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2745 Bee Caves Road, Suite 101
Austin,
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Question:
I have mild rosacea but I would like to get a laser resurfacing procedure. Will this aggravate my rosacea?
Answer:
Laser skin resurfacing to improve wrinkles such as carbon dioxide laser can sometimes improve rosacea but it can also exacerbate the situation. We utilize the Matrix CO2 fractionated laser. Luckily there are other lasers available which will treat the vascularity associated with rosacea directly either before or after laser resurfacing. We have found the BBL (BroadBand Light) has provided significant results pertaining to redness as well as other skin conditions. We offer both of the lasers in our office.
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Question:
I’m interested in getting some laser resurfacing to my face. What sort of results can I expect?
Answer:
Laser skin resurfacing can involve many different types of lasers and many different intensity levels. The results will depend upon the intensity and device utilized as well as the patient’s tolerance for recovery time. Excellent results can be obtained in most instances. With deep wrinkles recovery periods of 2-3 weeks might be required. Less invasive techniques can be utilized to provide substantial but perhaps less impressive results but with much shorter recovery times.
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Question:
I’m interested in getting some laser resurfacing to my face. What sort of results can I expect?
Answer:
Laser skin resurfacing, in general, involves many different types of lasers and many different intensity levels. Individual patient’s expectations will help to determine which laser is appropriate. We have several lasers available in office. The results will depend upon the intensity and device utilized and the patient’s tolerance for recovery time. Excellent results can be obtained in most instances, however with deep wrinkles, recovery periods of 2-3 weeks might be required. Less invasive techniques can be utilized to provide substantial but perhaps less impressive results but with much shorter recovery times.
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Question:
Can malar bags be improved with an eyelid lift?
Answer:
Malar bags are a very difficult problem to treat but can be improved with a transcutaneous extended lower eyelid blepharoplasty. It also can be improved at times with laser skin resurfacing, autologous fat transfer or fillers. In the worst-case scenario, a direct excision is the treatment of choice.
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Question:
What sort of results can you expect from laser skin resurfacing?
Answer:
There are many different kinds of lasers utilized for resurfacing and even with a particular type of laser many different settings which can be utilized. The results can vary from quite subtle to quite dramatic depending upon these parameters. The best laser will be selected for your specific concerns during your consultation.
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Question:
Does laser skin resurfacing improve enlarged pores at all?
Answer:
Laser skin resurfacing will improve enlarged pores temporarily, however the size of the pores will persist once complete healing has occurred and the swelling is reduced. Unfortunately, there is not a good option for pore size reduction other than skincare and retinol use.
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Question:
Can laser resurfacing improve the skin texture?
Answer:
Laser skin resurfacing will absolutely improve skin texture. There are many different procedures that will improve skin texture. These include light chemical peels and light lasers for the superficial layers of the skin or a deep chemical peel or fractional CO2 laser to address deeper layers of the skin. A consultation will determine the least invasive procedure necessary to achieve individual patient’s goals.
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Question:
Does laser skin resurfacing actually remove scars that were otherwise dubbed ‘permanent’ or just make them harder to see?
Answer:
Once a scar is present it is by definition permanent. Scars can only be improved by skin resurfacing which makes it more difficult to see but not invisible.
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Question:
I am a 46 year old woman from Austin. I have a lot of wrinkles under my eyes which make me appear at least 10 years older. Is it safe to have Botox injections under the eye?
Answer:
It is usually safe to have Botox injections under the eye. The potential side effect is if you have a loose lower eyelid it can cause some drooping which will be temporary and reversible when the Botox wears off. Be aware however that Botox will treat the muscle and therefore the wrinkles that are present when the muscles contracting. If wrinkles are present without muscle contraction then alternative therapies are also necessary such as chemical or laser skin resurfacing.
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Question:
Everything I’ve read about laser skin resurfacing treatments says it doesn’t hurt. My brother had a laser peel for acne scars, and he said it hurt a a lot. I too, suffer from acne scars, and I’d like to get a laser peel, but I don’t want it to hurt. Can topical anesthesia be used during a laser peel?
Answer:
Laser peels for acne scarring hurt. Anyone who says differently is not being honest. We utilize a combination of oral sedation, topical anesthetic and local anesthetic injections prior to our laser peels. This makes the procedure very tolerable with little discomfort from the actual procedure. The injections performed in preparation for the procedure are uncomfortable but the sedation makes the experience well tolerated.
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