| laser
resurfacing overview |
| introduction to
laser skin resurfacing |
smooth and retexture
the skin using a variety of lasers; can be used for a
particular area or the whole face |
| often combined with... |
upper
eyelid surgery, face
lift, lip
augmentation |
| laser
skin resurfacing surgery details |
anesthesia
is administered (where applicable), skin is cleaned, eyes
protected, and then skin is treated with the laser. several
passes of the laser may be desirable for optimal results |
| anesthesia for liposuction |
ranges from local to IV sedation
to general anesthesia |
| surgical
facility |
outpatient
surgical facility |
| length
of liposuction surgery |
15
to 45 minutes |
| discomfort
|
minimal
to moderate; may feel like a bad sunburn |
| what to expect
after surgery |
redness,
swelling, itching, peeling |
| risks
of laser resurfacing |
scarring,
infection, skin color changes |
| variations
and techniques |
most
popular skin resurfacing lasers use CO2 or Erbium |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1500
to $8000 for full face |
| duration
of results |
depends
on depth of treatment and sun avoidance after treatment;
may be up to 10 years |
| insurance |
laser
resurfacing is considered elective surgery; insurance
does not apply |
