Buena Vista Regional Medical Center: Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation.

Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation

As we age, our skin experiences various natural and environmental changes that are associated with the following:

Redness, including the symptoms of rosacea, flushing, and broken blood vessels

Pigment discoloration, such as age or sun spots

Poor skin texture evidenced by enlarged pores, coarseness, and loss of smoothness and elasticity.

Sun damage characterized by fine lines and mottled coloration
8 Similar imperfections occur on non-facial areas like the neck, chest, or hands

Q. What is Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation?
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a gentle laser treatment for wrinkles and sun damage. This no-down-time procedure is appropriate for the face but also for the chest, neck, and hands-anywhere that sun damage shows.

Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a non-ablative; non-invasive procedure-the surface of the skin is not damaged or removed. The gentle lasers correct pigmentation irregularities and encourage new collagen growth to smooth out existing facial wrinkles.

Q. What can I expect during a treatment?
A cool gel is applied in a thin layer over the treatment area. The cooled window of the laser is then placed upon the skin. When the energy is applied it feels a bit like a warm pulse against the skin.

Q. Is the treatment painful?
Most patients feel minimal discomfort during the procedure. A topical anesthetic can be applied to make the treatments more comfortable.

Q. What can I expect following the treatment?
Following the treatment we recommend a sun block for daily wear. Make-up can be applied immediately after treatment and you can resume normal activities. There may be some slight redness or swelling for a few hours or, on rare occasions a few days.

Dark pigments and freckles may get darker after the initial treatment and flake off in a few days.

Because the lasers reduce wrinkles by encouraging new collagen growth, wrinkle improvement is gradual. At the time of your third treatment, nine to twelve weeks after your initial treatments, you may begin to note winkle improvement.

Q. How long do treatments take?
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation typically uses two laser wavelengths in each treatment session. Each session takes about 30 minutes depending on the size of the treatment area. Depending on your skin type and condition, between 3-8 treatments might be necessary.

Q. How long do the effects last?
You can expect long-term results. It is important that you avoid the factors that will damage your skin, such as the sun. We recommend sun block on a daily basis and the use of proper skin care products.

Q. Why should I choose Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation?
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a wonderful, cost-effective alternative for patients who want a more youthful appearance without needles, cosmetic surgery or weeks of recovery time.