What Is Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, is a nonsurgical cosmetic treatment that uses high-intensity beams of light to eliminate damaged skin cells one layer at a time. Performed at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery using the Pearl™ Fraxel laser, this state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation treatment reduces facial wrinkles, lines, and blemishes. Sometimes referred to as a laser peel, fractional skin resurfacing is considered an ideal facial treatment for patients who want clearer, softer, younger-looking skin. For more information about laser skin resurfacing, contact our Birmingham, AL practice to schedule a consultation.
How Is Laser Skin Resurfacing Performed?
To enhance results, we may ask patients to begin with a series of skin treatments to prepare their skin. These treatments can very based on skin type and concerns and can help reduce complications and provide enhanced results.
The treatment itself can take between half an hour – 2 hours. Prior to the treatment, the skin will be cleaned, the eyes protected, and a local anesthesia applied. During the procedure, we'll use two types of lasers — C02 (carbon dioxide) and erbium — both of which will eliminate damaged skin cells. The C02 laser, specifically, will remove thin layers of skin while the erbium laser can be used to remove superficial and/or moderately deep lines on the face, neck, chest, and hands.
What Are the Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing at HGH Plastic Surgery offers a variety of benefits for the complexion, including:
- Smooths rough skin
- Shrinks enlarged pores
- Minimizes look of creases and lines
- Reduces visibility of scars and hyperpigmentation
- Improves confidence
Laser Skin Resurfacing Reviews
I have had several different procedures performed by Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery from face and neck peels, Mohs surgery with skin graft, to facials, massages, hair, manicures, pedicures, skin care line and have been very pleased with everything they do. The staff is very professional and personable. So glad they were recommended to me. See you soon, Traci!
This practice is extremely professional, and the service rendered is second to none regarding cost and quality. I highly recommend using Hedden and Gunn for all plastic surgery needs. They also have a great spa with anything and everything pertaining to skin care. I am very surprised to see one-star reviews and I assume this is due to getting turned away after going through their very diligent consulting process to keep patients safe.
Breast lift (mastopexy) with augmentation - I am 33 years old and I’ve had self confidence issues for around 13 years because of super sagging flat breasts that had a wrinkled stretched raisin like appearance. After breast feeding my two children and my weight loss from 224 lbs to 160 lbs - I finally decided I had enough of my breasts looking the way they did. I had my breast surgery on 3/28/8. When I woke up from the surgery I was in an immense amount of pain but that faded over 3 days and I went back to work after 4 days. (Very light work duty) Right now I’m sitting at a little over a month since having them done. I chose silicone cohesive gel mentor implants filled with 450cc each. A little before 2 weeks my right breast had an allergic reaction to the adhesive of the steri strips so I took some steroids and tried to keep the steri strips on a little longer. I took the steri strips off just before the 3 week mark and the incisions looked a little scary, because of the scabbing but that’s normal. The scabs finally fell off and the incisions looked awesome for how little time had passed. At a month post op I sent my surgeon pictures and he said my nipples were still sitting a little low because the implants were still a little high. He instructed me to start massaging down so the implants would drop and give me a more natural look. I’ve also started using a scar treatment called ScarGard - it stinks something awful!! Overall I’m thrilled with how they look and can’t wait to see the final result! Updated on 4 Jun 2020:Just wanted to update with original pictures and results! One thing that I might change would be nipple size. (I would have had him cut them down a bit) It seems like once my nipples were cut lose, they relaxed and just stayed that way and now appear pretty large. I don’t have the “drawn up” movement ever - even when I’m cold. But overall, I feel like my scars are pretty minimal and my confidence has definitely improved.
I had an upper eyelid lift and fat transfer to my face and my wife had full face laser resurfacing and cheek fat transfer. We both are completely satisfied and amazed at the results. Dr Hedden and staff were terrific in every aspect. We highly recommend Hedden Plastic Surgery Center.
Breast lift (mastopexy) with augmentation - I am 33 years old and I’ve had self confidence issues for around 13 years because of super sagging flat breasts that had a wrinkled stretched raisin like appearance. After breast feeding my two children and my weight loss from 224 lbs to 160 lbs - I finally decided I had enough of my breasts looking the way they did. I had my breast surgery on 3/28/8. When I woke up from the surgery I was in an immense amount of pain but that faded over 3 days and I went back to work after 4 days. (Very light work duty) Right now I’m sitting at a little over a month since having them done. I chose silicone cohesive gel mentor implants filled with 450cc each. A little before 2 weeks my right breast had an allergic reaction to the adhesive of the steri strips so I took some steroids and tried to keep the steri strips on a little longer. I took the steri strips off just before the 3 week mark and the incisions looked a little scary, because of the scabbing but that’s normal. The scabs finally fell off and the incisions looked awesome for how little time had passed. At a month post op I sent my surgeon pictures and he said my nipples were still sitting a little low because the implants were still a little high. He instructed me to start massaging down so the implants would drop and give me a more natural look. I’ve also started using a scar treatment called ScarGard - it stinks something awful!! Overall I’m thrilled with how they look and can’t wait to see the final result!
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Laser skin resurfacing can rejuvenate the skin by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, scars, and uneven skin tone, revealing a smoother and more youthful complexion. The skilled team at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery offers advanced laser skin resurfacing treatments tailored to each patient's needs. For more information about laser skin resurfacing in Birmingham, AL, contact our office to schedule a consultation.