Laser resurfacing

The pulsed laser efficiently removes wrinkles, acne scars, blemishes, growths, and sun-damaged skin blemishes. The lasers can remove skin layer by layer in a precisely controlled manner with very little thermal damage to the remaining tissues. The laser more or less stimulates the body to grow new skin and collagen. This skin looks years younger after the procedure.

• People who wish to look some years younger.
• People who have bad facial scarring due to whatever cause can be considered candidates, but personal advice is essential.

• medium complexion, the fairer the better
• no family or patient history of keloid (very noticeable scars)
• no Accutane use
• no radiation to face
• realistic and specific goals and expectations
• stable family and marriage siuation

Smokers and heavy drinkers tend to have a slightly increased risk, and results may not be not quite as good.

• persons with quite dark skin
• accutane use within past year
• keloid history
• recent rhytidectomy, dermabrasion or procedures with associated with skin undermining
• unrealistic goals or expectations
• unstable relationships / family relationships

The surgery is usually done as a day case, with you going home after the procedure. Whilst lying in a comfortable chair, after you have had the anaesthetic, protective covering will be applied over parts of the face. The laser will make lots of noise whilst operated. It is a painless procedure.

The results of surgery are generally good, and patients can expect their wrinkles to diminish by about 50%. Any remaining wrinkles may be treated with soft tissue augmentation, or BOTOX injections. As with any procedure, there are certain risks. They include scarring, too much or too little blotchy skin pigmentation, infection, eyelid distortion, and other problems. Since every person is unique, a personalised advice should be given, and final resutls can not be guaranteed. If you are a good candidate for the surgery, be asured that it is unlikely that you will suffer any serious complications. Generally a local anaesthetic will be used for facial procedures, whilst full facial treatments are supported by a sedative. You have other options, please ask your doctor. Only a few hours are spent in the hospital, and you can go home soon after the treatment.

After 9-12 days the new skin will have covered the treated site, but pinkness may remain. This will change over 2-3 months into more normal looking skin. The pinkness can easily be covered with concealers.