Laser skin resurfacing is performed by a physician using a high energy pulsed carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. Applying laser energy in quick, intense bursts, the physician can actually vaporize unwanted tissue and smooth surface indentations - without damaging the layers beneath and without significant risk of scaring. In some cases, the procedure is used after a facelift or eyelid surgery to eliminate remaining lines. In each case, the number and duration of treatments vary depending on the specific condition being treated.

Treatable conditions with laser skin resurfacing:

Is the procedure painful?

Local anesthesia is usually administered prior to treatment. During the procedure, patients typically experience a moderate, continuous stinging sensation. For longer procedures, an intravenous anesthetic may also be used.

What to expect after treatment?

Following laser skin resurfacing, patients generally experience swelling in the treated area for up to two weeks and redness for a period of one to three months. Certain precautions must be followed according to the physician's advice to lessen the risk of infection.

Is it safe to remove these veins?

Spider veins are small blood vessels whose walls have lost their elasticity. They only carry slow-moving deoxygenated blood and no longer serve a useful function for the skin or other leg tissues. It is perfectly safe to remove these vessels.

How does laser surgery work on leg veins?

Laser light passes through the skin and is selectively absorbed by the blood vessels. The light produced by the laser generates heat within the vessel, rupturing it without harming any surrounding tissue. Laser treatment can be an effective alternative for removing even small, difficult-to-treat vessels. Laser light treatment does not involve needles or require sutures.

Are there other ways to treat leg veins?

"Sclerotherapy" is a common form of treatment for leg veins. A hardening chemical is injected by needle into the vessel to remove blood and close the vein.

Are there side effects from laser treatment?

Possible side effects, which may vary by patient and type of laser used, include:

Progress in laser treatment of skin conditions is largely related to control of side effects as well as pursuit of overall effectiveness. The most recent developments in lasers and technique significantly reduce the risk of certain side effects, while offering more satisfactory results. Expectations for your specific condition, based on the laser being used, should be discussed with your doctor before treatment.

**This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Only your doctor can diagnose and treat a medical problem.

AESTHETIC LASER SURGERY

• Laser Assisted Hair Removal:
  The new generation of lasers allow doctors to treat safely, quickly and easily all types of skins including dark pigmented skins with no complications (dyschromia). Two or three treatments eight weeks apart will achieve an optimal result in removing unwanted hair anywhere on the body.

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Laser Assisted Surgeries:

• Facelifts, Blepharoplasties, Forehead Lifts, Hair Transplantation - allowing a quicker recovery time, less surgical trauma and better cosmetic results
• The target-specific capabilities of lasers allow treatment of vascular (spider veins), pigmented, tattooed and
  scarred lesions

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