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About Us |
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Patient Education |
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Photo Gallery |
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The ASPS
Patient Photo Gallery currently includes
before and
after surgery pictures. |
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Photo
Rejuvenation |
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Laser
Photo Rejuvenation
is a new treatment to help the skin look firmer and smoother. The
non-ablative laser treatment is designed for people who are too busy
or do not wish to go through the recovery time of deeper laser
resurfacing. This treatment utilizes two or more lasers that
specially target vascular (superficial blood vessel) and pigmentary
changes (brown discolorations or spots) in our skin that develop
with age and sun damage. |
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The Procedure |
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In
Laser Photo Rejuvenation
a combination of lasers are specifically chosen to suit the
patient’s skin type and problem areas to improve the overall texture
and color of the skin. A fine laser beam specifically targets
individual spots and blood vessels whilst also causing thermal
(heat) energy to the skin, stimulating cells (fibroblasts) to
produce new collagen and result in skin tightening. The sensation of
light can be uncomfortable and has been likened to a moderate to
severe pin-prick or burst of heat that lasts for only a few seconds.
A cooling device provides comfort to the patient by cooling the skin
and ice may be applied if required. If the doctor elects to use some
form of anesthesia, all options would be discussed with the patient.
It is not uncommon for a local anesthesia cream to be applied half
an hour to one hour prior to treatment if the patients desires |
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Following The Procedure |
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Laser
Photo Rejuvenation
patients may experience some initial redness and swelling to the
skin, but this usually quickly subsides. Occasionally scabbing and
bruising may occur, and these may take up to 10 days to subside. The
treatment lasts 45 minutes and patients are advised that multiple
treatments (3-4 treatments at monthly intervals) may be necessary to
achieve optimal results. As this treatment not only improves the
skin’s texture and color, but also stimulates the regeneration of
collagen cells, improvement is gradual. |
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Risks And Complications |
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Minor problems
may be redness, swelling, bruising and scabbing. These are all
temporary. Other problems such as Hypo pigmentation (lightening of
the skin) and hyper pigmentation (darkening of the skin) are
possible risks and complications of this procedure. The patient must
also agree to refrain from sun exposure or tanning booths for 2
weeks after treatment and failure to comply with post-treatment skin
care instructions may increase the chance of complications |
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Other Considerations |
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Laser
resurfacing does not usually impose restrictions on lifestyle after
treatment, however consideration should be given to social
engagements and best planned a few weeks later than treatment. |
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About Surgery |
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Areas of
surgery |
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Planning your surgery |
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