Flawless, M.D. adds Candela laser systems in Menlo Park

Flawless, M.D. in Menlo Park has added Candela’s Nordlys and GentleMax Pro Plus platforms, expanding physician-performed laser and IPL care on the San Francisco Peninsula. The new systems are aimed at skin rejuvenation, pigmentation, vascular concerns and hair reduction, with treatments performed by founder and medical director Un Hui Nam, MD, PharmD.

Why it matters: - Flawless, M.D. is expanding access to physician-performed laser and light-based treatments for patients on the San Francisco Peninsula. - The new systems broaden options for skin rejuvenation, pigmentation, vascular concerns and laser hair reduction. - The addition also reinforces the practice’s model of personalized care delivered directly by its founder and medical director.

What happened: - Flawless, M.D. announced the addition of two Candela platforms: the Nordlys system and the GentleMax Pro Plus. - The practice said both systems are FDA-cleared. - Un Hui Nam, MD, PharmD personally performs the treatments at the Menlo Park practice. - The practice serves the San Francisco Peninsula and the greater Bay Area.

The details: - The new laser and IPL platforms are being used for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing. - The practice says those treatments can improve tone, texture, sun damage, wrinkles, acne scars and select cases of melasma. - The systems are also being used for pigmentation correction, including sun damage, age spots and uneven skin tone. - Vascular treatments target rosacea, spider veins and facial redness. - Laser hair reduction is available for a broad range of skin types. - Flawless, M.D. also offers PRP and PRF therapies. - Dr. Nam draws, prepares and administers PRP/PRF personally rather than delegating the process to non-MDs. - PRP/PRF uses the patient’s own blood-derived growth factors. - PRP/PRF may be used with laser and microneedling procedures to support collagen induction and healing. - PRP/PRF is also used as a combination treatment for hair restoration. - The Nordlys system combines Selective Waveband Technology intense pulsed light, a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser and non-ablative fractional lasers. - Nordlys can address brown spots, sun damage, facial redness, broken capillaries, rosacea, uneven tone, dullness, fine lines, early signs of aging and vascular lesions, including facial and leg veins. - Nordlys treatments are non-invasive and designed for minimal downtime. - The GentleMax Pro Plus combines a 755 nm Alexandrite laser with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser. - GentleMax Pro Plus supports laser hair reduction, treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions and overall skin rejuvenation. - The practice said the two systems let Dr. Nam match technology to the concern instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach. - The practice said treatments are customized to each patient’s skin type and goals. - The practice said Dr. Nam performs every treatment and prioritizes education, transparency and unhurried consultations. - Flawless, M.D. says its philosophy is natural, subtle results. - Patients can learn more at the practice website or call or text 650.516.7516.

Between the lines: - The announcement positions Flawless, M.D. against high-volume chain practices by emphasizing direct physician involvement and longer consultations. - The combination of laser platforms and PRP/PRF suggests a broader regenerative and aesthetic offering in one practice. - The focus on minimal downtime points to demand for treatments that fit into busy schedules.

What's next: - Patients in Menlo Park and the surrounding region can now book consultations for the expanded menu of treatments. - The practice is likely to use the new systems to tailor care by skin type, concern and treatment goal. - Dr. Nam said the practice will continue emphasizing comfort, customization and low-downtime results.