What is Laser Skin rejuvenation?
Over the years our skin begins to show signs of the natural aging process. Overexposure to the sun, alcohol use, smoking, smiling and laughing are all well known to accelerate the development of wrinkles, lines and dark aging spots. These wrinkles are most prominently seen on the upper lip, around the eyes ("crows feet"), and superficially on the cheeks and forehead. Laser Skin rejuvenation is a procedure specially designed to dramatically soften, reduce, and very often erase the superficial and moderately deep lines, wrinkles, aging spots and acne scars. As an added benefit, skin tightening usually occurs, providing a nonsurgical mini-facelift, pores are smaller, and the new skin is rich in collagen, rejuvenating the face and literally making the patient look years younger.
 

How does Laser Skin rejuvenation work?
Unlike dermabrasion and chemical peels, the CO2 skin rejuvenation laser uses a very high-energy beam of light to vaporize or "erase" wrinkles, lines, scars, brown spots and other skin defects. Laser light penetrates to a very precise, computer-controlled depth, making the procedure safe, predictable and essentially bloodless. The precision of the laser allows Dr. Conn to determine exactly how much tissue and specific areas to treat during the procedure. Laser Skin rejuvenation is gentler and more exacting than chemical peels and dermabrasion.
 

What is the best Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment?
There is a vast array of treatment options for the consumer to navigate. It is virtually impossible for the average person to know which lasers work and which do not. Dr. Conn has been in the forefront of the developmentof laser technology and has traveled the world researching lasers.
 

Dr. Conn currently uses two laser systems for the purposes of Laser Skin Rejuvenation:
Newest revolutionary technology, FRAXEL re:pair laser

As a scientific advisor for the development of the Fraxel Laser systems, Dr. Conn was among the first 10 doctors in the world to offer this new revolutionary technology. This vast experience translates into the safest and most effective treatment for his patients. Never before has there been such an effective, non-surgical, non-invasive, one time only treatment.

  • Transforms dull, lifeless, aged, and damaged skin to radiant, clear, youthful skin.
  • Removes 10 to 15 years from your appearance with one procedure.
  • Especially beneficial for deep wrinkles, loose skin, sun induced red and brown pigment, and
    acne scars.

Combining this technology with the tried and true Laser Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery and Quick Fixes
produces results that are truly outstanding.

Fraxel re:pair used to
dramatically tighten
skin, reduce wrinkles
and brown spots.

Fraxel re:pair used to
dramatically tighten
skin around the eyes.

Fraxel re:pair used to
reduce acne scars.

  FRAXEL re:store laser

Dr. Conn was also one of the first doctors in the world to offer this technology to his patients, and has been successfully using it since 2004. This first generation Fraxel laser is used to:

  • Treat patients with mild to moderate
    sun damage, discoloration, brown spots, lines and wrinkles of the face, neck, chest, hands and arms.
     

  • Effective on most skin types and colors
     

  • Fraxel re:store laser treatments are
    performed as an office procedure over four treatment sessions.
     

  • Patients heal in approximately two
    hours with some residual redness and swelling which is easily covered with makeup.

 
   
  Fraxel re:store used to treat melasma
on darkly pigmented skin.
 

          

Fraxel re:store used to tighten neck.

Fraxel re:store used to rejuvenate
male and female hands.

 

Combination of
laser cosmetic eyelid
surgery, laser skin
rejuvenation and
dermal fillers have kept
this 63 year old patient
looking years younger
without a facelift.

How long will it take a laser skin treatment to heal?
This depends upon the laser procedure, or combinations of procedures, that a patient undergoes. For example, the original Fraxel re:store procedure takes only a few hours. The residual redness and swelling can usually be covered with make-up the next day. The Fraxel re:pair laser procedure, using the CO2 laser as an energy source, takes 48 hours to heal. Patients typically can apply make-up three day days postoperatively. When we perform eyelid surgery using the CO2 laser instead of a scalpel, there is minimal to no bruising. Patients can use a telephone and computer the next day. The swelling takes a few days to diminish.

Some people have said you need to stay out of the sun after laser treatments. Is this true?
In sunny Southern California it is impossible to stay out of the sun. We find that our patients are so pleased with the results that they want to take care of their skin by wearing sunscreen, sunglasses, and broad-rimmed hats.

Your laser treatment will have literally turned back the hands of time, rejuvenating your skin through the aid of the skin’s natural healing process. This stimulates the collagen and elastin production that we typically see in healthy adolescent skin. If you lie out in the sun unprotected, you will once again start the clock ticking on the skin’s aging process. Our staff will instruct you on how to care for your skin to keep the youthful look you have achieved.

How long will the results of my laser skin rejuvenation last?
Laser cosmetic procedures set the aging clock back, but do not stop the clock from moving forward. It is important for the patient to protect the skin from further extreme sun damage. The incisional eyelid surgery, using the CO2 laser, typically lasts for 12 to 15 years.

Can cosmetic eyelid surgery be performed at the same as Laser Skin Rejuvenation?
Yes. We have found the combination of Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Laser Eyelid surgery produces a remarkable youthful, well-rested appearance and often acts as a mini facelift. The laser immediately seals blood vessels, resulting in less swelling and discoloration, reducing recovery time to a matter of days. We want you to have a pleasant experience and a natural, aesthetically pleasing results.
 


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