ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Reddy Medical Services has served the community for more than a decade, focusing on family medicine and building long-term patient relationships under the care of Dr. Vijaya Reddy.

Now, Reddy is expanding beyond primary care, adding laser medical aesthetic treatments to help patients feel more confident in their appearance.

When the clinic opened in 2011, Reddy planned to offer laser services but the practice quickly became centered on family and primary care as patients sought those services most. Her laser certification still hangs in the waiting room, a reminder of her early interest in aesthetics.

This year, Reddy decided to return to that passion. With a steady base of family medicine patients, Reddy said that it was the right time to introduce laser aesthetics, an option for current patients while also drawing in new ones.

“More and more people were asking me if I could help recommend treatments for dark spots, hyperpigmentation,” Reddy said.

 

Dr. Vijaya Reddy’s first laser certification from 2011 hangs in the Reddy Medical Services waiting room, alongside a copy of The Elk Grove Citizen covering the practice’s grand opening more than a decade ago.

Referrals to dermatologists, Reddy said, often led only to over-the-counter medications.

“I told myself enough is enough. I have enough patients, I achieved all my goals... now it’s time to show my passion toward laser aesthetics,” Reddy said.

Her medical practice will begin offering Cynosure’s LaseMD Ultra this fall, which is a laser treatment-based technology that treats pigmentation issues such as age spots, sunspots, freckles, melasma and actinic keratoses.

It also targets fine lines, uneven texture, enlarged pores, acne scars and redness. Common treatment areas include the face, neck and décolletage, although it can also be used on the arms, legs, abdomen and scalp for hair follicle stimulation.

“LaseMD Ultra is a next-generation non-ablative, fractional Thulium laser developed by Lutronic,” said Claire Stone, senior regional manager for Cynosure. “It creates micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen, improve texture and tone, and target pigmentation, all while preserving the skin surface and minimizing downtime.”

Comparable procedures include fractional lasers, resurfacing treatments, light-based therapies and microneedling. Stone said that LaseMD Ultra stands out for faster treatment times, shorter downtime, higher power delivery and more precise intensity control.

 

Dr. Vijaya Reddy has served the community for more than a decade with her medical practice, Reddy Medical Services, focusing on family medicine. Now, she is adding laser aesthetic treatments to help patients feel more confident in their appearance.

Stone also noted it is safe for all skin types year-round, which for Reddy, that inclusivity was key.

“Wanting to start lasers, I wanted a unique one that is applicable to every patient of all colors,” Reddy said. “Some lasers you can only use for fair skin but this is a very mild laser which we can use for all kinds of skin types.”

Reddy said patients will typically see improvements within one to two weeks, with most protocols requiring several sessions spaced a month apart. Recovery can last one to six days but, she emphasized, there is little to no downtime, allowing patients to continue daily activities. Pain is mild and tolerable, Reddy said, although medication can be offered if needed. Most patients will require two to three treatments to see results.

“It’s a very quick process,” said Reddy, who added that the treatment comes with aftercare such as facemask and serum.

Stone explained that sessions generally range from $500 to $1,500, depending on location, treatment depth and provider. To make treatments more accessible, Reddy will offer payment plans through Care Credit, with monthly options as low as $50 to $60 depending on income.

To learn more about LaseMD Ultra laser aesthetics offered at Reddy Medical Services, visit reddyurgentcare.com or call 916-688-1111. Reddy Medical Services is at 9261 Laguna Springs Drive.