza una rápida y segura recuperación.

La clínica cuenta con la aprobación de la Secretaría de Salud Pública, lo que certifica que cumplimos con los más altos estándares de seguridad y calidad en la atención médica. Nos comprometemos a mantener y superar estos estándares, brindando a nuestros pacientes la tranquilidad y confianza de estar en las mejores manos posibles.

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