Laser Facial Resurfacing
Panama City, Florida
At the Eye Center of North Florida, we offer LASIK eye surgery and treatment for other eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma. However, we go a step further and also offer laser skin rejuvenation using the MediDerm® laser. In about 30 minutes, this gentle laser can give you a medium depth treatment for the full face.
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How the MediDerm Laser Works
This laser uses a patented and controlled energy which penetrates the skin only to a predetermined depth. It is an Erbium YAG pulsed laser, and its energy is absorbed by water. When our doctors use the laser for facial rejuvenation, the water in the skin’s top layer absorbs the laser energy, and vaporizes. This causes a controlled tissue vaporization, also called tissue ablation. When the water is thus removed from the skin, new skin cells can grow into those areas. The result is a very visible cosmetic skin improvement, with a smoother, more youthful look.
The Recovery Period
Recovery is short and easy. The older style Erbium lasers worked less delicately and recovery took longer – several weeks.
In the first few hours afterwards you might feel a mild stinging sensation which can be relieved by a cold compress. There will be some redness and facial peeling for a few days, and as that ceases, the new skin will be visible. A moisturizer and make-up can minimize the appearance of the exfoliating skin, and we will suggest gentle cleansers.
Complete recovery takes five to seven days. You will find that fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed out and the facial skin will have a more uniform texture and an attractive youthful glow.
If you would like to know more about laser facial resurfacing, please contact the Eye Center of North Florida today. Our facility is a welcoming and supportive one, and our team will welcome you. We also offer a thorough screening. Nine doctors. One vision—Yours.
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