- Obliterates fine wrinkles, softens deep ones
- Vigorously stimulates collagen formation
- C02 laser skin resurfacing Is the gold standard
Skin Rejuvenation for the removal of wrinkles and skin imperfections
Laser offers the modern and precise way to rejuvenate the skin. Wrinkling, uneven colour and a sallow appearance are due to the combined effects of sun damage and aging.
A computerised "pattern generator" allows precise removal of the top layers of "old" skin to provide new skin that is smoother and more even in texture and colour.
Post treatment research biopsies reveal the skin had been made several years younger: there is a true rejuvenation of the microanatomy of the skin.
Laser is a high energy light beam which causes no bleeding and allows the exact depth of resurfacing to be visualised.
The carbon dioxide (CO2) laser and the Erbium laser are the two most commonly used in a continuously evolving field.
The CO2 laser is still considered the "gold standard" in skin resurfacing and is more predictable and effective in removing deeper wrinkles and produces new collagen in a more youthful arrangement.
It can justifiably be claimed to result in a true rejuvenation of the skin. The Erbium laser does not produce such profound changes except when the device or technique is modified to behave more like the CO2 laser, resulting in the same clinical response and recovery time as for the CO2 laser.
Neither chemical peeling nor standard dermabrasion are as precise or as comfortable. Laser resurfacing reduces the skin age by at least 10 years. Protecting the skin with a broad spectrum sunscreen will prolong results.
Resurfacing is performed in our rooms as a day surgery under local anaesthesia and mild sedation.
Q. What areas can be done?
A. The resurfacing can be regional or full face. Common regional areas for resurfacing can be around the eyes (periocular) and around the mouth (perioral). It is particularly useful for the vertical lines in the top lip.
Q. Who are suitable candidates?
A. It can range from the younger age group with fine lines, to the older age group or those with sun damaged skin with deeper wrinkles.
Fine lines are abolished while deeper lines are softened.
Q. How and where is it done?
A. It is performed in my rooms under intravenous sedation and local anesthesia. Immediately after the procedure it feels like a mild sunburn. The laser vaporisers the superficial layers of the skin which renew themselves within 7 days. During this renewal period the skin weeps and requires some thin dressings on the area for the first 3 days and the application of a thin layer of Gel for the remaining 4 days of the week. At one week the skin looks pink and requires make-up for usually up to a period of 3 weeks to disguise the pinkness.
Q. What are the potential problems?
A. Antibiotics are prescribed for the week after the procedure to prevent bacterial infection. When the perioral area is treated, an antiviral agent is also prescribed.
In lasering deep wrinkles to soften them, there is some loss of pigment cells in the skin. Consequently the skin looks a shade lighter.
Q. How much does CO2 laser resurfacing cost?
A. The fee for a full face is $4,400 (incl. GST). For regional resurfacing the fee is $2200 (incl. GST).
Q. What is the down time?
A. Usually 8 days. By the 7th day all weeping would normally have ceased, leaving the patient with intact pink, new ‘baby’ skin.
OTHER ADVANTAGES
- Vibrant healthy looking skin boosting your confidence and making you look younger
- Turn back the years by rejuvenation of skin damaged by the combined effects of the sun and aging.
- Removal of wrinkling, uneven colouring to provide new skin that is smoother and more even in texture and colour
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