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Laser Skin Resurfacing in Houston, TX
Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Delaney and plastic surgeon Dr. John Hamati offer advanced laser skin resurfacing treatments to improve fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation irregularities, acne scars, and overall skin quality. Laser resurfacing can restore a smoother texture, more even skin tone, and a brighter, more youthful appearance with results that continue to improve as new collagen develops.
At Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, we utilize multiple state-of-the-art laser technologies to customize treatment based on each patient’s skin type, concerns, and recovery preferences. Whether addressing early signs of aging, advanced sun damage, or textural irregularities, our goal is to create natural-looking rejuvenation while preserving the unique character of your skin.
Our comprehensive approach combines advanced technology, individualized treatment planning, and extensive experience in facial aesthetics to help patients achieve healthier, refreshed, and more youthful-looking skin.
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ABOUT LASER SKIN RESURFACING
Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most effective treatments available for improving skin texture, fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation irregularities, acne scars, and overall skin quality. By delivering controlled laser energy to the skin, resurfacing treatments stimulate collagen production, improve cellular turnover, and reveal healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
Modern laser technology allows treatments to be customized based on your specific concerns, skin type, and desired recovery time. Some lasers work by removing damaged outer layers of skin (ablative resurfacing), while others stimulate collagen production beneath the surface with minimal disruption to the skin (non-ablative resurfacing).
Ablative laser treatments typically produce the most dramatic improvements in wrinkles, texture, and sun damage but require a longer recovery period. Non-ablative treatments generally involve less downtime but may require a series of treatments to achieve optimal results.
Because no single laser is ideal for every skin concern, treatment selection is one of the most important aspects of successful laser resurfacing. At Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, we utilize multiple advanced laser technologies and customize every treatment plan to achieve the safest and most effective result for each patient.
PROCEDURE TECHNIQUES
Laser skin resurfacing treatments are performed in the comfort and safety of our AAAHC-accredited facility at Facial Plastic Surgery Associates. Every treatment is customized based on your skin type, treatment goals, and desired recovery time.
Depending on the size of the treatment area and the type of laser selected, procedures typically take between one and three hours to complete. Prior to treatment, a customized comfort plan will be developed to ensure the most pleasant experience possible. Options may include topical anesthetic medications, local anesthesia, Pro-Nox™ analgesia, or IV (“twilight”) sedation for more intensive resurfacing treatments.
At Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, we utilize multiple advanced laser technologies to address a wide range of concerns including fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation irregularities, acne scars, and skin texture. Because each laser offers unique advantages, treatment recommendations are tailored to the individual rather than relying on a single device for every patient.
Whether you are seeking subtle skin refreshment with minimal downtime or comprehensive skin rejuvenation with more dramatic results, our team will recommend the treatment approach best suited to your goals, lifestyle, and recovery preferences.
DURING/AFTER THE PROCEDURE
Recovery following laser skin resurfacing varies depending on the technology used and the depth of treatment performed. Most patients experience some degree of redness, swelling, and skin sensitivity following treatment. As the skin heals, it is common to experience dryness, peeling, crusting, or flaking as damaged skin is replaced by healthy new skin.
More aggressive resurfacing treatments, such as fully ablative CO2 laser resurfacing, typically require the longest recovery period but also offer the most dramatic improvements in wrinkles, texture, and sun damage. Fractional laser treatments generally involve less downtime and a faster return to normal activities while still providing significant rejuvenation.
Because newly resurfaced skin is particularly sensitive to ultraviolet light, diligent sun protection is essential during the healing process. Patients should wear broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, avoid excessive sun exposure, and follow all post-treatment skincare instructions provided by our team.
As healing progresses, patients typically notice smoother skin texture, improved tone, reduced pigmentation irregularities, and a more youthful overall appearance. Many improvements continue to develop for several months as new collagen is formed beneath the skin.
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CO2 LASER RESURFACING
CO2 laser resurfacing remains the gold standard for improving advanced sun damage, deep wrinkles, skin texture irregularities, acne scars, and age-related changes in the skin. This fully ablative treatment precisely removes damaged outer layers of skin while stimulating significant collagen remodeling beneath the surface.
As new skin forms during the healing process, patients typically experience dramatic improvements in skin texture, tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin quality. In addition to resurfacing the skin, CO2 laser treatments can provide meaningful skin tightening and rejuvenation.
