 Laser
skin resurfacing is an exciting medical procedure which
corrects the effects of the sun, wind and time.
Physicians around the world use the pinpoint accuracy of
advanced CO2 (carbon dioxide and Erbium) lasers to repair damaged skin.
Laser skin resurfacing reduces wrinkles without scalpels or stitches.
The laser emits an intense beam of energy that
heats and vaporizes tissue instantaneously. It is so precise
that the normal surrounding tissue is not affected. |
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As your doctor
guides the laser's beam over the damaged or wrinkled skin, it
gently removes the outer layers, Fine lines and wrinkles
around the mouth and eyes are smoothed. Deep creases and frown
lines will be softened and acne scars are minimized. Once the
outer layer of skin has been removed, the new skin beneath is
softer, smoother with a more youthful appearance. |
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What
about the recovery? |
Generally,
patients enjoy a short recovery time after laser skin
resurfacing. Most of the healing occurs in the first one to
two weeks. During this time the treated areas must be kept
moist. The initial redness fades in a few weeks to a light
pink, which can be camouflaged with cosmetics and usually disappears
completely in a about three months.
In just a few short weeks, you'll "well-rested" and
"refreshed". What our patients like the most is that
they don't look like they just had plastic surgery.
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What are the benefits of
laser resurfacing?
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- Lasers
cause less scaring, bleeding and bruising.
- Lasers
provide a level of comfort that is difficult to achieve
with other treatments.
- With lasers
your doctor can immediately visualize the effect of the
treatment
- Laser
resurfacing is more predictable than other forms of
treatment.
- Laser
surgery requires shorter recovery time than traditional
treatments.
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Periorbital Skin
Resurfacing |
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| Perioral
Skin Resurfacing |
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Full Facial Skin
Resurfacing |
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| If
you are interested in laser resurfacing, your doctor will
review your medical history, age, skin type, and
pigmentation; consider your desired results, and determine
if you are a candidate for laser resurfacing. |
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