Richmond, VA -- (SBWire) -- 07/15/2015 --Dr. Travis Shaw, MD specializes in performing minimally invasive cosmetic treatments at his Richmond, VA, facility. Unlike invasive cosmetic procedures, minimally invasive treatments that range from laser resurfacing to fillers like Juvederm result in less patient discomfort and require minimal downtime, all while delivering beautiful results. One laser facial rejuvenation treatment available to Richmond, VA, patients is the silk touch laser facial from Dr. Travis Shaw, MD.

The silk touch laser treatment from Dr. Travis Shaw, MD is a custom laser protocol that uses the Palomar Max G system to deliver dramatic facial rejuvenation with no downtime and minimal discomfort. The Palomar Max G system is a powerful, yet sensitive, laser that emits a low-energy light beam to treat an entire spectrum of cosmetic facial imperfections. Patients come to Dr. Travis Shaw, MD to treat age spots, dilated blood vessels, port wine stains, melasma, rosacea, freckles, birthmarks, brown spots, dull skin and rough skin texture with the silk touch laser procedure.

Silk touch laser treatments require little of the patient's time and result in beautiful, permanent effects. Before a laser facial session in Richmond, VA, Dr. Travis Shaw, MD consults with each patient individually to address all of their cosmetic concerns and determine which types of treatment are appropriate for their particular needs and skin type. Frequently, Dr. Travis Shaw, MD recommends a combination of techniques for the best result.

A silk touch laser treatment takes anywhere from five to fifteen minutes. Patients usually need three to five treatments at four-week intervals, but some require fewer. During the treatment, patients are made to feel as comfortable as possible. Usually, patients experience only a gentle warming sensation during the procedure, but numbing products and cooling gel are available. There is no downtime after the procedure. Patients can return to normal activities and even wear makeup immediately after a silk touch laser session.

To learn more about minimally invasive cosmetic procedures available from Dr. Travis Shaw, MD, visit his website at http://travisshawmd.com or call 804-210-7035.

About Dr. Travis Shaw, MD
Dr. Travis Shaw, MD is a Richmond, VA-based physician with a passion for changing his patient's lives, one procedure at a time. Dr. Shaw performs a wide range of facial procedures, from Juvederm fillers to rhinoplasty to scar correction and revision.

With his attention to natural results and understanding of each patient's personal concerns, Dr. Shaw helps patients reclaim confidence and happiness. He has been featured in several local news stories for his philanthropic work in performing scar correction for victims of domestic violence.

Dr. Shaw is certified by both the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and is also one of the few physicians certified to teach Botox procedures as well as perform them.

For more information, visit http://www.travisshawmd.com