While beauty is more than skin deep, the decision to enhance your appearance, whether subtle or dramatic, can boost your self-confidence and positively impact every area of your life.
Pulsed Dye Lasers deliver an intense but gentle burst of light into selectively targeted areas of the skin. The light is absorbed by specific blood vessels or melanin pigmented areas in the dermis depending on the condition being treated. Factors such as the age, color, and type of lesions, as well as the location on the body all determine whether lesions can be removed.
Newport Beach plastic surgeon, Dr. Sundine will ensure you are as comfortable as possible: most patients are reclined or lying down, depending on the area being treated. Both the patient and Dr. Sundine wear protective eyewear. The laser is calibrated based on the individual and the specific condition being treated because each individual and each condition is unique. The careful calibration of the laser maximizes the result you will see following treatment.
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The only requirement is that you have a desire to improve the condition of your skin. Most patients who receive cosmetic laser treatment opt for procedures to correct the skin conditions not out of medical necessity, but because they are interested in approving the appearance of their skin without invasive surgery that would cause downtime away from daily activities. From total facial rejuvenation which involves the reduction and removal of red and brown pigmented lesions with a general firming of the skin, telangiectasias, to the removal of sun-spot damage, patients should discuss with Dr. Sundine which treatments are right for them.
No anesthetics are required, but they may be used. The feeling most patients report is a warming or tingling sensation during the treatment. The skin being treated is additionally protected by the laser cooling method, which delivers a cooling mist onto the skin before the laser pulse is emitted. This cooling mist increases comfort during the treatment, as well as protects the skin to minimize side effects like redness.
Yes. In fact, treatment is so safe that it has been successfully used since the 1980s for the treatment of port-wine stain birthmarks in infants and young children. During treatment, the epidermis is protected by the lasers cooling method.
Permanency of results depends on many factors, like the condition being treated, or the lifestyle of the patient. For example, if a patient has sun spots removed, and continues to spend time in the sun without adequate skin protection, it is likely that the sunspots will return. Talk with Dr. Sundine about your goals and expectations for treatment.
Most patients notice beneficial results right away, and often times feel a firming or tightening of the treated area. The results of laser therapy vary depending on the condition that is being treated and the number of treatments required for clearance.
Some patients experience redness or mild swelling in the treated area immediately following treatment, this usually goes away in a few hours. Occasionally, purpura, a laser bruise, may occur. Purpura is transient and usually disappears in three to five days.
It is recommended to avoid sun exposure before and throughout treatment to maximize results. A sunblock of SPF 30 or higher should be worn daily during this time. Post-treatment care guidelines depend on the condition treated and should be discussed with Dr. Sundine.
Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic and aesthetic procedures. Some carriers will however cover the treatment of disfiguring birthmarks, such as hemangiomas or port wine stains. Please consult with your insurance carrier for more details.
Cost depends on the size of the area being treated as well as the condition being treated. Dr. Sundine will extend a complimentary initial consultation to evaluate a treatment plan individualized to your needs, goals, and condition.
Patients seeking plastic surgery in Newport Beach often visit the practice of Dr. Michael J. Sundine. As an experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Sundine is a top provider of facelift, eyelid surgery, and nose surgery in Orange County. He also frequently performs breast augmentation, breast lift, and tummy tuck surgery. If you’re interested in setting up a consultation, please contact us today!
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