Laser Resurfacing

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery by Deborah Seelig, M.D.

Deborah Seelig, M.D Plastic Surgeon

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

1733 Curie Drive, Suite 203 El Paso, Texas 79902

Laser Resurfacing

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American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Laser Resurfacing of the Face

Procedure - Smooth the face and smooth fine wrinkles using a carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser device that treats layers of damaged skin. Softens lines around the eyes and mouth and minimizes facial scars and unevenly pigmented areas.
Length - a few minutes to 1 hour. May require more than 1 session.
Anaesthesia - None. Sedation & EKG monitoring may be used
In/Outpatient - Outpatient.
Side effects - Swelling, Discomfort, Lightening of treated skin, Sun sensitivity, Increased sensitivity to makeup, Pinkness or redness in skin that may persist for up to 6 months.
Risks - Burns or injuries caused by laser heat. Scarring. Abnormal changes in skin color. Flare-up of viral infections ("cold sores") and other infections (rare).
Recovery - Back to work 2 weeks. Strenuous activities 4 to 6 weeks. Complete fading of redness 6 months or less. Return of pigmentation/light sun exposure 6 to 12 months.

Deborah Seelig, M.D. 1733 Curie Drive, Suite 203 El Paso, TX 79902 U.S.A. Tel (915) 541-8825