Laser Resurfacing of Wrinkles and Scars
The latest method to treat wrinkles is with highly sophisticated lasers.
Lasers used for resurfacing target water, which constitutes ~75% of the
skin, thus vaporizing skin with each pass of the laser beam. The laser
gives your physician unprecedented control over the process, gently and
precisely removing the unwanted surface layers of the skin cells. Our
center has the latest technology that allows the best possible results with a
minimal recovery period.
(Before and after laser resurfacing
Courtesy of Dany Touma, M.D.)
Which lines and wrinkles can be treated with the laser?
Your physician uses the laser like an artist's brush, tailoring
the skin rejuvenation procedure to your individual needs.
Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth can be
smoothed. Acne scars and some surgical scars can be
minimized. The surface of the skin is usually totally
rejuvenated and new collagen buildup adds to a younger
look and feel to your skin. The process of skin tightening
continues for up to 18 months.
(Before and after laser resurfacing. Note marked improvement and face
lift-like tightening of cheeks.
Courtesy of Dany Touma, M.D.)
What about the delicate areas of the skin?
The resurfacing laser can rejuvenate areas around the lips
and around the eyes. Depending on the type and depth of
the wrinkles, or scars, one or more sessions may be
necessary. Your skin will look and feel revitalized and
transformed, the outward signs of age will be diminished.
Before and after laser resurfacing of acne scars.
(Courtesy of Thomas
Rohrer, MD)
Before and after laser resurfacing of acne scar revision (subcision)
Courtesy of Dany Touma, M.D.
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Smooth Beam
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Aesthetics Services
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Laser Resurfacing of Wrinkles and Scars
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Hair Removal for All Skin Types
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Vascular Lesions (including leg veins)
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Pigmented Lesions
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Tattoo Removal
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Botox
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Liposuction
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Fat Transplantation
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Filler Substances
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Sclerotherapy
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Photodynamic Light Therapy
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ThermaCool TC
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Scar Revision
Is resurfacing for You?
Your physician will take your medical history, age, skin type
(including pigmentation), healing ability and desired results
into consideration to determine whether you are a good
candidate. Laser resurfacing is usually reserved for patients
with moderate to severe damage not amenable to treatment
with less invasive procedures, such as chemical peels.
Before and after laser resurfacing
Courtesy of Dany Touma, M.D
Should certain precautions be taken after a resurfacing
treatment with laser?
After the procedure, it is essential to carefully follow your
physician's instructions to get optimal results. Skin
preparation, antibiotics and antivirals are prescribed prior to
the procedure as well. After the laser procedure, your
physician will recommend an ointment to keep the healing
areas moist and a dressing may be applied. The initial
redness and swelling that follows the resurfacing treatment
intensifies over the 4-5 days following the procedure. It
fades in a few weeks to a light pink, which can easily be
camouflaged with cosmetics and disappears completely
within one to three months. It is important to use a
sunscreen with at least SPF 15 protection against UVA and
UVB rays, and to avoid sun exposure for several months, as
this can cause changes in pigmentation. Some patients may
experience transient spots or increased pigmentation, which
usually resolve spontaneously. In most patients, a regimen of
glycolic acid peels and retinoids is also recommended to
help maintain results.
Before and after laser resurfacing. (Courtesy of Thomas Rohrer, MD)
Botox as an Adjunct to Laser Resurfacing
In some patients, dynamic lines such as the forehead and
crow's feet improve in a superior way and results last longer
when Botox is injected into the underlying muscles
immediately prior to and after the laser procedure.
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