LASER SKIN RESURFACING
We were all born with smooth, baby-soft skin. As we go through life, skin is subject to numerous experiences that leave it less than perfect. For many of us, our first exposure to skin problems is with chicken pox in childhood, then acne scars in our teen years.
Some of us are lucky enough to escape these hazards, although time, heredity and gravity are still doing their part to create fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the mouth and eyes. Over-exposure to the sun, alcohol use, and smoking are known to significantly accelerate the development of these natural signs of aging. Other surface imperfections, such as moles, warts, superficial skin cancers and skin tags also may develop over time to mar the skin.
LASER SKIN RESURFACING
We are now able to remove surface imperfections and dramatically reduce lines and wrinkles with a new procedure called laser skin resurfacing. Using the laser with a computer controlled hand piece, Dr. Metzner can gently remove sun-damaged, aging skin, layer-by-layer, helping to protect and stimulate the regeneration of the deeper, healthy skin producing smoother, fresher, younger-looking skin.
The laser uses a very high energy beam of light to vaporize scarred, lined, wrinkled, and other skin imperfections. Laser light penetrates to a very precise, controlled depth, making the procedure safe and predictable, reducing the risk of scarring or pigmentation problems. Because the laser is gentle, comfort both during and after the procedure is improved, and helps provide you with a more rapid return to your normal routine.
For more information, feel free to call our office to set up a consultation or use our convenient online Appointment Request Form.
Photographs are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary. No prediction of outcome is implied. Individual healing characteristics and unexpected complications can affect the outcome of any surgery.
Dr.
Metzner lost his home in Hurricane Katrina and has been living
in Massachusetts ever since. Once facilities reopened in the New
Orleans area, he began returning two weeks a month to continue
his practice and to take care of his patients. In the
meantime, he started a new practice in Vermont.
Dr.
Massiha will provide continuity of care, and is also welcoming
new patients. Dr. Massiha is a board certified plastic
surgeon who has been practicing in New Orleans since 1976. He is
an active member of all of the important plastic surgery
organizations and often lectures and teaches courses during
their annual meetings. There is a separate contact form on this
page for contacting his offices.
