What is Laser Skin Resurfacing? Fractionated CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure that can improve a variety of imperfections by resurfacing the skin. The procedure can restore a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance by minimizing fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage, as well as eliminating the spots and blotchiness associated with more mature skin*. Laser skin resurfacing can also address other skin issues, such as acne scarring, skin texture irregularities, and pigmented lesions.

Laser skin resurfacing is an excellent complement to other surgical procedures. It helps to produce optimal results for the patient with a more cohesive look. For example, for a facelift patient, with a newly rejuvenated neck and lower face, laser skin resurfacing can help your skin match your new neck!

The Wise Center and Med Spa is one of the first practices in New Jersey to offer VECTRA 3-D, a 3-dimensional imaging system to simulate the proposed before and after results of your laser skin resurfacing. Using this advanced 3-dimensional imaging technology, we can help you get an idea of the possible outcome of this aesthetic enhancement procedure.

Our team is happy to meet with you for a consultation to discuss the possibilities available to you through cosmetic surgery and whether laser skin resurfacing can produce optimal results for you.

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Where CO2 Laser Resurfacing Helps

For fractionated CO2 laser, patients experience noticeably improved changes in the skin around the eyes, on the forehead, on the cheeks, and around the mouth. Both lasers can also treat the damaged skin on the neck and chest.

In addition, fractionated CO2 laser skin resurfacing has been demonstrated to dramatically improve the appearance of unsightly scars from surgery, trauma, or acne.

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The Fitzpatrick Scale

Type I

Light, Pale White

Always burns, never tans

Type II

White, Fair

Usually burns, tans with difficulty

Type III

Medium, White To Olive

Sometimes mild burn, gradually tans to olive

Type IV

Olive, Moderate Brown

Rarely burns, tans with ease to a moderate brown

Type V

Brown, Dark Brown

Very rarely burns, tans very easily

Type VI

Very Dark Brown To Black

Never burns, tans very easily, deeply pigmented

Note: Only patients with skin types 1-3 on the Fitzpatrick Scale are candidates.

What it Entails: Fractionated CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

During this procedure, your skin will be treated with a powerful light that vaporizes the deeper, damaged layers of skin. You may experience some slight discomfort, but this is eliminated through the application of topical anesthetic creams, nerve blocks, or sedation.

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What to Expect with CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

The Fractionated CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing procedure is often performed with local anesthesia and sedation. Your treatment may last 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the treatment plan and size of the treated area.

After the laser skin resurfacing treatment, some redness, swelling, and crusting of the skin can occur. After one to two weeks, the new skin will emerge looking pink and free of many wrinkles.* In the meantime, you will be able enough to enjoy your normal activities – we recommend you stay out of direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Usually, it takes a few weeks for the redness to fade fully. After that, your skin will take on a more youthful appearance and glow.*

Most CO2 laser skin resurfacing patients find that they are well enough to return to work after about one to two weeks, though you will be advised to protect the treated skin from sun exposure and extremes in temperature for a period of time. Dr. Wise will ask you to implement a specific skin-care regimen both before and after your treatment to maintain your results.

Most CO2 laser skin resurfacing patients find that they are well enough to return to work after about one to two weeks, though you will be advised to protect the treated skin from sun exposure and extremes in temperature for a period of time. Dr. Wise will ask you to implement a specific skin-care regimen both before and after your treatment to maintain your results.

If you would like more information about Laser Skin Resurfacing contact us here.

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I would like to thank Dr. Wise, Jenna, and the staff for the professionalism displayed during my Fue hair restoration procedure. From day one I felt comfortable about my decision. On the day of the procedure, everything was flawless. It’s been six months now and I am pleased with the impressive results. Dr Wise said my hair still will continue to fill out; I look forward to my 12 month visit. My only regret is that I should hav...

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The process was very easy for me. Dr. Wise gave me a lot of information that I did not get from other doctors. He gave me a lot of details about the rhinoplasty procedure which made me feel very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helped me throughout the healing process. I am very very happy with my new nose. Before I had it done, I was scared it was going to look too small, but now it very natural and I love the results.

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Dr. Wise has great bedside manner and is very knowledgable. He really puts you at ease and has the skills and expertise to back it up. I had a rhinoplasty and liposuction and I am very very happy with the procedures. The best part is that nobody noticed what I had done but everyone has been saying that I look great. Good plastic surgery is the kind that no one knows about and that is what Dr. Wise did for me!

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