Now you can have smoother, less pigmented skin with the newest FDA approved Tretinoin cream, Refissa®. It is emollient based and does not dry out your skin. This product has become the gold standard medical treatment for photo-damaged skin. It works by stimulating cell turn over and causing the sun damaged outer layers to slough off. Refissa® is the first important step to healthier skin. Always remember sun protection year round!The next step, now that your skin is healthier, may be one of the many peels offered. There are many peels to choose from. For the purposes of this article we will focus on the Microlaser peel. Microlaser peel, the "week-end" skin peel, treats skin conditions more aggressively than the Refissa® is capable of doing. 

The Microlaser peel is performed with Sciton's Erbium laser which uses a computer guided scanner to ensure maximum precision treatment uniformly. You will see improvements in just a few daysWhat exactly does the Microlaser peel treat?It is a minimal to full epidermis laser peel that precisely removes the outer most layers of the skin. The procedure is individually tailored to the nature of the problem to be corrected: wrinkles, scars, keratoses, pigmentation problems, overall sun damage.How often does a Microlaser peel need to be done?As mentioned above, year round sun protection is a key to healthy skin. 

The results of any treatment, not just the Microlaser peel, will last longer and be more efficacious if you avoid future sun damage. One Microlaser peel procedure will usually be sufficient for a few months but subsequent treatments may be required. As mentioned earlier treatments are customized to each person. During your consultation we can determine what will be best for you.What can I expect from the treatment?Smoother, healthier, more vibrant skin. A blended complexion with a lessening of fine lines.Is the treatment painful?When you go into the office, a topical triple anesthetic cream will be applied. This application will make the procedure quite tolerable. Afterwards you can have a surface Oxygen treatment.

What is my aftercare? Do I need to wear any bandages or dressings?No. Microlaser peel is not like a CO2 laser and requires nothing more than a protective ointment like Aquafor or vaseline. This is used as a barrier while you grow new epithelium(baby cells, new skin). You may also go back to your plastic surgeon's office for oxygen treatments over the next few days.As you can see, there are options to a scalpel and needle when making your skin look better! Make sure you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon prior to any procedure.

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