Laser Skin Resurfacing
(UltraPulse Carbon Dioxide Laser)

Surface facial wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, lip creases and wrinkles, and acne scarring can be damaging to a person's self-image. In many cases, an individual's life can be enhanced through laser surgery to remove or improve skin imperfections.

Through proven and advanced laser technology, the UltraPulse Carbon Dioxide Laser has revolutionized the treatment of wrinkled, scarred or sun-damaged skin of the face. These facial imperfections can be treated with the C02 Laser procedure which vaporizes the cells it hits, leaving a more natural and even--colored facial skin. This fast treatment preserves the underlying skin tissues, and the healing process takes just seven to ten days.

As an alternative to chemical peels and dermabrasions, the laser procedure offers the potential benefits to patients of a faster recovery time and less pain; usually pain medication is not needed after surgery. Patients having laser generally receive a local anesthetic to ensure comfort during the procedure. A fast, sharp laser beam actually reacts with water, vaporizing the cell it hits.

Though many thousands of facial surgical procedures are performed successfully each year, every surgical procedure involves some risk. When laser surgery is performed, the goal of the plastic surgeon is to enhance the overall facial appearance. Expectations must be reasonable as results should be viewed as improvements in facial appearances -- not total corrections. Results and the success of the surgery depend on many factors -- including the size, shape, and location of the facial imperfection, and the patient's age, heredity and general skin condition.

Laser Surgery Information

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