Advanced Cosmetic Surgery - Laser Resurfacing - Anti Aging Laser Treatment

Advanced Cosmetic Surgery

29 Rocky Slope Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29607

Phone: 864.242.FACE (3223)
Toll Free: 866.459.NEWU (6348)
Fax: 864.297.9184

Lasers are being used in many plastic surgery procedures. Laser treatment of the damaged or wrinkled skin has proven itself when used for the fine lines around the mouth and the eyes, acne scarring, or other facial scars, sun damaged skin, or areas of uneven pigmentation on the face. Laser resurfacing is one of several methods being used by plastic surgeons to remove damaged skin. Laser surgery of the skin is a bloodless procedure that produces minimal scarring. We now know that laser peel of the skin stimulates new collagen within the skin.

When used for the face, laser peel may be performed on the whole face or in specific regions, either alone or in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery.

After evaluation, your plastic surgeon however may advise you that an alternative skin resurfacing treatment, such as dermabrasion or chemical peel, may be a better choice. Complications from laser peel are infrequent and usually minor, when performed by a qualified, plastic surgeon.

You will likely be asked to take some antibiotics and antiviral medications just prior to and just after the procedure to help prevent infectious complications. Laser resurfacing is usually done as an outpatient procedure in an outpatient surgery center, a surgeon's office, or in a hospital. It is usually performed under local anesthesia. For more extensive resurfacing, general anesthesia may be used.

Laser resurfacing usually takes anywhere from a few minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the size of the area involved.

Your post operative care will be managed closely by your surgeon who will help you during the postoperative period when your new skin will be pink to red. After about two weeks, most patients can safely apply makeup to conceal this temporary pink to red color change. Following your surgeon's advice and prescribed treatment will ensure you n uneventful recovery and good results.