Sun, skin disorders, aging and even heredity can all contribute to skin irregularities on the face and body. These include textural irregularities like wrinkles and acne scars, pigmentation changes like freckles and sunspots, or visible blood vessels. In addition, skin may lose tone and feel less firm, and certain areas of the body may develop cellulite conditions.
Conditions that can be treated include:
These wrinkles are visible at all times and do not change in appearance with facial movements
These are expression lines that may appear as folds when the skin is not moving, and deepen with facial movements or expressions
Freckles, sun spots, or other darkened patches of skin result mainly from sun exposure
As the result of acne or injury to the skin, scars may be rolling (a wavy appearance to the skin), pitted, discolored or have raised borders
Blood vessels visible on the surface of the skin, vascular lesions that appear as tiny blood filled blisters or even a constant flush of facial redness
Weakening of the supportive skin structures (collagen and elastin fibers) that result in a loss of skin firmness or the development of cellulite
Skin rejuvenation is an option for you if you:
Skin rejuvenation and resurfacing may be performed in an accredited office-based surgical facility.
Be sure to ask your plastic surgeon questions. It’s very important to understand all aspects of your procedure. It’s natural to feel some anxiety, whether it’s excitement for your anticipated new look or a bit of pre-treatment stress. Don’t be shy about discussing these feelings with your plastic surgeon.
Laser resurfacing can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the entire face, or those that develop in specific facial regions like the upper lip and around the eyes.
Laser and light treatments or specially formulated chemical peels resurface the skin to treat pigmentation disorders such as sun and age spots. Careful consideration of your natural skin color and type will determine the treatment best suited for you to minimize the risk of developing additional pigmentation or a loss of pigmentation (whitening of the skin).
Laser and fractional resurfacing, or mechanical resurfacing, such as dermabrasion or dermaplaning, can improve the appearance of acne scars as well as other skin conditions. The degree of scarring and your skin type and color will determine the treatment options available to you.
A series of treatments are often required to achieve improvement in skin texture and clarity and repeated treatments are essential to maintain your results.
• Burns and scarring
• Infection
• Pigmentation irregularities
• Skin surface irregularities
• Textural changes
These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It’s important that you address all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon.
Absolute sun protection is essential for the first year after any of these resurfacing treatments to prevent irregular pigmentation. Diligent sun protection for life will help to maintain your new, younger, smoother-looking skin.
When your procedure is completed, you will be instructed on how to care for the treated skin.
• The expected duration of your esults
• Specific concerns to look for in treated skin
• When to follow up with your plastic surgeon
The results of skin resurfacing and rejuvenation are variable depending on the technology or treatment prescribed for you. Following your treatment, whether skin resurfacing or rejuvenation, your skin will continue to age naturally and you may develop similar conditions to those that have been treated or other skin conditions.
Skin resurfacing and rejuvenation procedures can produce a marked improvement in skin conditions and your overall appearance. The technologies and treatments available are advancing rapidly and you may be surprised at the improvement that can be achieved by relatively simple procedures.
Prices for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing may vary. A surgeon’s cost may be based on his or her experience, the type of procedure used and the geographic location of the office.
• Anesthesia fees
• Hospital or surgical facility costs
• Medical tests
• Prescriptions for medication
• Surgeon’s fee
Most health insurance does not cover aesthetic surgery or its complications.