Dr.
Paull uses the VersaPulse® C Aesthetic Laser, a
versatile, state-of-the-art laser for laser facial rejuvenation as
well as other conditions such as unsighly veins and bloodvessels,
birthmarks, pigmented lesions, age spots, scars and tattoos.
The Process
Laser
facial rejuvenation is a painless,
no downtime procedure in which three different lasers are
used. The first laser is used to first remove dilated veins or capillaries
on the face which are mostly noticed around the
nose, under the eyes and on the cheeks. The
second laser is used to lighten or erase brown pigments
such as age and liver spots, sun related damage and hormone
induced dark areas of the skin. Finally, a third laser is used
to stimulate collagen production, thus reducing fine lines
and wrinkles.
This
procedure is very tolerable and fast. Cold gel is then applied
to the skin to keep it cool during treatment. All
of this can be done in thirty minutes. Redness will resolve
three hours later and you can resume normal activities immediately
after the procedure.
Is any "after care" needed?
Patients may apply makeup immediately after treatment,
but need to be cautious with any product usage for 24 hours. There
should be no tanning for 24 hours before or after treatment. After
treatment, brown spots may get darker and flake off (this is a
good thing!), but may take a day or two. Sometimes it may even
take up to the 2nd or 3rd treatment. Those patients with rosacea
may appear more intense for 2 hours or so.
For
more information or to set up an appointment, contact Columbus
Dermatology. |