In 1977, after completing medical school at the University of Michigan and residency at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Cooperrider moved to the Northwest and opened his dermatology practice. He enjoyed taking care of his patients' general dermatology concerns, and over the years became interested in the concept of keeping skin young and healthy looking. His interest in anti-aging led him to new laser and light technologies that were being developed.

We added Laser Treatment Center to our established dermatology practice in 1993, when lasers were first being introduced for treatment of the skin. Our mission has been to bring the latest laser technology from around the world to the Puget Sound region, helping to test and refine technologies, teach other doctors and give our patients the benefit of new treatments.

We have been very successful at finding the most effective up to date treatments, many of which you have seen on television and read about in magazines.

Currently we have many different lasers, intense pulsed light sources and other light treatments available in our facility. These are being used for:

* Facial Rejuvenation (Thermage, Fotofacial RF, Aurora, Polaris (new in 2004) (elos technology), CoolTouch™, Omnilux Red (new in 2004))
* Hair Removal (Lyra, Aurora, Comet (new in 2005))
* Tattoo Removal (Yag (new in 2004), ruby)
* Brown and Red Spot Removal
* Vein Treatment (Vasculite, IPL)
* Acne Treatment (Omnilux Blue (new in 2004)).

We are also very experienced with BOTOX® Cosmetic. In 2002 and 2003 we were the #1 BOTOX® Cosmetic provider in Western Washington.

Dr. Cooperrider and our physician assistants do many treatments to restore a young look around the mouth, lips and in other facial areas. We are currently using Collagen, Restylane and a new product called Sculptra.

One of our most popular treatments is called Mesotherapy for fat dissolving.

Our Physician Assistants
Our friendly and capable dermatology physician assistants possess extensive general dermatology and surgical skills as well as proficiency in using lasers.

They can advise you about the latest cosmetic treatment solutions for many of your concerns, including the use of skin fillers such as collagen, Restylane and Sculptra as well as diagnose, treat and prescribe medications for conditions such as acne, psoriasis, skin cancer, warts and rashes.

Cosmetic Products
We have a variety of physician-recommended skin care products available for sale, including those specially formulated by Dr. Cooperrider. Please ask your provider which products might be appropriate for addressing your particular skin concerns.

Dr. Cooperrider introduced the Pacific Northwest to in-office high energy pulsed laser skin resurfacing, and now many doctors are performing it. Not content to develop just one technique, his knowledge and experience has grown in every aspect of cosmetic laser surgery including treatment of wrinkles, scars, spider veins, birthmarks, brown spots, tattoos, and hair removal. Most recently he has concentrated on new, comfortable, "no down time" methods of wrinkle treatment and skin rejuvenation.

Dr. Cooperrider is continuously researching the latest technologies to bring to the Laser Treatment Center to help people feel better about their appearance.

We have the largest collection of skin lasers in the state. Since different lasers work best for different people, our amazing selection allows Dr. Cooperrider and his assistants to choose just the right laser for your needs!

Looking to be rejuvenated? We can help!

Wrinkles, Skin Tightening

Thermage is a machine that tightens skin using radiofrequency waves. The Polaris is a laser that has radiofrequency added to it, so that it helps wrinkles and tightens at the same time.

Frown lines, forehead wrinkles?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is the popularity winner due to its quick, easy, safe record of instant gratification for frown lines, crows feet, forehead wrinkles and more. We have found a way to achieve great results using less BOTOX® Cosmetic which keeps the cost down for most people.

For younger looking and softer skin

CoolTouch™...Non-invasive laser rejuvenation with no "downtime."

Fat Reduction

Mesotherapy is a technique using tiny injections to push natural substances like lecithin or medications into the fatty layer to reduce or dissolve localized pockets. We can do this on the face for jowls or nasolabial folds, under the chin, and on other areas of the body as well, for slimming.

Skin tone, texture and smoothness

Microdermabrasion, done with our Diamond Peel machines, will leave your skin baby-smooth with no recovery time. This “lunchtime” procedure can also help with brown spots and scars, and combining it with the Dermawave Ultrasonic Facial helps even more.

Deep Wrinkles or Scars
We can fill these in with substances such as Restylane or collagen.

Restylane® is an excellent treatment for:
o wrinkle correction
o lip enhancement
o smile lines (correcting thin, superficial lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead)
o deep folds
o shaping facial contours (such as cheeks and chin correcting)
o volume augmentation of the lips

Acne

Using the new, more powerful Omnilux Blue Light for acne, we can see results quickly with or without medication.

Broken Facial Veins, Rosacea

We now have lasers and light treatments that will greatly improve rosacea without drugs. The Fotofacial RF treatment decreases the redness, and the Omnilux Blue Light decreases the breakouts!

POLARIS

In keeping with our philosophy of offering you the most current technology available, The Laser Treatment Center has now added the POLARIS, facial rejuvenation without significant downtime.

Hair Removal

We have several lasers to remove hair in all different skin types. Non-invasive removal of hair with light or laser beams has been a goal for quite some time. We are finally able to achieve permanent hair reduction through the use of several new machines.

Hair Growth

We have a once a week, safe and painless method of improving thinning hair called CosmeticTrichoGenesis (CTG).

Tattoo Removal

Our ruby and YAG lasers will take care of a tattoo that has outworn it's welcome. We offer tattoo removal.

Leg Veins

We can treat spider veins with tiny injections (sclerotherapy) or with lasers.

Brown Spot and Birthmark Removal

We use several lasers to gently remove red and brown birthmarks, sunspots and age spots. More info

Sclerotherapy

Tiny injections to remove spider veins.

Light Chemical Peels

Very safe, mild peels to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and to treat acne.