Laser Facelift and Acne Scar Rejuvenation

CO2 or Fraxel Laser resurfacing is done to tighten and smooth skin and look younger, treat brownish discoloration, and/or reduce acne scarring. The thought of down time has stopped many women from having a laser resurfacing. A full dose of recovery is not always needed. One size does not fit all. This procedure can be tuned to the amount of recovery time you would like to aim for. Some opt to to a lot at once, while others prefer a few procedures with much shorter recovery. It can even be done without going to sleep. Dr. Studin has used this technique for many years. A long-acting local anesthetic is used to decrease the need for pain medicine. Dr. Studin's system is designed to stop the pain BEFORE it happens. A laser resurfacing usually takes only about half an hour. In most cases, you are out and about in just days, looking great.

Step 01

30 Min Procedure

Awake or asleep, Laser Resurfacing takes only about a half hour. It can be done with just numbing creams, Adding Pro-Nox, a light version of laughing gas, during which you are awake, or with anesthesia if you like,

Step 02

Customized Recovery

Recovery with Laser Resurfacing can be tuned to each person's goals and desires. At the end of the procedure, the skin is numb, so there is usually minimal discomfort. Medicines the first day can easily overcome any discomfort and by the next day, very few people need more than a Tylenol or Advil if even that. There is some pinkness to the skin that resolves as you heal.

Step 03

Camera Ready!

Tighter, smoother, clearer and more youthful skin can be achieved so you can show off your new look faster than ever before.

Frequently Asked Questions

Custom Laser Procedures

With fractional laser, the face, is treated in microzones while tiny adjoining areas are untreated, allowing for more rapid recovery. The parts of the skin that are treated promotes new collagen production and allover skin rejuvenation. The untreated areas provide little bridges for fast healing. The balance between treated areas and tiny bridge areas can be changed trading off benefit for recovery. This is adjusted according to the desire of each patient and their needs.

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This website does not substitute for a consultation. Each individual case is different and recommendations and other information may have changed since the last update of the website.
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