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breast lift laser

March 31st, 2010 The Doctor No comments

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Benefits of Laser Acne Scar Removal Treatment

Alternative to Laser Acne Scar Removal can be Microdermabrasion Topical creams Blue peel Chemical peel Erbium laser resurfacing CO2 laser resurfacing Exfoderm Injectable fillers.

Laser Acne Scar Removal is the treatment of choice for many. The process is like sanding the surface of a damaged table so that the scars are less deep. The procedure itself takes about an hour. First, the entire face is numbed, using a topical cream. Then a beam of light removes the outermost layer of the skin. Though healing takes 10 to 12 days, a 60% to 80% improvement can usually be expected depending on the type and extent of scarring. A single treatment may not remove scars entirely if they are too deep. These deeper scars can be corrected by injections under the skin. Collagen, silicone, and one’s own fat can be used.

The procedure of  Laser Acne Scar Removal can be made to men and women over the age of 18 who have no other medical complications. In most cases this is an elective procedure. It is important to have realistic expectations.

Dramatic responses are often seen in one or two treatments of Acne Scar Removal.

Laser Acne Skin Resurfacing is considered very safe. However a transient pigmentation change, swelling, and discomfort in the treated area may be expected. We will be happy to tell you more about your treatment and what you can expect during your consultation.

Some patients return to work the same day after acne scar removal procedure, although some treatments such as deep laser resurfacing may involve longer recovery time. This may last up to several days.

You may experience some discomfort, similar to a transient stinging sensation, during the  acne scar removal treatment . A numbing cream and application of local anesthetics may be advised by your physician to the treatment to reduce any discomfort.

Avoid direct exposure to sunlight for 4 weeks prior to the laser skin resurfacing. Use a SPF 30 or greater sunscreen. If you have been instructed by the treating physician, to use the topical cream 4-6 weeks prior to each treatment. Take oral antibiotics and antiviral medications as prescribed by your physician. Contact our office if you have any further questions or concerns.

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Every Woman and Man's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery: Highlighting the Seven Most Popular Procedures


Every Woman and Man’s Guide to Cosmetic Surgery: Highlighting the Seven Most Popular Procedures


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Here is an opportunity to answer all your questions on seven of today’s most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. See laser technology used to remove unsightly spider veins and unwanted hair. Learn about the latest advances in breast augmentation and how to eradicate those extra bulges with liposuction. To get that younger appearance, watch a laser assist in a face lift, an eye lift and removal of…

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enhancement lasik surgery

March 6th, 2010 The Doctor No comments

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How often do you need a touch up or enhancement after laser eye surgery?

I’m getting Lasik eye surgery in a week and I know that sometimes your vision cn slip back to where it had been previously, resulting in the need for a touch up surgery. I’m just wondering how often this happens. Any help would be much appreciated.

The answer for this question is quite variable actually. The major factor for the need for enhancements is undercorrection at the first surgery.

I had PRK 7 weeks ago and asked my surgeon what his “enhancement rate” was. His was about 10%. I asked for reasons and he stated the most common reason he saw was undercorrection. He said that a few cases of his were because the vision had not stabilized at the time the surgery was performed (too young of patients), so he raised his preferred minimum age to 21 and found he had fewer instances of this happening. I asked him then how long between the original surgery and the enhancements, and he told me that it really varied a lot…anywhere from within the first year to 10 years down the road.

I then asked him what my chances were for an enhancement…the answer I got was no chance…my corneas were pretty thin and there’s just no room for a safe enhancement in the future…which is fine by me.

So, the answer to your question really truly lies in your corneal thickness preop, how much cornea is removed to correct your vision, your postop corneal thickness, and how accurate your preop measurements are for your visual acuity.

You will probably find you will need reading glasses once you hit your 40s…just about everyone does, LASIK or not.

Good luck! You’ll be happy with your results…but ask your surgeon…even call him prior to your op date…and ask him about his personal enhancement rates and the length of time from the original surgery…and if you would be eligible for any enhancements in the future…if not…do not let them ’sell’ you a lifetime enhancement plan that you will never be able to use.

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which is better lasik or lasek

January 18th, 2010 The Doctor No comments

which is better lasik or lasek

One of the most difficult you can take in life is an eye surgery. There are many options, Lasek surgery or even Lasik surgery, so today I want to explain you about the differences of this type of prodedures

Laser eye surgery prices can depend a lot on the location of the eye care center where the surgery is being performed. As with all products and services, this variation has a lot to do with the idea of supply and demand. To be safe you need to find experienced leading surgeons, safe sophisticated equipment and the highest standards.

Patients who are not qualified for the Lasik surgery may qualify for Lasek surgery. This type of surgery is done by cutting the outer layer of the cornea. Patients who are unable to cooperate or follow commands, including patients with dementia, nystagmus, deafness or inability to communicate because of language, do better under a regional block with IV sedation.

Patients with these risk factors are more likely to experience complications with traditional LASIK surgery. This procedure allows a surgeon to use a fine tool (trephine) instead of the microkeratome to cut the corneal flap needed to perform laser surgery.

Laser refractive surgery was made possible through the development of the excimer laser. This laser produces a beam of light that is capable of vaporizing thin layers of the cornea, effectively sculpting it into a more appropriate curvature for the eye.

Laser treatment is then programmed to each tiny part of the corneal surface so that every area of the cornea gets the optimised dosage. Contrast sensitivity in low lighting levels is increased and the risk of developing night time halos and glare is greatly decreased. Lasers need to be recalibrated during the surgery day to ensure accurate treatments. We recalibrate our laser between each eye of each patient to ensure the most accurate results.

Laser surgery can open this membrane, helping to clear vision without an operation. This laser procedure is called a capsulotomy.

Lasek, for example, is used mostly for people with thin corneas since LASIK requires more corneal tissue to be successful. PRK is often preferred for patients who may be susceptible to dry eyes since dry eyes are more often a complication of LASIK. LASEK has significantly more short-term side effects than LASIK, not least of which is wearing a contact lens for 4 days – I hate contact lenses at the best of times! I really cound’t use a computer or watch television for those 4 days, and even going to the super market gave me a massive headache. LASEK is similar to LASIK eye surgery and might be an option if you aren’t eligible for LASIK.

Cataract surgery and clear lens extraction for high myopia or hyperopia are also offered in a hospital setting. Cataract patients now have an option to see at both near and far distances after cataract surgery! Individuals suffering from cataracts previously had only a mono-focal lens implant option after surgery. Cataracts can only be removed through surgery. No medications or eye drops will make cataracts disappear.

Cataracts account for more than half the cases of blindness in the world. So as you can see many eye surgeries are perfectly safe and you need to consider all the options to go for the safest one.

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Joaquin has been working with Lasik Doctors understanding how important it is to find a good Lasik Eye Surgery center to perform your Lasik operation

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