AESTHETIC EYE SURGERY
LASER SKIN RESURFACING
A New Solution For Younger Smoother Looking Skin
Laser Skin Resurfacing is performed on an outpatient
basis. The amount of surgical time varies, depending on how much of the face is
being treated. You and the doctor will discuss this.
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Discomfort can vary from patient to patient, but be assured that you will be given enough medications to keep you comfortable during and after the procedure. Plan to have someone drive you home. Immediately after treatment, your skin will be very red and sensitive. Weeping will occur as new skin is formed. The degree of redness will depend on the age and health of your skin.
The redness will fade to pink and gradually resolve over time. Normally, the pink colour can be camouflaged after 5 days, but most people prefer not to, because it has a young and healthy look.
What are the results & how long will they last?
The results are excellent. Your skin should be smoother, softer, and more
even-toned within days. NaturaLase effectively turns back the clock. Now, the
rate at which your skin seems to age depends on how well you protect it from the
environment. You are in control!
Skin Rejuvenation
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The NaturaLase Erbium Laser energy is applied in quick intense bursts.
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With the first pass of the Laser beam, the old skin is vaporised.
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The facial wrinkles are diminished as healthy young skin cells begin to grow and collagen & elastic fibers are again formed and laid down in an orderly fashion.
How is this Breakthrough possible?
The heat energy from a laser beam can cause unnecessary "heat damage" well
below the superficial skin layers, which is primarily responsible for the pain,
a prolonged recovery period, and complications often associated with laser skin
resurfacing. Until now this extreme heating process has been unavoidable. The
unique NaturaLase skin system uses technology to eliminate this, which results
in a treatment that is faster healing, less traumatic, safer, and is still
highly effective.
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10X MORE damage |
10X LESS damage |
Can any physician use the NaturaLase
system?
Since this technology and technique marks a significant
advancement, and therefore differs greatly, physicians must undergo special
training and certification before using a NaturaLase system. Dr. Maritz has been
practicing ophthalmic surgery, which includes oculoplastic surgery, in Benoni,
South Africa since 1982. He is an active member of the
International Society
of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons and the
European Academy of
Cosmetic Surgery and has done various courses in the use of different lasers
for oculoplastic and cosmetic surgery in the USA and Europe. At the Healthy Eye
we have a plastic surgeon that perform these and other aesthetic procedures.
Effects of Heredity and Time
We are all born with smooth, baby soft skin. As we go through life our skin
becomes a road map showing the effects of where we have been and what we have
done. Even if we have taken care of our skin, many of us are affected by
childhood and adolescent diseases while heredity and gravity always take their
toll. Exposure to sun, use of alcohol, smoking and less than optimal nutrition
all accelerate the signs of aging. Moles, warts, keratoses, scars from acne or
facial trauma may further mar our skin and such blemishes may adversely affect
our self image. In the past, chemical peels, dermabrasion and the CO2 Laser have
been the primary means of reducing these undesirable effects. Since these
techniques lack adequate control, there is significant risk of scarring and the
cosmetic results are frequently unsatisfactory. Other lasers offered increased
precision and more consistent results, but still had limited applications. The
necessity of anaesthesia, bandages, months of redness, long recovery time,
possible pigment complications and limited treatment areas, made it undesirable
for most patients.
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This new generation Erbium Laser now offers a breakthrough alternative. It combines its advanced "cool beam" laser with a specially formulated clinical treatment cream that interacts with the laser beam. This results in a highly effective yet incredibly gentle treatment. This gives you a gentle, quick-recovery procedure that is great for all skin types and skin areas, including the face, neck, hands and chest.
You have the advantages of:
Treatable Conditions
The First Step
Ask the surgeon to determine if you are a candidate for Laser Skin Resurfacing.
Since every individual is unique and has special needs, a personal consultation
will be necessary. At that time, you and the surgeon will discuss the procedure.
If you need more information, you are welcome to
call us on 011 422-1794 or fax 011 422-2809 to make an appointment.