Laser resurfacing and chemical peeling
are techniques that help reduce wrinkles on the skin. These
treatments remove the top layers of the aged skin, allowing
new healthy skin to grow back. As a result, wrinkles improve,
pigmentation is removed or reduced, and collagen growth is stimulated.
Patients typically range from their late thirties to early forties
when they begin having these procedures done.
Procedure Description
Patients can have these procedures
done in the office under local anesthesia with light sedation.
The doctor uses the CO2 laser for skin resurfacing, as
it produces the best results when used properly. The laser
is passed over the skin and an immediate reduction of wrinkles
can be seen. After laser, an ointment is applied to facilitate
healing of the skin. Patients will have pinkness of the
skin after the procedure for at least a few weeks. Most
patients return to work in 1-2 weeks. If a chemical peel
is done, the chemical (trichloroacetic acid or "TCA")
is applied evenly over the face to achieve a smooth result.
Additional
Information
Depending on the skin type, color,
severity of wrinkling, and the desired goals, The doctor
will recommend either the laser or the chemical peel. The
success of laser surgery also depends on preparing the
skin adequately prior to the treatment so that healing
is maximized.
Concurrent Procedures
CO2 laser resurfacing or chemical peeling
is a wonderful adjunct to surgical facial rejuvenation.
When combined with a face
lift, midface
lift, brow
lift, eyelid
lift, or other facial procedures, the results are
superb. Additionally, BOTOX®
placed at a wrinkle site prolongs the laser results, since
the diminished muscle activity will prevent the wrinkles
from returning quickly.
Recommended
Dr. Lo highly recommends Skin Spectrum, the office of Dr.
Tina Pai and Dr. Jody Comstock, for patients interested
in having a laser resurfacing or chemical peel procedure
done. Dr. Lo and Skin Spectrum work together to provide
patients with cutting edge technology for optimal facial
rejuvenation. For more information on laser resurfacing,
chemical peels, or other services provided by Skin Spectrum,
please visit www.skinspectrum.com or call (520) 797-8885.
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