LASER RESURFACING
PRINCIPLE: Smoothening of the skin through computer controlled superficial burning.
INDICATION: Weathered facial wrinkles.
COUNTER INDICATIONS: Pigmented skin. Herpes prone patients need prophylactic treatment.
PROCEDURE: (usually as out patient)
Removal of damaged skin layers with a laser beam.
Operation time 30-60 minutes.
Anesthesia local or general.
Scars usually none.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS, UNDESIRABLE RESULTS:
Too deep sanding may cause hypertrophic scarring.
Deep dermabrasion leaves depigmented zone.
Temporary hyperpigmentation in certain skin types.
POSTOPERATIVE CARE:
During the first week, the oozing wound needs frequent changing of the medication. Creams are applied.
The initial redness turns into pink and disappears slowly after 3 months. During this recovery period, Total sun block is compulsory.
DERMABRASION
PRINCIPLE: Smoothening of the skin through superficial sanding.
INDICATIONS: Sun damaged, wrinkly skin, acne and other scars.
COUNTER INDICATIONS:
Certain skin types.
Known bad scarring.
Herpes prone patients need prophylactic treatment.
PROCEDURE
(usually as out patient)
Motor driven diamond heads are used to mechanically remove the damaged skin layers.
Operation time 30-60 minutes.
Anesthesia local or general.
Scars usually none.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS, UNDESIRABLE RESULTS:
Too deep sanding may cause hypertrophic scarring.
Deep dermabrasion leaves depigmented zone.
Temporary hyperpigmentation in certain skin types.
POSTOPERATIVE CARE
During the first week, the oozing wound needs frequent changing of the medication. Creams are applied.
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