WHAT IS LASER RESURFACING?

If you have damaged skin, fine wrinkles, acne scars or hyperpigmentation (age spots) you may be a candidate for Laser Resurfacing. The laser can be used on the entire face or specific areas, leaving a smoother, more youthful looking skin of more uniform colour.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• The procedure is done as a day surgery in our Surgical Centre. Anesthetics used could be local with sedation or a general anesthetic.
• The superficial layers of the skin are removed by the pulsed laser. The depth of the treatment is extremely controlled and predictable.

WHAT IS THE HEALING TIME?

• Discomfort is managed with oral medication.
• The skin is raw and red looking the first few days. Healing will take a full 7 to 10 days.
• Make up may be worn once the healing has taken place. Extreme care must be used in avoiding sun exposure while there is any redness to the skin.
• Most patients are back to work within 2 - 3 weeks.

Contact us today at (604) 582-2762 to schedule your cosmetic enhancement consultation with Dr. David Ward.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office in Surrey, British Columbia (BC) near the Vancouver (Canada) area.