Damaged skin and wrinkles whether caused by age, sun
exposure, heredity,
lifestyle or acne can be improved with laser skin resurfacing. Laser
resurfacing removes layers of skin thereby revealing a new, younger looking
layer of skin underneath.
The laser can be used on the entire face or specific areas. Skin color is not
necessarily a barrier to treatment though skin thickness and texture may
determine whether you are a good candidate for laser resurfacing. The laser
produces a tightening effect on the skin which can be beneficial particularly
when used on the lower eye lid.
If you are having other facial cosmetic surgery such as a facelift or eyelid
surgery you may be able to have laser skin resurfacing at the same time.
Dr. Gilman and Dr. Ehrlichman will assess your skin type and the extent to
which you have sun damage, uneven pigmentation and skin imperfections
since fine lines and deeper wrinkling or depressions will require different
approaches to treatment.
The effect of skin resurfacing using a carbon dioxide (CO2) is similar to the
results obtained using chemical peels and dermabrasion. The laser, however,
removes skin layers by vaporization rather than with chemicals or sanding.
The risks of laser resurfacing are few but include infection or abnormal
healing. If you have had allergic reactions or herpes, skin resurfacing can
cause a recurrence of these conditions. Rarely patients form raised or
thickened scars following the procedure. Changes in skin pigment are
common after any form of skin resurfacing with decreased pigmentation more
common than increased pigmentation.
Following laser resurfacing, you must avoid sun exposure until the redness of
your skin has gone. In fact, it is better to avoid the harmful effects of the sun
permanently with sun block and head coverings.
A scab may or may not form over the treated skin but you will be advised
about this and cleansing your skin by our staff.
Camouflage makeup can be used within a two weeks of resurfacing and you
should be able to return to work within a week to ten days.
Click here for more information on Laser Skin Resurfacing
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Plastic Surgery Specialists Inc.
Boston
Plastic Surgery
332 Washington St., Suite 215
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 781-431-7340; Fax: 781-431-7342
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