Transcript Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser Skin
Resurfacing
Ablative vs. Non-Ablative
• Ablative
procedures target
both superficial &
deeper layers of
skin.
• Light sedation
• Fewer treatments
• Brief recovery
• Non-ablative
procedures target
tissue under the skin to
stimulate collagen
production.
• No sedation
• Multiple treatments
• No downtime
Am I a candidate for laser skin
resurfacing?
• Wrinkles, creases
& lines
• Sun damage
• Pigmentation
problems
• Scars
• Loss of skin
elasticity
How does ablative resurfacing
work?
Damaged outer
layers of skin are
vaporized.
Healing produces
new skin
unaffected by
previous
imperfections.
Commonly treated areas….
• Face •Chest
• Neck •Hands
Prior to resurfacing….
• Sun avoidance & SPF
• Oral supplements
• Prescription creams
Your resurfacing procedure…
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Light sedation
30 to 90 minutes
Rubber band “snap”
Protective ointment
Cool compresses
Oral medication
Rest
After your resurfacing
procedure…
• You will have an average of 3-7
days of “downtime.”
• During this time, your skin will have a
red or bronze appearance and you
must apply ointment to keep the
skin moist.
• Dr. Bath will see you the day after for
a follow up appointment.
“Downtime”
• Downtime is social downtime- you will feel
fine, but look like you’ve had a laser
treatment. This downtime is important to
minimize risk of infection.
• Your face will appear red, bronze, and
may have scabbing or oozing.
• Important to follow aftercare to minimize
risks.
• Next slides follow patients through a
resurfacing to illustrate healing and what
you can expect.
Before
Day 3
Immediately After
Day 4
Day 1
Day 5
Day 2
Day 11
Laser Skin Resurfacing
Photo Gallery….
Resurfacing to lessen the appearance
of sun damage….
Resurfacing to minimize acne
scarring…
Resurfacing to address pigmentation
concerns….
Resurfacing to improve fine lines &
wrinkles…..
Resurfacing to improve eye area and
skin laxity….
Resurfacing to soften smokers’
lines….
End result…..
Fresh, new,
younger-looking
skin!