Laser Skin Resurfacing
The outer layer of our skin bears the brunt of all that nature has to offer. But rest assured that fresh, healthy skin is waiting just underneath the surface of your face. You'll be happy to learn that harsh textures, discolorations, and irregularities you see in the mirror are only a mask covering healthier facial skin. At Delaware Plastic Surgery in New Jersey, laser skin resurfacing can quickly and safely reveal this untainted skin and encourage the growth of new, revitalized skin on any part of your face.
To find out if laser skin resurfacing could help you look younger without surgery, request a consultation with Dr. Sorokin or call our office in Cherry Hill at 856-872-4158.
Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing
Many busy men and women choose laser skin resurfacing to create a new, smooth skin appearance through a short, relatively painless procedure. This procedure offers many benefits, which include:
- Reducing or removing facial wrinkles, creases, and lines
- Improving sun-damaged skin
- Correcting pigmentation problems and spots
- Softening scars from acne, birthmarks, moles, and tattoos
- Tightening skin that has lost elasticity due to aging
Dr. Sorokin also offers other popular medical spa treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and laser hair removal. You can find out more about your options during your consultation.
Creating the ideal skin treatment plan requires careful consideration of your skin concerns. That's why Dr. Sorokin uses the advanced VISIA® Complexion Analysis system, which uses detailed, multi-spectral imaging to look deeply into the skin and detect problems. Dr. Sorokin uses these images to customize your treatment plan and help you achieve a healthy, radiant complexion.
The Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedure
During this procedure the laser "ablates," or destroys, the outer layers of your skin that have been damaged by age, sun, acne, wrinkles, or pigmentation problems or spots. Destruction of the older layers of skin prompts the body to generate a fresh, new layer of skin cells. Note that some lasers may be inappropriate for darker skin complexions.
When performing laser skin resurfacing, Dr. Sorokin first cleanses your face of oils and applies an antibiotic ointment. The laser is then used to ablate the top few layers of skin in a controlled manner until the appropriate depth of skin is reached. The procedure commonly is performed with a local anesthetic, with or without sedation.
Recovery Following Laser Skin Resurfacing
Dr. Sorokin's post-operative instructions call for plenty of rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time. Additional antibiotic cream and bandages are applied to the affected area immediately following surgery in order to aid with the healing process, minimize swelling, and control the risk of infection. The skin will be red and may ooze for a period of time. Some discomfort should also be expected, and is controlled with oral medication. While complications are rare, patients can minimize potential problems by carefully following the post-operative directions. Recovery time varies based on the extent of the resurfacing and the number of procedures completed.
