Question 1

can any doc tell me what's laser skin resurfacing?

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Laser Resurfacing: Laser Resurfacing refers to using a laser to ablate or remove the out layers of skin.  The depth of the peel determines the recovery time.  The deeper the peel the more smoothing, wrinkle reduction, and pigment removal will occur.  Most resurfacing lasers are Erbium or CO2 type machines.

Question 2

is laser skin resurfacing more effective than an obagi blue peel? i had been considering an obagi blue peel.  is laser skin resurfacing better?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Thanks for your question, however there are many different types of laser resurfacing treatments and thus we cannot answer such a question.  I would reccomend you personally meet with a physician who offers both treatments and ask him/her.

Question 3

laser skin resurfacing--reimbursed if acne scars?

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Usually not: Insurance typically will help with the management and control of acne infections, but do not often pay for the care of the scarring that results.

Question 4

how long does the laser skin resurfacing take?

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30-60 minutes: This depends largely on the areas being treated. In my experience, it takes about 40 minutes to do a full face resurfacing consisting of a one full face pass with active fx, with deep fx (a second pass with a different hand piece) being done on selected areas such as around the mouth, cheek, lower lids and crows feet. An additional 15 minutes or so is needed if treatment the neck or chest.

Question 5

what is laser skin resurfacing? how does it work?

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Builds collagen: Light energy is directed at the skin to produce vaporization of skin layers resulting in heat dissemination through the dermis. This injury stimulates new collagen formation as well as remodeling of your old collagen. Net result is smoother skin with less wrinkles and less sun damage. Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most effective treatments but must be performed by an experienced surgeon.

Question 6

is the laser skin resurfacing a risky thing to do?

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LASER SKISUFACING: Not at all it is a safe procedure with the second and third generation lasers and it does not require anesthesia, there is minimal redness and pain, but it should be done by a person who is trained how to use lasers.

Question 7

is laser skin resurfacing the same as microabrasion?

Accepted Answer

No.: Microdermabrasion is a superficial procedure that requires little or no recovery time. Laser resurfacing is deeper, and requires recovery time - but achieves faster and more dramatic results.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: laser skin resurfacing?

Accepted Answer

Laser Skin Peel: Laser ablation of the skin is a controlled burn using a variety of types of light energy (e.g. Erbium or carbon dioxide lasers) to stimulate collagen formation, promote new skin formation, and in general restore a more youthful, and less wrinkled appearance to the skin.  There is inevitably some downtime associated with the laser treatment, you must keep the skin moist during the healing phase.

Question 9

what information do i have to bring along to do the laser skin resurfacing?

Accepted Answer

Have pre-op consult: You should have a consultation prior to the procedure so your questions are answered & you receive instructions how to prepare for the procedure & what supplies are needed to care for yourself afterward. Your doctor will want to know your medical history including medical problems, prior surgery and allergies, particularly to medications. Because it's often done with sedation  bring a driver.

Question 10

is laser skin resurfacing very painful?

Accepted Answer

A little : We use a topical cream called Emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) first that helps numb the area we then cleanse the area and it seems to work.

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