Dr. Putman has recently introduced a unique combination therapy utilizing fractional CO2 laser treatment along with more superficial erbium laser therapy for skin rejuvenation. The fractionatal CO2 laser allows the delivery of a uniquely customized pattern of small micro size laser beams to the skin of variable intensity and density to achieve the desired level of deeper dermal remodeling, along with partial superficial skin rejuvenation. This is desirable for such problems as acne scarring, deeper wrinkles, pigmentation and skin laxity. In the "fractional plus" therapy the erbium laser is then used over the entire surface of the treatment area to achieve more superficial skin smoothing for finer wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, acne scars and other abnormalities. This unique combination achieves total skin rejuvenation which rivals traditional fully ablative laser resurfacing and yet requires only topical anesthesia in most cases. With the use of complimentary Oxymist treatments, the initial healing phase is accomplished with reepithelialization in as little as three to five days. At this point make-up can be used along with sunscreen. Complimentary LED light treatments then are applied to eliminate redness and further stimulate new collagen formation. Treatment of the entire face can be accomplished in about 20 to 30 minutes and the neck, décolleté and hands can be treated in as little as 15 to 20 minutes. Postoperative care is simplified using a regimen of mild analgesics and a postoperative emollient cream which promotes rapid healing. There is no bleeding and patients experience relatively minimal pain comparable to a sunburn on the day of treatment, lasting a few hours. Patients notice smoother skin and experience a sensation of skin tightening within a few days. The collagen remodeling process lasts up to three months after each treatment.
 
This new combination treatment using fractional CO2 and erbium lasers, which Dr. Putman has termed "fractional plus" laser therapy, can be customized to each patient's needs and skin conditions by varying the pattern density and energy settings to achieve effective treatment of the following conditions:
 
ˇ                    Sun damage and photoaging
ˇ                    Wrinkles and skin laxity
ˇ                    Uneven pigmentation
ˇ                    Melasma
ˇ                    Acne scarring
ˇ                    Stretch marks
 
Dr. Putman and the Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery Center are pleased to offer this innovative combination treatment called "fractional plus" laser therapy for skin rejuvenation. To learn more about this and other laser procedures, contact our office to schedule a consultation or view examples on our website. 
 

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