Medical application of lasers is a relatively new aspect; most people do not completely understand what is entailed in Cosmetic Surgery. Surgeons now use medically approved lasers to reverse and prevent aging of the human skin. The use of this new technology is more efficient than the use of other surgical methods. Apart from reduced bleeding, laser therapy enables the surgeons to reach areas which are difficult to access with the scalpel. A great additional benefit is the distribution of energy enables doctors to pinpoint (selectively) specific body tissues without affecting the adjacent tissues.
Doctors can now easily treat conditions such as skin aging, sun damage on the face, reducing wrinkles, shallow acne scars, and uneven pigmentation. These methods have become an easy and efficient form of cosmetic surgery compared to modern plastic surgery procedures. If you are looking to undergo a cosmetic change, make sure you consult a doctor who is qualified and preferably certified by relevant medical authorities such as American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Underqualified surgeons might carry out the procedure in a wrong manner causing more harm to your body.
Your doctor will analyze your condition and prescribe the best treatment choice to use on you. These procedures are not very major and can be carried out with the help of few anesthetics. The procedures are not necessarily performed in hospitals, at times the surgery can be conducted at the surgeon’s office.
Types of Cosmetic Laser Surgery
1. Skin Resurfacing- This surgery is carried out to correct problems with the face. This procedure can treat conditions resulting from sun damage such as blotches and scars. Wrinkles and lines can also be removed from your face. Patients can benefit by removing damaged skin layers with perfect precision. After skin resurfacing, new skin cells form which will make your skin appear younger. Ensure you undergo consultation with your dermatologist so as to determine what to avoid before and after the surgery. Medications such as aspirin are highly discouraged as they can lead to complications such as clotting, smoking has an effect on the healing process, and it should be avoided. Resurfacing is not recommended for some ethnic groups; darker-skinned people have very sensitive skin which cannot tolerate the medications that are used during the healing process.
2. Removal of Birthmarks- Abnormal blood vessels cause birthmarks. The laser works to remove these birthmarks by reducing the size of the mark; this reduction of blood vessels leads to the lightening of the areas with these birthmarks. While this should be in its category, lasers, as shown by VIP Tattoo Removal, can also be used to remove some types of tattoos.
3. Hair Removal- A very popular procedure, clinics have the ability to remove unwanted hair from the body. Most conventional hair removal methods such as tweezing and waxing can be little painful and with poor results at times. The beams from laser focus into the hair follicles destroying and subsequently removing this unwanted hair. This procedure is fast, precise and has very predictable results.
4. Hair Transplants- Most people with hair loss these days go for hair transplant procedures. Our clinic can apply the same methods in hair transplant procedures to prepare areas where the new grafts will be placed.
With the recent technological advancement in the field, administration of cosmetic laser surgeries is becoming easier. Ablative skin resurfacing goes at an average cost of $2,200, and a non-ablative surgery is carried out at an average cost of $1000.
After most procedures, the treated area will be wrapped using a bandage, after one day you will remove the bandage and the clean the treated area regularly throughout the day. You will need to apply particular medication or just standard petroleum jelly to prevent the formation of scabs. You may experience swelling after the procedure, and if it becomes severe, your doctor will prescribe steroids which will ease your pain. Avoid application of makeup for up to ten days to allow for fast healing. In some cases, you might be accompanied by additional treatment sessions for complete treatment of conditions such as vascular deformities. For this, please contact us to discuss.
Doctors can now easily treat conditions such as skin aging, sun damage on the face, reducing wrinkles, shallow acne scars, and uneven pigmentation. These methods have become an easy and efficient form of cosmetic surgery compared to modern plastic surgery procedures. If you are looking to undergo a cosmetic change, make sure you consult a doctor who is qualified and preferably certified by relevant medical authorities such as American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Underqualified surgeons might carry out the procedure in a wrong manner causing more harm to your body.
Your doctor will analyze your condition and prescribe the best treatment choice to use on you. These procedures are not very major and can be carried out with the help of few anesthetics. The procedures are not necessarily performed in hospitals, at times the surgery can be conducted at the surgeon’s office.
Types of Cosmetic Laser Surgery
1. Skin Resurfacing- This surgery is carried out to correct problems with the face. This procedure can treat conditions resulting from sun damage such as blotches and scars. Wrinkles and lines can also be removed from your face. Patients can benefit by removing damaged skin layers with perfect precision. After skin resurfacing, new skin cells form which will make your skin appear younger. Ensure you undergo consultation with your dermatologist so as to determine what to avoid before and after the surgery. Medications such as aspirin are highly discouraged as they can lead to complications such as clotting, smoking has an effect on the healing process, and it should be avoided. Resurfacing is not recommended for some ethnic groups; darker-skinned people have very sensitive skin which cannot tolerate the medications that are used during the healing process.
2. Removal of Birthmarks- Abnormal blood vessels cause birthmarks. The laser works to remove these birthmarks by reducing the size of the mark; this reduction of blood vessels leads to the lightening of the areas with these birthmarks. While this should be in its category, lasers, as shown by VIP Tattoo Removal, can also be used to remove some types of tattoos.
3. Hair Removal- A very popular procedure, clinics have the ability to remove unwanted hair from the body. Most conventional hair removal methods such as tweezing and waxing can be little painful and with poor results at times. The beams from laser focus into the hair follicles destroying and subsequently removing this unwanted hair. This procedure is fast, precise and has very predictable results.
4. Hair Transplants- Most people with hair loss these days go for hair transplant procedures. Our clinic can apply the same methods in hair transplant procedures to prepare areas where the new grafts will be placed.
With the recent technological advancement in the field, administration of cosmetic laser surgeries is becoming easier. Ablative skin resurfacing goes at an average cost of $2,200, and a non-ablative surgery is carried out at an average cost of $1000.
After most procedures, the treated area will be wrapped using a bandage, after one day you will remove the bandage and the clean the treated area regularly throughout the day. You will need to apply particular medication or just standard petroleum jelly to prevent the formation of scabs. You may experience swelling after the procedure, and if it becomes severe, your doctor will prescribe steroids which will ease your pain. Avoid application of makeup for up to ten days to allow for fast healing. In some cases, you might be accompanied by additional treatment sessions for complete treatment of conditions such as vascular deformities. For this, please contact us to discuss.