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The skin has a tighter, younger-looking surface because of the new skin cells that are produced during healing. The process can be carried out individually or in conjunction with other facial cosmetic operations.
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If you choose to go with laser skin resurfacing, your physician will instruct you to avoid taking any drugs or nutritional supplements for 10 days before the procedure, such as paracetamol, aspirin, or vitamin E.
Smokers should refrain from smoking for two weeks before and following the surgery as smoking can delay recovery.
If you are susceptible to cold sores or fever blisters, your doctor may advise taking an antibiotic before the procedure to prevent bacterial infections.
A dermatologist or plastic surgeon does laser resurfacing. Since it's an outpatient operation, you won't need to spend the night.
Your entire face may be treated by the doctor, or only the wrinkles around your eyes, lips, and forehead. A local anesthetic will be used to numb small areas before treatment, and you might be sedated as well. If your entire face is being treated, you could need general anesthesia.
It takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes to treat just a portion of the face. An entire face procedure can take up to two hours.
The doctor will wrap the treated regions after the laser process. To avoid scabs from forming after the treatment has been applied for 24 hours, you must clean the treated regions four to five times per day.
Following laser skin resurfacing, swelling is typical. Steroids may be prescribed by your doctor to treat eyelid edema. Another way to reduce edema is to use an additional pillow during the night.
After the operation, you may experience stinging or itching for 12 to 72 hours. Your skin would become dry & peel three to five days following laser resurfacing.
Recovery normally takes 10 to 21 days, depending on the situation that was addressed. You can apply oil-free makeup to lessen the appearance of inflammation once the skin has healed.
Skin resurfacing can enhance the skin's appearance even if it does not produce flawless skin. The following are potential dangers of the procedure:
Since laser facial treatment in Scottsdale is seen as a cosmetic operation, the majority of health insurance providers do not cover it. If you get the operation done to change scars or get rid of premalignant growths on your skin, there can be an exemption.
Before the procedure, discuss the expenses with your insurance and what they will cover with your physician and your insurance provider. Financing is typically available from doctors.