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Laser Skin Resurfacing and Hair Removal – Augusta and Evans, Georgia

In recent years, laser technology has become more and more valuable as a cosmetic skin care tool. Medical advances allow cosmetic professionals like Dr. Achih H. Chen to treat a variety of conditions with incredible precision and effectiveness. Laser skin resurfacing and laser hair removal in the Augusta and Evans area at the Georgia Center are safe, convenient ways to improve the texture and appearance of skin on almost any part of the body.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

While lift procedures such as facelifts or necklifts or even mini-lifts improve the sags and bulges of jowls and excess skin, there is no more effective procedure in the improvement of facial fine lines, crepe-like skin around the eyes, coblestone-appearing skin, or hyperpigmentation (dark spots) than resurfacing. Laser skin resurfacing is designed to reduce the prominence of skin imperfections caused by aging, sun damage, and certain facial skin disorders. In the hands of a skilled surgeon like Dr. Chen, precisely applied laser energy can be harnessed to remove the damaged outer layers of skin, exposing the healthier layers beneath. This is an effective treatment for wrinkles, lines, facial scarring, freckles, and other skin conditions. Laser skin resurfacing treatment also stimulates the production of collagen fibers in the skin, which enhances the skin’s texture and elasticity. Additional collagen fibers tighten and tone the skin, making it appear healthier and more youthful. To schedule a consultation for laser skin resurfacing, please contact our cosmetic surgery staff at the Georgia Center.

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Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedure

The laser skin resurfacing procedure at our Evans, Georgia practice is completed with sedation and local anesthetic. This ensures that the procedure is a comfortable experience for patients. Following anesthesia, Dr. Chen will treat the skin with a high-precision handheld laser unit. Treatment usually takes anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the extent and size of the area to be treated.

Laser Skin Resurfacing Recovery

After laser skin resurfacing, patients typically experience some mild tenderness and redness as the skin heals and regenerates. Depending on the extent of the treatment, make-up may be applied within 10 days of laser resurfacing. Some mild pinkness of the skin may persist for up to a few months, but can be concealed easily with makeup.

Laser Hair Removal

One of the most powerful applications for laser technology is laser hair removal. This gentle, effective treatment is safe for use on almost any area of the body, including sensitive places such as the face, chest, and bikini area. A complete series of laser hair removal treatments for our Augusta and Evans-area patients is effective enough to permanently reduce unwanted hair in any of these areas. At the Georgia Center, we use the state-of-the-art Sciton Profile Nd:YAG laser, the fastest-scanning hair removal laser available. This technology is highly effective at treating both lighter and darker skin types. Please contact Dr. Achih Chen to schedule a consultation.

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Laser Hair Removal Procedure

Laser hair removal is performed by Dr. Chen using Sciton Profile’s Nd:YAG computer-automated laser device, which is designed to carry out precise and accurate treatment. The laser energy is concentrated on the hair follicles, causing the hair to stop growing. A laser hair removal session takes no more than thirty minutes, and sometimes much less if the area being treated is smaller.

You may need to be treated from 4 to 6 times at intervals of 4 to 6 weeks. There are three phases of hair growth – anagen, catagen, and telogen. At any one time, the population of hair in a select area is distributed into these three phases. The hair cycles switch every 4 to 6 weeks. Only hairs in the active growth phase, anagen, can be successfully treated.

Laser Hair Removal Recovery

Immediately after a treatment session, the skin will be mildly pink. A variety of skin care products are available for treating redness and irritation. Using them promotes faster healing after laser hair removal, but most of our Augusta and Evans-area patients find that even without such aids the healing process is quick and any discomfort is minor.

Microlaser Peel (Weekend Laser Peel)

Patients who prefer a less invasive procedure with shorter healing time can turn to the microlaser peel for the results they want. This procedure does not treat the skin as deeply as full laser skin resurfacing, but is still an effective treatment mild facial blemishes. Microlaser peels are beneficial for patients with skin conditions such as:

  • Uneven pigmentation
  • Sun damage
  • Keratosis

Patients can expect healthier, smoother, more vibrant skin and an immediate change in skin texture after a microlaser peel. Most microlaser peel patients recover within a week, sometimes in as little as three days, depending on the extent of the microlaser peel chosen. Side effects such as the feeling of a mild sunburn and redness are common; however, these should dissipate within the first few days after the procedure. Dr. Achih H. Chen will help you choose the customized microlaser peel that is right for your aesthetic goals at your consultation.

Contact Dr. Achih H. Chen

Aesthetic enhancement procedures like laser skin resurfacing and laser hair removal from our Evans, Georgia plastic surgeon, who also serves Augusta and surrounding areas, can reduce the signs of skin damage and age and eliminate unwanted hair from your body. Laser procedures can also be combined with other cosmetic enhancement options such as fat injections or Restylane to produce a more complete makeover. Please contact Dr. Achih H. Chen for more information on these state-of-the-art laser procedures or to schedule a consultation at the Georgia Center.

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