Laser 2940
After the age of 20, your skin produces 1% less collagen each year. When combined with the cumulative effects of sun exposure, unwelcome lines and brown spots are inevitable. There's now an effective solution to remove the signs of aging from your face, chest and hands!
Laser skin resurfacing is ideal for the improvement in the appearance of pore size, skin tone and wrinkles, giving you the youthful looking appearance you've always wanted. With Cynosure's® Icon™ Laser, dramatic results are possible without the lengthy downtime associated with an invasive facelift or other, fully-ablative laser treatments. This in-office treatment takes less than 30 minutes and provides remarkable results you will be happy to show off.
How It Works
This fractional technology uses microbeams or columns of energy to create areas of affected tissue that extend through the skin's epidermis into the dermis while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed resulting in faster healing. This triggers the body's natural healing process to clear away old, damaged skin cells and create new healthy cells. The laser also stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin deep within your skin. Over time, this will build up the support structure under your skin resulting in a younger and smoother looking appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does laser skin resurfacing with Icon™ work?
The Icon™ delivers a series of tiny microscopic laser beams or columns into the skin. This fractionated energy penetrates the skin to clear away old and damaged skin cells. The body's natural healing process then builds new healthy cells to take their place. The laser also stimulates the production of new collagen deep within your skin, giving you a more youthful looking appearance.A healthy, non-smoking adult whose weight loss has stabilized
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2. How long does the treatment take?
The treatment can be performed in as little as 30 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated.
3. How many treatments will I need?
Most people see their desired results in just one treatment however your doctor will determine the best course of treatment during your consultation.
4. What does the procedure feel like?
A topical anesthetic is generally applied before the procedure, so there is minimal feeling during the procedure. Some patients have reported feeling heat and tingling.
5. What should I expect immediately following treatment?
Immediately after the treatment, your skin will feel warm and appear to be sunburned. You may also experience some swelling, which is completely normal. Your body naturally starts working by replacing the aged skin cells with new ones. After a few days, you will notice healthier-looking skin and a more even complexion. Over time, collagen will regenerate and restore the supporting structure of your skin, giving you the smooth skin you are looking for.
6. How long will the results last?
With proper skin care and protection, results often last years.
7. When can I resume my daily activities?
Since the Icon™ technology delivers fractionated pulses of energy you will experience a significantly shorter recovery time than with fully ablative lasers. Each tiny hole will quickly heal and you can return to your normal lifestyle in as little as four days.
8. What are the risks?
Fractional skin resurfacing has a faster recovery and has fewer side effects when compared to fully ablative resurfacing. Skin resurfacing treatments with Icon™ are generally well tolerated. During your consultation, we will explain any potential risks and help you minimize them based on your complete medical and skin history.
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