Question: Though I religiously wear sunscreen now that I’m in my 30’s, I wasn’t always so careful in my teens. I’ve noticed some age spots. Is there anything that can be done about those?
Answer: Years of sun worship can severely damage skin. Wrinkles, sun spots, skin discoloration and looseness of the skin are the price we often pay for sun exposure without adequate protection.
DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation is an exciting cosmetic treatment that can noticeably improve the appearance of aged or sun-damaged skin, smooth wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of acne and other scars.
What is DOT Therapy Laser Skin Rejuvenation?
Dermal Optical Thermolysis is performed using the SmartXide DOT™ laser system - one of the most sophisticated laser systems on the market. Your doctor will apply a grid of tiny scanned pulses of laser energy to your skin during the DOT Therapy procedure.
How Does It Work?
The laser creates thousands of microscopic holes in your skin. This causes immediate tightening of the skin and stimulates the growth of new collagen – essential to younger, fresher-looking skin. DOT Therapy improves the skin’s tone and texture and fights fine lines, deep wrinkles, and discoloration caused by the sun and acne scars. Excellent results can usually be achieved in a single 30-minute session.
The DOT CO2 laser is superior to older laser skin resurfacing techniques because the microscopic treated areas are surrounded by healthy skin, causing the treated skin to heal more quickly.
What Can I Expect during the DOT Therapy?
Your doctor may use a topical anesthetic during the procedure for increased comfort. After the DOT Therapy procedure your skin will be red. A cold compress will be applied to alleviate discomfort. Over the next three or four days you may experience some peeling, similar to sunburn. Your doctor will give you a hydrating lotion to apply to the treated area. This will keep your skin moist and promote healing. Typically the skin returns to its normal appearance in seven to ten days. The results of your DOT Therapy procedure can last for years. In cases of severe wrinkling or deep acne scars a series of treatments may be required.
What Results Can I Anticipate with DOT Therapy?
DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation decreases pigmentation and fine lines, lifts and tightens skin, and reduces pores. You can get beautiful, natural results with DOT laser therapy in a single 30-minute treatment. DOT Therapy has minimal downtime compared to traditional CO2 laser which is the gold standard for skin resurfacing.
If your skin has been damaged by overexposure to the sun, acne scars, or environmental factors, DOT Therapy may be the non-surgical anti-aging solution for you. Contact Dr. Karsan, a qualified plastic surgeon, at 214-646-8777 to request a personal consultation to discuss how DOT Therapy laser skin resurfacing can improve the look and feel of your skin.
Question: Though I religiously wear sunscreen now that I’m in my 30’s, I wasn’t always so careful in my teens. I’ve noticed some age spots. Is there anything that can be done about those?
Answer: Years of sun worship can severely damage skin. Wrinkles, sun spots, skin discoloration and looseness of the skin are the price we often pay for sun exposure without adequate protection.
DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation is an exciting cosmetic treatment that can noticeably improve the appearance of aged or sun-damaged skin, smooth wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of acne and other scars.
What is DOT Therapy Laser Skin Rejuvenation?
Dermal Optical Thermolysis is performed using the SmartXide DOT™ laser system - one of the most sophisticated laser systems on the market. Your doctor will apply a grid of tiny scanned pulses of laser energy to your skin during the DOT Therapy procedure.
How Does It Work?
The laser creates thousands of microscopic holes in your skin. This causes immediate tightening of the skin and stimulates the growth of new collagen – essential to younger, fresher-looking skin. DOT Therapy improves the skin’s tone and texture and fights fine lines, deep wrinkles, and discoloration caused by the sun and acne scars. Excellent results can usually be achieved in a single 30-minute session.
The DOT CO2 laser is superior to older laser skin resurfacing techniques because the microscopic treated areas are surrounded by healthy skin, causing the treated skin to heal more quickly.
What Can I Expect during the DOT Therapy?
Your doctor may use a topical anesthetic during the procedure for increased comfort. After the DOT Therapy procedure your skin will be red. A cold compress will be applied to alleviate discomfort. Over the next three or four days you may experience some peeling, similar to sunburn. Your doctor will give you a hydrating lotion to apply to the treated area. This will keep your skin moist and promote healing. Typically the skin returns to its normal appearance in seven to ten days. The results of your DOT Therapy procedure can last for years. In cases of severe wrinkling or deep acne scars a series of treatments may be required.
What Results Can I Anticipate with DOT Therapy?
DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation decreases pigmentation and fine lines, lifts and tightens skin, and reduces pores. You can get beautiful, natural results with DOT laser therapy in a single 30-minute treatment. DOT Therapy has minimal downtime compared to traditional CO2 laser which is the gold standard for skin resurfacing.
If your skin has been damaged by overexposure to the sun, acne scars, or environmental factors, DOT Therapy may be the non-surgical anti-aging solution for you. Contact Dr. Karsan, a qualified plastic surgeon, at 214-646-8777 to request a personal consultation to discuss how DOT Therapy laser skin resurfacing can improve the look and feel of your skin.
"My wedding is planned for September. I want to look good in my wedding photos. Can anything be done about my acne scars?"
An increasing number of brides and grooms are posing this question. It is only natural to want to look your best on your wedding day - a day on which you will pose for countless photographs. Professional photographs are often retouched to remove scars and other blemishes. Candid photos taken by friends and family aren't likely to receive such treatment. This leaves many brides and grooms anxious about acne scars.
Acne scars are daily, visible reminders of a painful period battling problem skin. They typically form in response to inflamed lesions that cause damage deep in the skin’s dermis. As the wound heals the body forms new collagen to repair the damage. When there is a loss of tissue it causes a depressed or atrophic scar.
The most common atrophic scars are deep, narrow scars called ice pick scars. Wide, shallow scars with a wave-like appearance are called rolling scars. Deep, angular scars with well-defined edges are called boxcar scars. The depth of the acne scar in the skin made it challenging to reduce its appearance. However, advancements in cosmetic treatments make it easier to remove or dramatically improve acne scars.
Improving the Look of Acne Scars with Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Laser skin rejuvenation is an exciting cosmetic treatment that noticeably improves the appearance of acne scars. The treatment is performed by using the SmartXide DOT™ laser system - one of the most sophisticated laser systems on the market.
Using the laser, your facial plastic surgeon applies a grid of laser energy to your skin. Thousands of microscopic holes are created, stimulating the growth of collagen. There is an immediate tightening of the skin. Stimulated collagen growth progressively improves the tone and texture of skin. Optimal results are achieved six months after the procedure, but last for years.
Laser skin rejuvenation can be performed by a facial plastic surgeon during a single, thirty-minute session with minimal downtime. Ideal for the busy bride. Still - like most components of a perfect wedding – planning is required. Laser skin rejuvenation should be scheduled two to six months prior to your wedding day.
Are you anxious about the appearance of acne scars as your big day approaches? Laser skin rejuvenation is an effective treatment for acne scars that offers beautiful, natural results. Contact Dr. Karsan -- a board-certified facial plastic surgeon -- to learn how laser skin rejuvenation can improve the look of your acne scars before your wedding day. Call 214-646-8777 to request your personal consultation today.
Summers spent lounging on a sun-drenched beach eventually take a toll on our skin. Wrinkles, sun spots, skin discoloration and loose skin are the result of continued sun exposure without adequate protection. Prolonged sun-damage robs our skin of its youthful vitality and prematurely ages us.
So how can we reduce the appearance of long-term sun damage? DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation is an exciting cosmetic treatment that noticeably improves the appearance of sun-damaged skin. DOT Therapy smoothes wrinkles. It can also reduce the appearance of acne and other scars.
What is DOT Therapy Laser Skin Rejuvenation?
Dermal Optical Thermolysis is performed using the SmartXide DOT™ laser system - one of the most sophisticated laser systems on the market. This sophisticated laser allows your facial plastic surgeon to apply a grid of tiny scanned pulses of laser energy to your skin, creating thousands of microscopic treatment areas.
The result is an immediate tightening of the skin. The tiny perforations in the skin also fuel the generation of collagen - an essential component to younger, fresher-looking skin. The stimulation of collagen growth is a key benefit to DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation.
Fine lines and discoloration caused by sun damage are minimized. The tone and texture of the skin are improved. DOT Therapy can also greatly improve the look of acne scars. All of this can be achieved during a single, thirty-minute session. The results of DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation can last for years.
Is DOT Therapy Laser Skin Rejuvenation Right for Me?
DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation can help you get beautiful, natural results. This exciting, non-surgical treatment reverses the appearance of sun damage by reducing discoloration, tightening skin, and reducing pores. Yet DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation can be performed during a single, brief session with minimal downtime.
Do you want to reduce the appearance of sun damage and restore younger, fresher skin? Contact Dr. Karsan - a board-certified facial plastic surgeon - to learn more. Call 214-646-8777 to request your personal consultation today.
