Damaged skin and wrinkles whether caused by age, sun exposure,
heredity, lifestyle or acne can be improved with laser skin resurfacing.
Laser resurfacing removes layers of skin thereby revealing a new, younger
looking layer of skin underneath.

The laser can be used on the entire face or specific areas. Skin color is
not necessarily a barrier to treatment though skin thickness and texture
may determine whether you are a good candidate for laser resurfacing.
The laser produces a tightening effect on the skin which can be beneficial
when used on the lower eye lid.

If you are having other facial cosmetic surgery such as a facelift or eyelid
surgery you may be able to have laser skin resurfacing at the same time.

Dr. Gendler will assess your skin type and the extent to which you have
sun damage, uneven pigmentation and skin imperfections since fine lines
and deeper wrinkling or depressions will require different approaches to
treatment.

The effect of skin resurfacing using a carbon dioxide (CO2) is similar to the
results obtained using chemical peels and dermabrasion. The laser,
however, removes skin layers by vaporization rather than with chemicals or
sanding.

The risks of laser resurfacing are few but include infection or abnormal
healing. If you have had allergic reactions or herpes, skin resurfacing can
cause a recurrence of these conditions. Some patients form raised or
thickened scars following the procedure. This response can be
unpredictable.

Following laser resurfacing, you must avoid sun exposure until the redness
of your skin has gone.  In fact, it is better to avoid the harmful effects of
the sun permanently with sun block and head coverings.

A scab may or may not form over the treated skin but you will be advised
about this and cleansing your skin by our staff.

Camouflage makeup can be used within two weeks of resurfacing and
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