We offer many laser procedures to correct skin and hair problems. Here is a brief look at our various laser procedures:

• Hair Removal: Using our ProWave 770 or CoolGlide laser, we re able to do hair removal procedures that are really effective in removing hair from various parts of your body. The procedure requires a topical anesthetic and at an average, we recommend six treatments over an eight week period. The procedure is non-invasive and patients feel minor discomfort.
   
• Vascular Lesions: Our CoolGlide laser can remove vascular lesions including spider veins, angiomas, etc. This also requires topical anesthetic and we recommend a total of three treatments spread out over six to eight weeks.  This procedure does not treat varicose veins.
  
  
• Lime Light: This is a skin rejuvenation procedure to improve the overall skin tone. This treatment helps reduce age spots, pigmentation, and small vascular vessels present in the skin. We recommend three or four treatments spread-out over a six week period.

More about our laser procedures in the next blog. Contact our office today to make an appointment and get started on skin that is clear, new, and free of wrinkles and age spots.

Laser Genesis Skin Therapy is a procedure used to create vibrant and smoother skin. A laser uses light to penetrate the skin to the area where collagen is manufactured and stimulates the growth of new collagen.
 
Laser Genesis Skin Therapy works without the need to destroy the upper layers of your skin. It removes scars, wrinkles, large pores and helps smoothen out the skin texture.

In Laser Genesis skin rejuvenation, laser light is targeted on the deeper layer of the skin where collagen is made. The laser heats the layer of skin which causes the production of new collagen production that continue over time. This results in a more toned skin, tighter pores and a smoother skin texture. This treatment also reduces redness of the skin and any vascular lesions that may be present.
 
The Laser Genesis procedure is considered safe assuming it is delivered by an experienced, board-certified surgeon.

The Orlando Plastic Surgery Center is not just for women. We offer a lot of services and products which can also benefit men. Whether you are a teen facing acne problems, or a man simply wanting to look more youthful, we can help you with all your cosmetic surgical and non-surgical needs. Here are some solutions for your consideration:

Skin Resurfacing or Micro-Dermabrasion is a non-surgical treatment to help clear up your skin and remove dead cells. After a series of micro-dermabrasion treatments, you'll find your skin feeling youthful and rejuvenated. Men can also get wrinkle fillers which provide a non-surgical alternative to create a youthful appearance.

LASER Hair Removal is a safe procedure to remove unwanted body and facial hair, permanently. Our laser hair removal procedures are comfortable and safe.

Laser Vein Removal is also not just for women. You can undergo a simple treatment to remove unattractive red-blue veins on your face and other parts of the body.

And who says wrinkles look good on men? Men can also benefit from BOTOX treatments to get rid of wrinkles and to soften those frown lines. Botox can also be used to treat excessive sweating of underarms, feet, head, and face.

So don't wait; call our office and schedule a consultation with Dr. Pope to see how cosmetic treatments can help men.
 

Wrinkle creams may work but there are some treatments that do a better job of reducing wrinkles than wrinkle creams. Here are three treatments which can help reduce wrinkles and skin imperfections without the need for surgery:

• Microdermabrasion Treatments:
  • In microdermabrasion treatments, dead and damaged skin cells are removed. This is a form of exfoliation which increases the turnover of skin cells. It also promotes new collagen growth
     
• Non-ablative Laser Resurfacing:
  • In this treatment, light energy is used to stimulate collagen synthesis under the skin. This is done without peeling or damaging the epidermis. 
     
• Skin Resurfacing Treatments:
  • Chemical Peels have acid in them. Chemical peels are used to burn off the outer layer of skin which then reveals a fresh layer of new skin underneath them.
    • Chemical peels include superficial peels such as glycolic and alpha-hydroxy peels. These help remove dead skin cells and improve the appearance of your skin.
    • Then you have the Medium Peels which contain salicylic or trichloroacetic acid. These peels improve skin texture and also remove fine wrinkle lines but are not as good in correcting deep wrinkles.
    • Finally there are deep peels which contain phenol and are very strong peels. They can remove deep wrinkles and correct damaged skin. These require quite a bit recovery time.
       

Again, always consult with a trained, experienced, and licensed practitioner before undergoing any of these treatments.
  

Seeing wrinkles and laugh lines that make you think about Botox and plastic surgery? But Plastic Surgery may not be the only answer to improving your appearance. 

Here are some treatments which can bring about a youthful appearance in patients at a fraction of the cost of plastic surgery:

• Sculptra: This is an injection which allows you to rebuild collagen in your facial tissues. When used, it creates a fresher, more plumped up appearance and has a longer lasting effect than Botox. It costs approximately $1000 per vial but may be worth every penny.
   
• Dysport: This is another injection but it is closer to Botox and has similar chemicals. Dysport injections paralyze the wrinkle-causing muscles leaving patients looking younger and energized. Dysport results may last for almost three to four months,a gain similar to Botox.
   
• Broadband light treatment: This treatment is mostly used to remove freckles, brown spots, and other skin imperfections. You may end up requiring many sessions at approximately $300-$400 per session but it is one of the more non-invasive procedures available.

Remember to always consult with a licensed practitioner before deciding upon any of the above procedures. And also remember that this blog doesn't constitute "medical" advise but is only meant to share insight and information at a general/high-level.

Ablative fractional resurfacing or AFR helps treat scars from surgery or trauma using a brand new laser surgery technique.  A report published in the Feb. 14th Archives of Dermatology shows that women who underwent Ablative fractional resurfacing showed an overall improvement of their skin six months after being treated. The women had mild to moderate side effects but resulted in no scarring according to New York doctors who conducted this study.
 
Although skin resurfacing practitioners use various ablative, nonablative, and fractional devices to conduct skin resurfacing, the results are not always consistent or complete. Carbon dioxide lasers may cause tissue damage and do require longer recovery periods.

The Ablative fractional resurfacing study researchers reported that the above study was primarily focused on treating facial scars. However given the small sample group of participants in the above study, it's unclear whether Ablative fractional resurfacing works or not.