Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation
What is enhanced skin rejuvenation?
Enhanced skin rejuvenation is a gentle laser treatment
for wrinkles and sun damage. This no-downtime procedure is appropriate
for the face but also for the chest, neck and hands - anywhere
that sun damage shows.
Enhanced skin rejuvenation is a non-ablative, non-invasive
procedure - the surface of the skin is not damaged or removed.
The gentle lasers correct pigmentation irregularities and encourage
new collagen growth to smooth out existing facial wrinkles.
Who is appropriate?
The enhanced skin rejuvenation process uses Laserscope
lasers. when used at the proper settings, these lasers are safe
for most skin types and colors.
What can I expect during a treatment?
Prior to treatment your doctor might recommend that
a mild, topical anesthetic be applied to your face or another
region that is scheduled for treatment. while not necessary, some
patients prefer to be treated after a topical anesthetic is applied.
Before treatment, a cool gel is applied in a think
layer over the treatment area. The cooled window of the laser
is then placed upon the skin. When the energy is applied it feels
a bit like a warm pulse against the skin.
Is the treatment painful?
Most patients feel minimal discomfort during the
procedure. A topical anesthetic can be applied to make the treatments
more comfortable.
What can I expect following the treatment?
following the treatment the physician will recommend
a sun block for daily wear. Make-up can be applied immediately
after the treatment and you can resume normal activities. Many
patients schedule their treatments over lunch and return to work
right after. There may be some slight redness or swelling for
a few hours or, on rare occasions, a few days.
Darker pigments and freckles may get darker after
the initial treatment and flake off in a few days.
Because the lasers reduce wrinkles by encouraging
new collagen growth, wrinkle improvement is gradual. At the time
of your third treatment, nine to twelve weeks after your initial
treatments, you may begin to note wrinkle improvement.
How long do treatments take?
Enhanced skin rejuvenation typically uses two laser
wavelengths in each treatment session. Each session takes about
30 minutes depending on the size of the treatment area. Depending
on your skin type and condition, between 3 to 8 treatments might
be necessary.
How long do the effects last?
Aging is progressive. The wrinkles and sun damage
that re visible today were often caused years before. Care should
be taken to wear sun block so no new sun damage can occur. Additionally,
new wrinkles can not necessarily be stopped from appearing. However,
the laser's encouragement of new collagen growth should help slow
the appearance of new wrinkles.
Why should I choose enhanced skin rejuvenation?
Enhanced skin rejuvenation is a wonderful, cost-effective
alternative for patients who want a more youthful appearance without
needles, cosmetic surgery or weeks of recovery time.