With a facelift is there a lot of postoperative pain?
Answer:
Surprisingly no, most patients report little to no pain. However you may experience moderate pain during the recovery period caused by the swelling and bruising, which you will have pain medication to help reduce. Cold, malleable compresses, like frozen peas, and staying elevated help to relieve the swelling and pain. Herbal supplements like Arnica can help to minimize the bruising.
Can a CO2 laser treat my deep wrinkles and sunspots?
Answer:
Yes, the CO2 laser treats moderate to deep wrinkles and also addresses discoloration at the same time. By creating a controlled superficial peel, you get an improvement in skin tone and imperfections with minimal downtime.
A high-energy beam targets wrinkles and scars to smooth out lines and removes brown spots and pigmentation. It is called a fractional laser because only a “fraction” of the skin’s area is targeted, so there is still some untouched skin resulting in an accelerated healing time.
Why are the Ultra Plus Encore laser treatments sometimes called “the microscopic facelift?”
Answer:
The Ultra Plus Encore laser treatment is an aggressive treatment that offers dramatic results in only one session. You get the benefits of a facelift with minimal downtime.
The Ultra Plus CO2 laser sends thousands of laser pulses over the skin in a specific pattern that targets a column of tissue. The heat from the pulses eliminates discoloration and stimulates collagen development.
During recovery from the ActiveFX treatments, patients often experience warmth, comparable to sunburn, that is treated with a gentle moisturizing and washing regimen. After about two days the skin will begin peeling, and after four to seven days you can cover any residing symptoms with makeup. After about a week, the pink discoloration will fade.
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