What is Photorejuvenation?
Photorejuvenation is a laser procedure using the VersaPulse Aesthetic Laser System to lessen wrinkles, blemishes, rosacea, pore size and sun damage. Photorejuvenation improves the skin by working beneath the epidermis to increase collagen and tighten the skin. The VersaPulse laser is attracted to both blood supply and melanin and removes unwanted facial veins, and sun damage from the skin without damaging the surface of the skin. Four to six treatments are performed three weeks apart. Our system offers a whole lot more than just skin tightening as other lasers proclaim!
Photorejuvenation is great for both men and women alike and can be performed over a lunch hour.
Immediate results will be noticeable after each treatment with respect to facial veins, pore size, discoloration and skin tone. Tightening and reduction of fine lines and wrinkles may not be evident until the third and forth treatments as collagen regeneration takes six-eight weeks to respond to the heat placed beneath the skin. An increase in collagen beneath the skin fills in loose skin promoting a tighter skin with less fine lines and wrinkles.
The skin is cleansed with a mild cleanser to remove dirt and oils. Protective eye goggles are placed over the eyes to protect them from the laser light. Treatment consists of covering the facial area with the patented VersaPulse chill tip in a series of laser pulses all over the face. Patients experience a mild discomfort through the procedure. After the treatment you may experience a tingly, itching for 24-48 hours. The skin may appear blotchy or red during this time as well. Make up may be applied immediately after. You will be given a post op kit containing Phyto Plus by SkinCeuticals, and a sunblock to use post operatively. Phyto Plus is a natural cucumber and thyme soothing gel to be used 3-4 times the first day to reduce redness and swelling. Use twice daily for one week after each Photorejuvenation treatment. Avoid direct sun exposure and wear a thin coat of sunscreen when outdoors. The best part is no down time! You can return to work or your scheduled activity immediately after having a treatment.
Photorejuvenation may be combined with other non-surgical procedures to give an overall fresh appearance with absolutely no time away from daily activities. Other exciting non-surgical treatments to improve one's appearance include:
- Botox: an injection of medicine to keep muscles around the eyes and forehead from wrinkling
- Dermologen, Collagen, Cymetra: space fillers to smooth out smile lines around the mouth, enhance the lips, or fill in acne and other scars.
- Professionally directed skin care programs to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, skin discolorations or brown spots, reduce pore size, improve skin breakouts.
- New natural make up techniques and products add nutrients to the skin and give a polished look that lasts all day!
- Laser treatments to remove unwanted hair, facial veins, redness, birthmarks, scars, age sots the little things that only you see in the mirror!
- Permanent cosmetics to enhance a lip line and add color, eyeliner, sculpt brows, or to cover pigment problems of the skin.
Sometimes, a cosmetic surgical procedure better meets your needs to improve an area. Our board certified plastic surgeon, Roger C. Mixter, MD is happy to consult with you in making bigger changes. More information can be found at our cosmetic surgery website: www.clinicofcosmeticsurgery.com.
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