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| Laser Skin Resurfacing
Delasco Note: (A text replication ONLY of the Laser Skin Resurfacing Patient Information Brochure. Design and format of actual brochure can not be recreated here. For Before/After pictures, see actual brochure. All text is copyrighted and cannot be used without permission.)
What is LASER?
The letters in the word LASER stand for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
How does the laser work?
It delivers short bursts of extremely high energy laser light which vaporizes the undesired skin tissue, thereby exposing fresh skin lying underneath. The heat of the laser beam also causes underlying collagen fibers to contract, giving the skin a smoother and tighter surface.
What is laser skin resurfacing?
This exciting medical breakthrough relates to the use of specially designed medical lasers to gently remove unappealing skin surfaces to expose underlying healthy skin and create an improved cosmetic appearance.
What conditions does laser resurfacing help?
It can smooth and tighten eyelid skin, fine lines and wrinkles of the face, including the upper lip, cheeks, forehead and crow's feet. In addition, it can fade brown spots and pigmentation problems, as well as improve scars (including acne scars).
What is the advantage of laser skin resurfacing?
The advantage of the laser is that it has an on-board computer precisely controlling the depth of skin penetration (less than 1/2 the thickness of a human hair). This precision allows damaged skin to be gently sculpted away with each pass of the laser. This decreases the risk of wounding the skin too deeply or damaging adjacent healthy skin.
How long is the recovery period?
Generally, one or two weeks. Dressings and ointments speed the process. Some swelling may occur, particularly during the first few days of healing. After healing, there will be a pink or red color which will fade away over a period of weeks to months. This can easily be masked with cosmetics.
Where are treatments done & how many will I need?
Treatments are performed in the doctor's office or at an outpatient center. In the majority of cases, one treatment is sufficient. Additional treatments may be required for deep or persistent wrinkles or scars. Your doctor will discuss this with you after examining your skin.
How much pain will I experience?
During the procedure, there should be no discomfort. Prior to laser resurfacing the treatment areas will be anesthetized. Extensive areas of resurfacing may require general anesthesia or I.V. sedation.
After the procedure, discomfort is minimal since the laser beam has sealed off the nerve endings. Mild stinging, much like a sunburn, can be expected for one to two days.
What are the benefits of laser skin resurfacing?- Improved treatment results
- Bloodless procedure
- Precisely controlled treatment
- Can be used as an addition to or an alternative for other skin rejuvenating treatments
- Reduced risk of scarring & pigmentation change
- Outpatient same day treatment
How long will the results last?
This will vary from patient to patient. Your doctor can give you a better estimate after examining your particular skin. A good maintenance program as suggested by your doctor will help to maintain the benefit.
This brochure is intended to give a general concept of the treatment discussed. Your doctor will be happy to advise you regarding any questions you may have and provide you with additional information. |
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