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To bring renewed vitality to aged, sun-damaged skin. |
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Invented in 1960, the laser (short for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation), is a unique type of light energy that consists of a focused beam of light at one specific wavelength. When directed to those areas of the face that are of particular concern to a patient, the Carbon Dioxide (CO2) laser creates a smoother, healthier, more rejuvenated complexion. |
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Resurfaces the skin, regardless of age or sex. |
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Removes facial wrinkles (particularly around the mouth and eyes), age spots, other hyperpigmentation, superficial skin cancers, other irregularities on sun-damaged skin, benign facial lesions, birthmarks, broken blood vessels, spider veins, warts and some tattoos. |
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Improves scarring from acne, accidents or previous surgery. |
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Leaves the skin with a more refreshed, youthful appearance. |
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The CO2 Laser only penetrates to the middle layers of the skin, so it won't completely remove deep-set wrinkles, lesions or pigmentation. |
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It cannot remove deep furrows on the forehead or cheek area and won't resolve droopy eyelids, pouches under the eyes, jowling or sagging of the lower face and neck. |
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It can cause skin lightening when used at higher energies. |
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Ethnic background (Asian and Black skin types are more prone to pigmentation after surgery and are not good laser candidates.); skin thickness; specific areas to be lasered (if more than two, lasering the full face may be best); as well as any adjunctive procedures to be performed at the same time, such as facelifting or surgical scar revision. |
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Previous facial peels or lasering. |
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Whether makeup is routinely worn. |
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History of Herpes infections, since lasering increases the risk of a breakout. |
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Realistic expectations, based on laser energies selected. |
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Laser surgery takes approximately 30 to 90 minutes, depending on size of area being treated. (Usually only one laser treatment is required but sometimes touch-ups may be needed. Also, a sunblock of SPF 30 must be worn for a few weeks until the skin heals.) |
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Usually discharged the same day, adults can resume light activities within 1 day of surgery, travel by day 10 and resume strenuous activities at 2 weeks. |
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Depending upon laser energy selected, skin can be pink for several weeks to several months. |
