Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield & All of Fairfield County
Nothing reveals our age quite like our skin. Sometimes those facial lines, wrinkles, and color problems don’t adequately respond to other treatments, especially when they are located in the upper layers of the skin.
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Because the skin is the largest organ in our body and because there is no single treatment that addresses its full thickness, it’s necessary to have available the full spectrum of the latest technology in order to offer our patients a comprehensive skin rejuvenation. We’ve made the commitment and we’re fortunate to offer the latest technology to rejuvenate your skin, including both ablative and non-ablative, fractionated laser treatments with Sciton’s ProFractional, Halo and TRL erbium resurfacing. To further expand your Westport laser resurfacing treatment options and enhance your results, we offer skin rejuvenation with the latest medical skin care, intense pulsed light (IPL) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). As you can see, we’ve made a substantial investment in skin care simply because it’s a vital component of your individualized rejuvenation and maintenance plan.
Sometimes the real power of non-invasive aesthetic procedures is found with combination therapy, and at Total Aesthetics, we’ve taken the PRP-facial several steps further. Dr. O’Connell’s unique “PRP LaserPeel” begins with a gentle MicroLaserPeel to exfoliate within the epidermal layer followed by Sciton’s ProFractional resurfacing. PRP is then added to help build additional collagen and shorten the healing time. Best of all, your entire face can be treated only with topical anesthetic cream. Our PRP LaserPeel is one of the latest, most high-tech solutions for aging, sun-damaged skin.
Laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, is one of the most effective treatments for the improvement of facial wrinkles, color problems, scars, and blemishes.
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Laser skin resurfacing is simply removing the top layer or layers of the skin using beams of light. It’s similar to chemical peels, dermaplaning, and dermabrasion except that concentrated beams of light remove the unwanted, damaged skin in a more precise and controlled way.
But… there’s significantly more to laser resurfacing — new resurfacing technologies like ProFractional and Halo actually stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin to rejuvenate your skin from within, and the technologies can be combined for added effectiveness. During resurfacing, laser light is used to remove the skin’s outer layers and to heat the underlying skin to help shrink loose, wrinkled tissue and stimulate the growth of new collagen. As the treated areas heal, the new skin that forms is smoother, firmer, and tighter.
All resurfacing at Total Aesthetics is performed with erbium-based technology in order to minimize the risks of lightening the skin and prolonged redness following the procedure. We currently only utilize lasers manufactured by Sciton for this purpose. We strive to deliver the best laser resurfacing Westport has to offer.
Like all aesthetic treatments, laser resurfacing carries uncertainty and risks of potential complications. Possible complications of laser resurfacing include:
Facial Imperfections
Laser resurfacing can improve facial flaws and scars such as:
Aging and Sun Damage
Laser resurfacing can also correct manifestations of aging and sun damage, including:
Laser resurfacing may not be the best choice if you have: Sagging skin or soft tissue laxity, darker skin type, active acne, or an inexperienced health care provider performing the procedure.
To help obtain the best results with laser resurfacing Westport patients are commonly started on a small number of topical creams to prepare the skin for the procedure and to minimize the risk of hyperpigmentation. Medication to prevent viral infection is also commonly prescribed.
At Total Aesthetics, laser resurfacing is done on an outpatient basis and typically takes less than one hour. Laser services at our center can be performed with only topical anesthetic cream, except for full-field Sciton Joule resurfacing, which often requires lidocaine injections. A mild sedative can be given to help you relax and reduce anxiety.
Eye protection is used during the laser procedure, and topical creams and gels are applied as the skin heals. After healing is complete, patients are counseled on resuming their daily skin care regimens.
A laser peel is a very gentle and superficial laser resurfacing similar to a chemical peel or dermabrasion, except that it’s done with light. A pulsed light beam is used to remove the uppermost layers of the skin, and the treated area heals with smoother, more luminous skin. Because it’s done with great precision, we believe it provides greater evenness and safety when compared to chemical peels, dermabrasion, and dermaplaning.
At Total Aesthetics, we’re pleased to offer the NanoLaserPeel from Sciton. This laser procedure takes approximately 15 minutes with a recovery period of just one to two days of slight redness. The NanoLaserPeel can be customized for you, and it’s a great complement to Botox or fillers to smooth wrinkles around your eyes and mouth or to restore a healthy glow to your entire face. Only topical anesthetic cream is needed.
A MicroLaserPeel is a slightly deeper laser treatment than a NanoLaserPeel. Recovery involves a few days of flaking and redness, and only topical anesthetic cream is needed. MicroLaserPeel treatment can be combined with other laser treatments as well as intense pulsed light, and when it’s combined with Sciton’s ProFractional therapy and platelet-rich plasma, the procedure is known as our PRP LaserPeel.
Recovery
In general, the length of recovery as well as the amount of flaking and redness are proportional to the depth of the resurfacing and type of laser used. Makeup can be applied once healing is complete. Westport laser resurfacing patients can expect some redness and swelling, and you may experience itching, stinging, or the feeling of a sunburn following the procedure. Recovery is longer with CO₂ resurfacing in comparison to erbium laser resurfacing.
For a superficial treatment such as a NanoLaserPeel or MicroLaserPeel, the downtime is only slight redness for one or two days. ProFractional resurfacing involves about 72 hours of superficial peeling and flaking, while full-field erbium resurfacing, such as that used to rejuvenate the lower eyelids and treat deep lines around the mouth, ordinarily requires about seven days for full healing.
Cost
Costs of laser resurfacing will depend on the laser used, the depth of resurfacing, and the size of the area treated. Other factors that can affect price can be the expertise and training of the person performing the treatment, the type of procedure being performed, the anesthesia technique, and the geographic location of the facility. At Total Aesthetics in Westport laser resurfacing is priced with these factors in mind.
A superficial laser peel can cost just a few hundred dollars, while a deeper, full-face resurfacing can cost upwards of $3,000. When choosing a plastic surgeon, remember that your satisfaction involves more than a fee - your final result, comfort, and safety are more important than the cost of the procedure.
Scars
Scarring after laser resurfacing is rare, but it can happen—scars tend to fade over time.
The first step towards a new, beautiful you is to schedule a personal consultation.
Along with providing the highest level of care, no effort is spared to create an environment where each patient is nurtured and cared for as an individual. Use our form to contact Dr. O’Connell with questions about any of our aesthetic or plastic surgery procedures.
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