Many of my patients come to me because they want to look fresher and more youthful. These patients aren't ready for a surgical facelift; nor do they need one. They simply want their faces to exude the same youthful energy they possess. Fortunately there are lots of non-surgical options available to these patients.
Botox
Deep creases and wrinkles on the face are a result of frequent muscle contractions. Botox® is a purified protein injected into the facial muscles in a simple, non-surgical procedure. This relaxes the muscles used when frowning or squinting. The depth of the wrinkle decreases and over time there appears to be a decrease in the progression of the lines. Approximately 11.8 million BOTOX® Cosmetic procedures have been administered in the United States since 2002. The treatment offers patients real, noticeable results, no recovery time, lower cost, and you can get the procedure done during a lunch break. The effects of Botox® last three to four months, but with frequent use for two years patients find that the interval between injections can lengthen.
Juvéderm®
Skin loses its youthful, supple appearance over time. A loss of volume can cause wrinkles and hollowing of skin. Juvéderm® is an injectable gel filler made of hyaluronic acid - a naturally occurring sugar found in all mammals. It helps to hydrate skin, smooth out wrinkles, and restore volume. A facial plastic surgeon injects Juvéderm® under the skin to smooth away wrinkles around the mouth and nose. Patients get smooth, natural-looking results that last for up to one year. Juvéderm® XC, now infused with lidocaine, offers patients a minimally-invasive procedure and improved comfort.
DOT Therapy Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Dermal Optical Thermolysis Therapy reverses the appearance of aged or sun-damaged skin, smoothes wrinkles, and reduces the appearance of acne and other scars. DOT Therapy is performed using the SmartXide DOT™ laser system - one of the most sophisticated laser systems on the market. The DOT Therapy laser precisely creates grids of thousands of microscopic treated areas. The treated area induces immediate skin tightening and stimulates new collagen growth. The microscopic treated areas are surrounded by healthy skin. This optimizes recovery time. Excellent results can usually be achieved in a single session.
Do you want a younger, fresher look? Call214-646-8777 to schedule an initial consultation with AAFPRS-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Karsan, to discuss non-surgical options for a rejuvenated look with beautiful, natural results.
Perhaps some of your fondest memories involve laying on the beach soaking up the summer sun. Yet years of sun worship can severely damage skin. Wrinkles, sun spots, skin discoloration and looseness of the skin are the price we often pay for sun exposure without adequate protection.
Are you looking for a way to reverse the look of aged or sun-damaged skin? DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation is an exciting cosmetic treatment that can noticeably improve the appearance of aged or sun-damaged skin, smooth wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of acne and other scars.
What is DOT Therapy Laser Skin Rejuvenation and How Does It Work?
Dermal Optical Thermolysis is performed using the SmartXide DOT™ laser system - one of the most sophisticated laser systems on the market. Your doctor will apply a grid of tiny scanned pulses of laser energy to your skin during the DOT Therapy procedure.
The laser creates thousands of microscopic holes in your skin. This causes immediate tightening of the skin and stimulates the growth of new collagen – essential to younger, fresher-looking skin. DOT Therapy improves the skin’s tone and texture and fights fine lines, deep wrinkles, and discoloration caused by the sun and acne scars. Excellent results can usually be achieved in a single 30-minute session.
The DOT CO2 laser is superior to older laser skin resurfacing techniques because the microscopic treated areas are surrounded by healthy skin, causing the treated skin to heal more quickly.
What to Expect with DOT Therapy
Your doctor may use a topical anesthetic during the procedure for increased comfort. After the DOT Therapy procedure your skin will be red. A cold compress will be applied to alleviate discomfort. Over the next three or four days you may experience some peeling, similar to sunburn. Your doctor will give you a hydrating lotion to apply to the treated area. This will keep your skin moist and promote healing. Typically the skin returns to its normal appearance in seven to ten days. The results of your DOT Therapy procedure can last for years. In cases of severe wrinkling or deep acne scars a series of treatments may be required.
The Benefits of DOT Therapy
DOT Therapy laser skin rejuvenation decreases pigmentation and fine lines, lifts and tightens skin, and reduces pores. You can get beautiful, natural results with DOT laser therapy in a single 30-minute treatment. DOT Therapy has minimal downtime compared to traditional CO2 laser which is the gold standard for skin resurfacing.
If your skin has been damaged by overexposure to the sun, acne scars, or environmental factors, DOT Therapy may be the non-surgical anti-aging solution for you. Contact Dr. Karsan, a qualified facial plastic surgeon, at 214-646-8777 to request a personal consultation to discuss how DOT Therapy laser skin resurfacing can improve the look and feel of your skin.
