TEMECULA LASER SKIN RESURFACING
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The Very Best Treatment for Wrinkles
Perhaps the most discouraging aspect of facial aging is the occurrence of wrinkles. Some blame smoking for these nasty lines but science has shown that the culprit is more closely related to genetics and skin type and to a lesser degree, the effects of the sun on our skin. Fine wrinkles begin to surface around the eyes even in our thirties and some by that time also have some etched lines around the mouth.
The laser is, far and away, still the best tool for erasing wrinkles.
Some experts even refer to it as the “gold standard” as it is the skin procedure to which all other treatments are compared. In one treatment, this amazing device can reverse the effects of time on our skin. It is the most underestimated tool in the toolbox of the Facial Plastic Surgeon because in a single treatment akin to a dental procedure, 80-90 % of facial wrinkles can be removed safely. The laser treatment is performed comfortably under local anesthesia and the results can last for many years. And with modern scientific advances, healing and comfort are greatly improved.
One of the most interesting aspects of facial aging is that there are different patterns. Some develop wrinkles only and some only loosening of the skin. For patients who have both loose skin and wrinkles, only treating the wrinkles is much less costly and takes years of age off.
The best patients for laser treatment have intermediate to deep wrinkles and that’s why the results can be so dramatic and life changing. There is simply no one-time wrinkle treatment like it. If wrinkles bother you and you want to get rid of them, have a frank discussion with a skin care specialist who can thoroughly evaluate your face and skin. Wrinkle treatment may be right for you.
What can I expect after laser skin resurfacing?
Recovery times vary across specific resurfacing methods and the extent of treatment. A wide variety of resurfacing techniques can be performed to different depths depending on the client’s needs. Lighter treatments require less healing time, however you may need to have the procedure repeated more than one time to achieve the same results as a deeper treatment. If you are having another plastic surgery, like a facelift or eyelid surgery, you may also be able to have a laser skin resurfacing procedure performed at the same time.
Dr. Newman will examine your skin to determine which resurfacing technique(s) will provide you with the most successful results. Your specific skin type, the severity of any sun damage, the extent of pigmentation, fine lines, coarse wrinkling or deep acne scarring each may require a different approach for treatment.
You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. Please tell your plastic surgeon if you have ever had an x-ray treatment of your facial skin, commonly used in the treatment of acne or if you have had a prior chemical peeling procedure. Please also inform us if you have ever taken or are taking accutane, Retin-A or other skin medications. Video of skin filler patients.
Is laser skin resurfacing right for me?
Skin resurfacing is a one-time treatment, but can require touch-ups over time. It differs from peels offered by aestheticians as those treatments only remove dead skin and pigment, while our resurfacing technique actually removes living surface skin that is wrinkled.
You may be a great candidate for skin resurfacing if you have one or more of the following:
- Facial skin that has wrinkling or sun-damage
- Vertical wrinkles around your mouth, causing lipstick to “bleed” into lines
- “Crow’s feet” lines around your eyes
- Fine wrinkling on your upper eyelids
- Brown spots or blotchy skin coloring
- Acne or chicken pox scars
- Superficial facial scars from a past injury or accident
