■ LASER SKIN RESURFACING FOR WRINKLES

Your beautiful book can be read by its newly resurfaced cover.

The benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing are many and include:

• Reduced wrinkles and fine lines
• Softening of deep frown lines
• Improved skin tone and texture
• Minimized acne scars
• New collagen formation and plumper skin

Laser skin resurfacing works to remove fine lines and smooth deep creases that occur due to age, exposure to the environment, smoking and stress – between and around the eyes, on the sides of the mouth, on the surface of the forehead. Research shows that some laser resurfacing also lifts and tightens as it shrinks collagen as much as 30%.

The bottom line: After Laser Skin Resurfacing you can experience up to a 50% improvement in your skin, depending on the level of treatment.

During your complimentary consultation we will review your medical history, age, skin color and condition to determine if you are a candidate for Laser Skin Resurfacing. Other procedures may also be recommended to be sure to give you your desired and most long-term results.

At Skin & Vein, from lighter-to-deeper peels, we use a new generation of resurfacing lasers that include Sciton’s Profractional laser, COAG Total Skin Resurfacing laser and the Erbium micro-laser.

The result of a single Laser Skin Resurfacing procedure can be great and immediately realized. You may see continued improvement over a period of six months, with results lasting for up to 2-5 years but some of the milder laser treatments may require yearly maintenance to maintain the result.

Ask us how Laser Skin Resurfacing can replace lines and scars, with a fresh surface that will leave you feeling unconditionally comfortable in your own skin.

Preparation:
There is no preparation indicated for Laser Skin Resurfacing

Procedure:
The laser peel is an outpatient procedure lasting between an hour and an hour and a half. A local, topical anesthetic is applied and allowed to sit for approximately half an hour in order to numb the surface of your skin. Although discomfort is generally mild, a mild sedative may be given or recommended prior to the procedure.

During the procedure, a laser, moved over the surface of your skin, emits an intense beam of energy. This beam heats and vaporizes the tissues of the outer layer of your damaged skin upon contact, leaving neighboring, healthier tissue unaffected by the laser.

You can expect to feel a sensation much like sunburn, immediately following.

Aftercare:
For more aggressive laser treatments you may be given a mild sedative and therefore need a driver to assist you home. You can expect to experience redness and some swelling. You will be given directions for caring for your tender skin which may include ice, cleansing, and topical products to aid in healing. Depending on the type and depth of your treatment, expected downtime can be as little as one week, but may be longer. With lighter peels, you may experience pink skin for up to two weeks. With deeper peels, the skin may remain pink for up to four months. In all cases, your skin can be easily covered with makeup. We will give you a realistic idea of the of healing process and time you will need to plan for in regards to your specific treatment.

As with any treatment of the skin, avoid the sun and use sun-block at all times.

Precautions:
Your doctor will address any precautions or concerns you may have on an individual basis. Inform us of all medications you are taking at the time of your complimentary consultation.

Results:
Fresh, younger looking skin that will continue to rejuvenate over several months, and give you glowing results for years to come.