Dermabrasion - New York - Laser Skin Resurfacing - skin peels - facial wrinkles - long island

 
Laser Resurfacing - European Skin Peels,

Dermabrasion and OBAGI Blue Peels (TM)

L.A.S.E.R. stands for Light Amplification of Stimulated Emission of Radiation. What this means is that a laser is an intense beam of light energy that is produced by a material that amplifies light. There are many different types of Lasers and each has specific properties that make it transfer its energy into different types of tissue. For Laser Skin Resurfacing the most effective laser is a Carbon Dioxide(CO2)LASER. As we age the skin undergoes changes in its deeper layers, called the dermis, which results in loss collagen, loss of elasticity of the skin, and formation of fine wrinkles around the eyes (called crow's feet) and the mouth, carbon dioxide (CO2) LASER resurfacing of the skin results in softening of these fine lines and tightening of the deeper collagen layers of the skin. This procedure has its limitations and will not correct excessive aging skin of the eyelids, brow or neck that are best treated with a blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck), endoscopic brow lift, or facelift. We also perform Fraxel Laser Resurfacing (Click here to learn more).
Skin Resurfacing Patient 1.  This patient underwent a laser resurfacing around 
the mouth for lip line ("lipstick bleed lines") as well as a lip augmentation with 
autologous (from the patient) dermal fat transfer.
Doctor Jacono performs Dermabrasion, and Chemical Peels  in addition to Carbon 
Dioxide LASER resurfacing of the skin .  Chemical peels are acidic solutions applied
to the face by a licensed physician.  Administered correctly a chemical peel will
smooth the surface of the skin, improve tone, and decrease pore size.  Doctor
Jacono performs several types of peels.  He performs a medium depth peel with
a solution of Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA).   The deepest peel is with a Phenol solution.
Not all patients are candidates for these procedures due to their pigmentation. 
Skin pigmentation is classified along a scale from 1-5 (called the Fitzpatrick 
Scale) with a 1 being an extremely fair person that burns easily in the sun and a 
5 being someone of African-American descent.  Darker skin types (Fitzpatrick 3-5)
can have pigmentary disturbances after certain procedures.  Dermabrasion is most 
commonly performed for acne scarring and deep set lines around the mouth.  After
carefully analyzing your skin type,  the pigmentation of your skin,  and degree of
wrinkling and scarring of your skin, he develops a treatment regimen that is 
tailored to your skin and your goals for surgery.  These procedures will require 
approximately a week for initial recovery and the skin will have an extended period
of time where it will be pink, up to 6-8 weeks, but this can be camouflaged with 
makeup.  Dr. Jacono caries a full line of hypoallergenic makeup specially designed
to cover up discoloration after resurfacing procedures.

Skin Resurfacing Patient 2.  This patient underwent a dermabrasion around 
the mouth for lip line ("lipstick bleed lines").
For those that don't require more aggressive treatments, Doctor Jacono will perform
more the superficial Obagi Blue Peel (TM) , European Skin Peels, Microdermabrasion
and Glycolic Acid Peels and/or start you on a comprehensive skin care regimen.  
We provide our patients with vitamin supplementation and herbal therapies to 
maximize healing after all procedures.  Appropriate skin care after surgery can help
maintain results.  We offer only prescription strength skin care regimens that are
not available through aestheticians and department stores and provide maximal results.