laser skin resurfacing. ablative vs. non-ablative ablative procedures target both superficial &...
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Ablative vs. Non-Ablative
• Ablative procedures target both superficial & deeper layers of skin.
• Light sedation• Fewer treatments• Brief recovery
• Non-ablative procedures target tissue under the skin to stimulate collagen production.
• No sedation• Multiple treatments• No downtime
Am I a candidate for laser skin resurfacing?
• Wrinkles, creases & lines
• Sun damage• Pigmentation
problems • Scars• Loss of skin
elasticity
How does ablative resurfacing work?
Healing produces new skin unaffected by previous imperfections.
Damaged outer layers of skin are vaporized.
Your resurfacing procedure…
• Light sedation• 30 to 90 minutes• Rubber band “snap”• Protective ointment• Cool compresses• Oral medication• Rest
Recovery…
After your resurfacing procedure…
• You will have an average of 3-7 days of “downtime.”
• During this time, your skin will have a red or bronze appearance and you must apply ointment to keep the skin moist.
• Dr. Bath will see you the day after for a follow up appointment.
“Downtime”
• Downtime is social downtime- you will feel fine, but look like you’ve had a laser treatment. This downtime is important to minimize risk of infection.
• Your face will appear red, bronze, and may have scabbing or oozing.
• Important to follow aftercare to minimize risks.
• Next slides follow patients through a resurfacing to illustrate healing and what you can expect.