Laser Rejuvenation & Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is a treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes or acne scars. The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin, precisely removing skin layer by layer.

Philosophy
Dr Tate will carefully assess your goals and decide on the best procedure for you. Many times this may be a non-invasive treatment such as routine facials, skin care and sunscreen. For those with advanced skin aging and/or solar damage, the fractional co2 laser may be for you. Dr Tate will carefully assess your goals and decide on the best procedure for you. Many times this may be a non-invasive treatment such as routine facials, skin care and sunscreen. For those with advanced skin aging and/or solar damage, the fractional co2 laser may be for you.

The benefits of Fractional Co2 Lasers:
Co2 Lasers have been used for many years. They are very effective at treating the sun damage that we often see in the north state. Unfortunately, although effective, they have the risk of pigmentation issues and scarring. These adverse effects, led to the development of fractional technology. Fractional technology, “fractionates” the treatment area into treated skin and untreated skin. The net effect, is that the untreated skin allows the treated skin to heal much faster with significantly less complications. Patients can often have treatment and be back to work in less than 1 week. Co2 Lasers have been used for many years.

The Ultrapulse Encore laser has two types of treatments. The “Active Fx” is used to treat the superficial pigmentary abnormalities and fine superficial lines. The “Deep Fx” is used to treat the deeper lines. The depth and power of treatment can be carefully adjusted by Dr. Tate to give you desireable results. The Ultrapulse Encore laser has two types of treatments. The “Active Fx” is used to treat the superficial pigmentary abnormalities and fine superficial lines. The “Deep Fx” is used to treat the deeper lines. The depth and power of treatment can be carefully adjusted by Dr. Tate to give you desireable results.

Dermabrasion
Patients often come to the office, disturbed by the “smokers lines” around the mouth. When these lines are especially deep, they are difficult to treat with fillers, superficial peels or even with lasers. For the patients, dermabrasion is an outstanding treatment. This is not to be confused with microdermabrasion, which is not nearly as aggressive as dermabrasion. With this treatment, a diamond coated burr, lightly sands down the top layer of skin. The depth of treatment is expertly customized by Dr. Tate and is often performed in the office in conjunction with laser treatment.

FAQ
Is Resurfacing for me? During your customized consultation, Dr. Tate will discuss all of the options with you, and the decision can be made together.

1. Can Laser be performed around the eyes? Absolutely. We often treat the crows feet and “crepy” eyelids with the laser.

2. Is there much pain? We spend a great deal of time to make your experience comfortable. This often includes pain and anti-anxiety medication, topical numbing cream, and local injections.

3. How long is recovery? Depending on the type of treatment, most patients are back at work in 5-10 days. (picture of Penny C.)

4. What is involved in after laser care? Dr. Tate and his skin care experts will carefully guide you through the process. Care involves carefully washing with a gentle cleanser and copious amounts of moisture to speed the recovery.