Because full CO2 resurfacing is the most aggressive laser treatment we offer, it also requires the longest recovery period. Most patients should plan for approximately two weeks of social downtime, with gradual improvement in residual redness over the following weeks to months.
For patients seeking the most dramatic non-surgical skin rejuvenation available, full CO2 laser resurfacing often provides unmatched results.
FRACTIONAL CO2 LASER RESURFACING
Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing utilizes the same proven CO2 technology but delivers treatment in a fractionated pattern, leaving microscopic areas of untreated skin between treated zones. This approach allows the skin to heal more quickly while still stimulating significant collagen production and skin renewal.
Fractional CO2 treatments are excellent for improving fine lines, moderate wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, enlarged pores, and skin texture irregularities. Because healing occurs from the surrounding untreated skin, recovery is generally faster than with fully ablative CO2 resurfacing.
Most patients experience approximately 7 to 14 days of recovery depending on treatment intensity. Fractional CO2 treatments can be performed on the face, neck, chest, and other areas of the body affected by aging or sun damage.
For many patients, fractional CO2 offers an excellent balance between results and downtime.
FRAXEL® DUAL LASER
Fraxel® Dual is a non-ablative fractional laser designed to improve pigmentation, sun damage, age spots, fine lines, and overall skin texture with significantly less downtime than CO2 laser resurfacing.
Rather than removing the surface of the skin, Fraxel creates microscopic treatment zones beneath the skin’s surface while leaving the outer protective barrier largely intact. This stimulates collagen production and skin renewal while allowing for a faster recovery.
Fraxel is particularly effective for:
- Sun damage
- Brown spots and pigmentation
- Early signs of aging
- Mild to moderate wrinkles
- Uneven skin texture
- Preventative skin rejuvenation
Most patients experience several days of redness and mild peeling and are able to return to normal activities quickly. Because Fraxel treatments are less aggressive than CO2 resurfacing, a series of treatments is often recommended to achieve optimal results.
Fraxel is an excellent option for patients seeking meaningful skin improvement with minimal disruption to their daily routine.
Laser Skin Resurfacing Faqs
For mild laser treatments, patients often use numbing cream to help ease any discomfort. Patients can also utilize local anesthesia with oral medications for relaxation for their laser resurfacing procedures. With this approach, patients will need to have someone pick them up following the treatment. Pro Nox is a wonderful option for patients who want to relieve the anxiety and pain from minimally invasive laser techniques, but still have the ability to drive home. For the more invasive, fully ablative CO2 laser procedure, IV sedation is most commonly recommended by our surgeons.
While laser skin resurfacing does not stop the aging process, the results can be both dramatic and long lasting.
It is very common for patients to combine laser skin resurfacing with surgical procedures. For example, facelift surgery addresses loose and sagging skin, but does not address skin texture. As a result, facelift patients often have CO2 laser around the mouth to permanently remove deeper wrinkles. Some have a full face CO2 laser treatment with a facelift for a more complete facial transformation. Eyelid surgery patients have laser treatment to address crow’s feet and fine lines around the eyes if they desire a more permanent solution than fillers or wrinkle relaxers.
Laser skin resurfacing takes a great deal of skill. So, it is extremely important to trust your face only to an expert facial plastic surgeon with laser resurfacing experience. During your consultation, it is important to ask a few important questions:
- How many of these procedures have you done?
- Do you have before and post op pictures from this device?
- How long have you been using this device?
- Why did you select this device over the others available?
- How long have you been performing laser procedures?
- Have you written any papers on laser resurfacing or the different laser devices?
The CO2 laser is best used for the face, in general, where wrinkles exist. One of the areas that can change most dramatically are the lines around the mouth, where many women show aging. Full CO2 laser treatment can also be used for vaporization of lesions, such as keratoses, syringomas, and hyperplasia. It can also help even out scars. CO2 is also one of the best treatments for rhinophyma — the condition that some men get that enlarges the tip of the nose with bumps. The amount of improvement from CO2 Laser Resurfacing can be quite significant.
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On-Site Surgical Facility
Dr, Sean Delaney and Team FPSA provide patients with an exceptional surgical experience at our AAAHC accredited on-site operating facility. Our patients enjoy the comfort, ease and convenience of having surgical and medical aesthetic procedures in our beautiful practice environment. Facial Plastic Surgery Associates’ operating room has been certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation by this highly regarded, independent organization ensures that our in-office operating room meets the highest quality of standards and safety. This accreditation is similar to the process completed for out-patient surgical facilities associated with hospital systems.
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