Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most popular, effective, and proven aesthetic skin care procedures available today. The procedure is designed to restore smoother, tighter and more youthful looking skin to the treated area. When performed by an expert, laser skin resurfacing will bring back the skin’s natural glow and make the patient look and feel rejuvenated.

A number of laser technologies and techniques are employed in cosmetic dermatology to achieve skin resurfacing. Dr. Steven Zimmet is an experienced cosmetic and medical dermatologist providing fractional laser skin resurfacing procedure to patients in Austin, TX and other areas. Fractional technique is designed to treat columns of skin rather than whole areas using an array of precise microbeams. It offers the benefits of reduced downtime and less patient discomfort compared to non-fractional lasers.

Treatment for Aging Skin

Fractional laser resurfacing is designed to deliver non-surgical skin care and rejuvenation for aging skin. Some of the common skin aging signs that can be treated with this procedure include the following:

• Sagging skin
• Wrinkles and fine lines on the face
• Acne scarring
• Crow’s feet around the eyes
• Vertical lip lines
• Lower eyelid lines
• Sun damage and pigmentation on

Individuals who may be in the initial stage of onset of aging skins, skin discoloration, acne scars and minimal skin sagging may only need fractional resurfacing dermatology treatment using radio frequency (RF) instead of laser.

Fractional resurfacing with CO2 laser may be more appropriate for individuals who reveal more prominent aging signs such as severe wrinkles, poor skin elasticity, and irregular pigmentation. Dr. Zimmet is an experienced dermatologist who will advise the optimal treatment in each case. He receives patients from Austin, TX and nearby locations.

Methodology

To perform fractional ablative skin resurfacing, Dr. Zimmet employs Lumenis Ultrapulse CO2 laser (Active FX, Deep FX, Total FX). This technology is designed to provide substantive reduction in signs of aging and scars as well as skin tightening as compared to non-ablative techniques. Facial, neck, and chest areas may be treated with this procedure. It will involve a downtime of about five days.

ENDYMED™ 3DEEP fractional resurfacing may be employed for less severe cases. This technique involves the delivery of RF energy pulses below the skin’s surface. It heats up the deeper layers to promote fresh collagen production and new skin growth. Treatment can be completed faster in this case, and the downtime involved is also minimal.

The unique aspect of fractional resurfacing is that it heats the skin in microscopic columns, making it gentle on the skin. It will reduce or eliminate age spots, pigmentation, and promote skin tightening from within through fresh collagen production.

Recovery and Results

With fractional skin resurfacing treatment, the damaged or aging top layers of the skin will be replaced with new, healthy skin cells. Recovery period can range from one or two days up to five or six days, depending on the type of method and extent of treatment. Tighter, smoother, and younger looking skin will appear in the weeks following the treatment.

If you would like to learn more about the procedures and treatments by Austin TX Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr. Steven Zimmet, please contact us at (512) 485-7700.

About one in two people who have some sort of permanent tattoo will choose to have it removed at some future date. Such people can take heart from the fact that innovations in laser-based cosmetic dermatology have made tattoo removal easier and minimized its impact on the skin.

Permanent tattoo removal through laser is not as simple as it may appear. Only a trained and experienced laser treatment provider should perform this procedure to ensure that the individual is not exposed to unnecessary side effects. Dr. Steven Zimmet is a leading dermatologist providing laser tattoo removal and various other procedures to patients in Austin, TX and surrounding communities.

How does Laser Treatment Work?

Laser treatments are applied today in a variety of skin care procedures. In case of tattoo removal, the laser expert will focus the laser beams over the targeted area to release the precise amount of energy in a controlled manner. The laser energy is designed to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin to disintegrate the pigment colors of the tattoo thoroughly.

Black and other deep dark colored tattoos are removed more effectively because maximum laser wavelengths will be absorbed by the dark pigment. To treat the tattoos in other colors, selective lasers will have to be applied by the dermatologist, depending on the particular color of the tattoo. The laser technique will be customized to suit the specific condition of the tattoo in order to achieve tattoo removal without leaving conspicuous scars.

Tattoo Removal Procedure

Multiple laser dermatology sessions may be planned to remove the permanent tattoo, depending on its size and color. During the initial evaluation process, the laser expert will assess the age of the tattoo, the quality of the ink used, and whether it was originally imprinted by a professional or an amateur. Patient’s skin type and color will also be taken into account while creating a customized treatment. Dr. Zimmet receives patients from Austin, TX and other areas for laser tattoo removal.

The following steps are usually included in the laser tattoo removal procedure:

• A protective eye shield is provided to the patient to cover the eyes during the treatment.
• The skin reaction to the laser is tested in order to determine the optimal laser intensity.
• The laser expert will activate the laser light after placing the hand piece against the affected area of the skin.
• If the tattoo or lighter or smaller, it will require fewer laser pulses. Bigger or deeper tattoo will require more pulses.
• Multiple laser sessions may be planned, and the tattoo will become progressively lighter with each session.

In a majority of cases, laser tattoo removal is performed without any need for anesthesia. But the patient’s pain tolerance as well as the location of the tattoo will be taken into consideration and some patients may receive an application of local anesthetic.

Recovery

Following the treatment, a bandage or a patch will be placed over the tattoo site. The skin care expert may prescribe a topical antibiotic cream and also recommend the use of sun protection cream for several weeks.

If you would like to learn more about the procedures and treatments by Austin TX Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr. Steven Zimmet, please contact us at (512) 485-7700.