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San Diego Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Tom Pousti
Talks About Laser Skin Resurfacing
Description
Carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers are very popular lasers to use for facial rejuventation.
These lasers are the most effective tools available today for eliminating wrinkles.
Unlike other resurfacing methods, lasers not only exfoliate the surface of the
skin, but they also tighten the skin's collagen fibers. Some patients find that
the skin elasticity is increased after the CO2 laser treatment.
Laser skin
resurfacing may also be used to remove abnormalities in the skin such as pigmented
lesions or acne scars.
Erbium laser is also available for facial rejuvenation.
This Erbium laser is gentler than the CO2 laser and effective for mild wrinkles.
This laser targets the tissue more precisely than the CO2 and causes less damage
than the CO2 laser.
The Procedure
The patient is under general
anesthesia at the time of the procedure. The procedure itself takes about an hour.
What
To Expect After Surgery
The patient will be asked to wear protective
dressings around the treated areas for about a week. While the laser procedure
is itself virtually painless, post-procedure redness and irritation can be severe.
The face looks skinned, swollen and may become crusty during the first 10 days;
redness, itching and sensitivity may last up to four months. Patients must stay
out of the sun during healing. The healing time would be decreased if using the
Erbium laser versus the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser.
Resumption of Physical
Activities
After a week or two, the patient can resume normal activities.
Makeup can be applied to the treated areas 2 weeks after the facial rejuvenation
procedure.
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consultation in our San Diego office, call (619) 466-8851 or email appointments@pousti.com.
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