Laser Resurfacing
Advanced dual-mode Erbium laser resurfacing for wrinkles, acne scars, pigment, and the renewal of sun damaged skin.
Facial
Renewal with Advanced Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing makes it possible to remove a lifetime of sun damage and blemishes from your skin. Healthy skin and a more youthful appearance can be restored in a safe comfortable office procedure.
The C02 laser was the first resurfacing laser. But, it causes burn-like thermal damage to the skin, resulting in very slow healing like a burn. Then came the Erbium lasers. These were called the "cool light" lasers because they did not cause thermal injury. The healing is much faster and safety improved. Now, the Erbium Contour laser provides the best advantages of both: Erbium resurfacing means better safety, higher precision and rapid healing. The depth of treatment is computer controlled for precise treatment according to each patient's needs.
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How Laser Resurfacing Renews Your Skin
First, the resurfacing laser will remove all the epidermal damage caused by sun and aging. With extreme precision the laser removes keratoses, pre-malignant lesions, age spots, and epidermal blemishes.
Second, the upper dermis is sculpted smooth by the laser. Deeper wrinkles are reduced or eliminated. Acne scars are reduced and re-contoured. New epidermis will grow from cells within the follicles that have never been exposed to the sun's damage. This takes just four to five days. Thus, your skin is literally "renewed."
Third, the laser stimulates the growth of healthy new collagen and elastin fibers within the skin. This will continue for six months after resurfacing. During this time the skin will continue to improve. Fifteen to twenty percent firming can be achieved. Loose eyelids and lax skin is tightened. Resilience and elasticity are restored. Any remaining wrinkles will continue to improve for over six months.
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Does it Hurt? How Long for Healing?
Intravenous sedation ("twilight sleep") administered and monitored by an anesthetist makes resurfacing pain free and very safe. Afterward, it feels like a sunburn. Most patients don't use a pain pill except perhaps for the first day.
Patients should allow up to one week off for healing. After that time our patients will return to their full activities. Out of town patients may return home after the initial healing of about 5 days.
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Laser Skin Resurfacing Patient Information
The following information has been prepared by Dr. Van Camp and Dr. Teng
of the Aesthetics MD. It represents general information only and is intended for persons who are considering laser skin resurfacing. Full information will be provided at your consultation prior to scheduling a procedure. Your individual case and goals will be reviewed before selecting a treatment plan. You will also be shown pictures of typical results for various conditions so you will know what can reasonably be expected. Please review all of this material and note any questions to be discussed at your consultation.
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