Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing
Skincare Procedure
Skin rejuvenation and resurfacing can be achieved in several ways, ranging from laser and light treatments to chemical peels and injectables.
What are the risks of skin rejuvenation and resurfacing?
Although it is not as involved as surgical aesthetic procedures, skin rejuvenation is a medical procedure and does carry some risk. Depending on skin type, medical conditions, allergies and medications, some patients will be at increased risk for more severe complications.
It is important the treatments are performed by fully trained and certified professionals, in a medical office, under the direct supervision of a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Possible skin rejuvenation and resurfacing risks include:
- Activation of herpes zoster infection in susceptible patients
- Burns and scarring
- Delayed wound healing (particularly concerning for patients who have been on Accutane)
- Hypersensitivity or allergic type reactions
- Increased susceptibility to sunburns
- Infection
- Pigmentation irregularities (light spots or dark spots)
- Skin surface irregularities
- Textural changes
These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your consent. It's important that you address all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon.
Special note about sun exposure
Absolute sun protection is essential for the first year after any of these resurfacing treatments to prevent irregular pigmentation. Diligent sun protection for life will help to maintain your new, younger, smoother skin.
Surgeons In Your Area
Timothy Mountcastle
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Shlomo Widder
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Munique Maia
U.S. Board Certified 8100 Boone Boulevard, Suite 730Tysons Corner, VA 22182
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Timothy Mountcastle
U.S. Board Certified Suite 430, 44095 Pipeline PlazaAshburn, VA 20147
United States
Shlomo Widder
U.S. Board Certified Suite 630, 8230 Leesburg PikeVienna, VA 22182-2641
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Munique Maia
U.S. Board Certified 8100 Boone Boulevard, Suite 730Tysons Corner, VA 22182
United States