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Skin Resurfacing
 Aging,
sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle factors including nutrition, alcohol
consumption and smoking all may contribute to facial wrinkling and damaged
skin.
Pigmentary changes of the skin, such as blotchiness or brown spots, may also
occur with age or as a result of birth control pills, pregnancy or genetic
factors. Prior acne may have made the surface of your skin uneven. These
problems, as well as certain other skin conditions, may be improved by skin
resurfacing.
Skin resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure
performed to remove the fine lines of the face. The skin is often
prepared with Retin-A especially if there is sun damage. Skin resurfacing is
also performed after scar revision to smooth or sand scars and make them
appear more even.o
The principle of resurfacing the skin is straightforward. Dermabrasion,
chemical peeling and laser resurfacing work in similar ways. The top layer
of the skin is removed and as the new skin grows there are changes in the
remaining skin. Which of these procedures is best for you, depends on
several factors and Board Certified Dermatologist, Debra Jaliman, MD can
discuss them with you. There is no incision. This procedure usually requires
no anesthetic but may, upon request, be performed under local anesthetic
(you are awake). You can choose. It depends a lot on the amount of skin to
be resurfaced. Topical anesthetics, including ice and EMLA cream, have been
used but except for small areas are not commonly used.
Feel free to make a consultation with Board Certified Dermatologist, Debra
Jaliman, MD at her Manhattan, New York office to discuss skin resurfacing. |
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