Laser Skin Resurfacing / Laser Wrinkle Removal
IF YOU LIKE YOUR WRINKLES AND BAGS, DON’T READ THIS!!!
In the experienced hands of Dr. Lisa Bunin, the Silk-Touch laser rejuvenates the skin of the face and helps combat the effects of aging. Not only can the laser be used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, on and around the lips, and across the cheeks, but it can soften deep frown and laugh lines as well as minimize scarring due to acne or surgery. Laser benefits aren’t limited to the improvement of skin texture alone. It can also be used to remove age spots and to improve other pigmentation problems. Specialized computer technology allows Dr. Bunin to use the laser like an artist’s brush, tailoring the skin resurfacing procedure to your individual needs. The surface of the skin can be “refreshed”, revealing the new skin underneath and stimulating a renewal of the skin’s collagen for a softer, silkier and smoother appearance. Even delicate skin on the lips and around the eyes can be treated by the laser, safely, without bleeding. In fact, resurfacing of the entire face may delay the need for a comprehensive, invasive facelift. |
Before invisible lower eyelid bag removal (surgery) and laser resurfacing of lower eyelid skin.
eight days after
six weeks after invisible lower eyelid bag removal (surgery) and laser resurfacing of lower eyelid skin. |
A face lift is an invasive (goes beneath the skin) surgical procedure, involving cutting through skin and muscle and other tissues, almost down to the bone. The tissues are then pulled to tighten them, and the excess is cut off, then the rest is sewn closed. Risks include nerve damage and paralysis, and a too-tight “plasticized” look. A face lift cannot remove wrinkles; the skin is merely stretched out when the muscles are moved.
LASER RESURFACING, on the other hand, is NON-INVASIVE, and involves removing only the aged damaged outer layers of skin, without the underlying tissues. There is NO cutting or sewing, and NO risk of nerve paralysis. A very natural, younger look is obtained.
If a patient has significant muscle laxity requiring a face lift, laser resurfacing can be done in conjunction with the face lift to minimize the amount of tissue removed and to give a much better, younger looking result. But because the laser smooths out the skin so well, many patients who would have chosen a face lift before for sagging wrinkled skin, now need only the laser to “turn back the clock”.
The skin heals in 4-6 days, after which cosmetics can be applied. The initial redness fades in a few weeks to light pink, and usually disappears completely in a few months. It’s important to use sunscreen and avoid sun exposure for several months, as this can cause changes is pigmentation.
As an ophthalmic plastic surgeon, Dr. Bunin is uniquely to treat the bags around the eyes. Using the “no-stitch, no-scar” invisible blepharoplasty technique, she can safely remove fat bags of the lower eyelid from the inside, avoiding a scar and practically eliminating the risk of a rounded or contracted eyelid afterwards (as opposed to other methods). Eyelid surgery can be done at the same time as the laser skin resurfacing , shortening the healing time and offering superior results.
If the upper eyelids are droopy and interfering with your peripheral vision, then eyelid surgery may be covered. Lower eyelids that pull away from the eye, or that don’t close all the way, may also be partially covered (ie. tightening of the eyelid may be covered). However, fat bag removal and laser wrinkle removal is not. Dr. Bunin will evaluate your needs and discuss them with you.
Whether you want to turn back the effects of sun and time or you would like to maintain your youthful appearance without major cosmetic surgery, the Silk Touch technique offers immediate results which improve time.
Dr. Bunin will discuss your medical history, skin type, and desired results with you. Be sure to mention any viral infections, sun sensitivity, accutane use within the past year, problems with healing, or prior chemical peels or dermabrasions.
WRINKLE CREAMS AND COSMETICS JUST TOUCH THE SURFACE—NOW YOU CAN SAFELY TURN BACK THE CLOCK WITHOUT UNDERGOING MAJOR SURGERY.
NEWER, SAFER, AFFORDABLE TECHNIQUES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE ONLY TO HOLLYWOOD’S “RICH AND FAMOUS” HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO THE LEHIGH VALLEY BY DR. LISA BUNIN SINCE 1988.
Contact Us or call Dr. Bunin today at (610) 435-5333 to see what she can do for you!
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