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One of the primary signs of aging is the development
of facial lines and wrinkles; smoking and sun exposure may
accelerate this process. It is the laser's ability to reduce
wrinkles and turn back the clock which is the main reason
why people undertake Laser Resurfacing. Also, the laser's
ability to markedly improve the appearance of acne scars is
widely recognised.
The earliest laser was the CO2. More
recently, the Erbium Laser has become available for Skin Resurfacing
and has become progressively more popular among cosmetic laser
surgeons because of its distinct advantages over CO2.
Erbium laser technology provides a way to reliably resurface
the facial skin, reducing wrinkles and improving skin quality.
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Laser Skin Resurfacing at Precision Cosmetic Laser and Surgery
is performed with the Erbium Laser. The Erbium laser works by
selectively removing damaged skin whilst tightening the underlying
collagen, producing a smoother, younger and healthier appearance.
Crows feet or laugh lines, forehead wrinkles, lines around the
mouth and acne scars can be successfully treated with the Erbium.
Other uses include the smoothing over of skin surface irregularities
and the removal of brown spots, sun spots and areas of irregular
pigmentation. All of this can be done on an outpatient basis.
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The Erbium laser is able to remove much thinner layers of
skin than the CO2 laser. As a result, it has a number of distinct
advantages. These are:
Precision
The Erbium can be used precisely to reach the exact skin depth
in order to achieve an optimum result. This is particularly
useful in the treatment of depressed acne scars when it is
necessary to precisely "plane away" the skin surrounding
the scar in order to smooth out the overall appearance. The
CO2 lacks this precision.
Versatility
The versatility of the Erbium allows the cosmetic laser practitioner
to tailor the degree of treatment to each individuals needs.
All levels of damage from superficial blotchiness to deep
lines can be successfully treated. In order to go deeper,
the doctor simply makes more passes with the Erbium laser
over the skin. In addition, the Erbium is able to treat sensitive
areas such as the neck and hands as well as darker skin types.
The CO2 is unable to do this.
Choice
Erbium resurfacing can be performed with your choice of anaesthetic
cream, local anaesthetic or sedation whereas CO2
resurfacing often requires a general anaesthetic which makes
treatments more expensive.
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One should not draw the conclusion that the CO2
laser is outmoded. It has been, and still is, a steady workhorse
for many laser technicians. The Erbium, however, with its more
recent technology and clear advantages, is the treatment of
first choice for the resurfacing of facial lines, acne scars,
sun damage and other irregularities.
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The initial consultation cost is $60.00 The cost for the procedures
are:
• Full Face Resurfacing $3300.00
• Neck $990.00
• Periorbital (around eyes) $1650.00
(N.B. Payment is required on the day of the procedure by
cash or credit card.) The cost of the procedure will exceed
the daily Eftpos limit.
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Some patients may choose to take out a Mediplan loan to pay
for their procedure. Mediplan brochures are available at our
reception. Please note that this would need to be organised
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