Sacramento Laser Treatment doctors

	Charles Perry, MD Sacramento Plastic Surgeon 3800 J Street Suite 210, Sacramento		1 answer
	Andrea Willey, MD Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon 600 Nut Tree Rd. Suite 360, Vacaville		1 answer
	Thomas E. Kaniff, MD Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon 631 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento
	Brian Klink, MD Sacramento Plastic Surgeon 1001 Nut Tree Rd Suite 130, Vacaville
	Chase Lay, MD Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon 10050 Bubb Road Suite #1, Cupertino

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Swelling After ePrime Procedure I had ePrime procedure6/26 with complications-horrible swelling.Today 57day my face has minimal swelling,red with broken capillaries,brown spots,bumps underskin,scars on chin and jaw line,pain on left side of face and neck.Prominent wrinkles around mouth,sagging skin on jaw line.No improvement in skin tone,texture.Are there any of your patients had the same problems after ePrime procedure?Why my face swelled up after ePrime?What caused this problem(doctor technique,machine setting)?Thank you!

A: ePrime creates volume and elasticity for youthful skin

Hi mosellv_md,

I am just seeing you post on ePrime- I have worked with this device for over three years now and have treated over thirty patients without any problems like those you have described here. Usually ePrime is a "minimal downtime" procedure, with mild swelling and pinkness that lasts a day or so. Some patients have a small bump at the site of needle insertion that lasts a week or so, but usually resolves within a month and is not dangerous. Patients can have some bruising also, but it is usually mild and can be minimized by avoiding blood thinners before treatment.

I would happy to look at your photos if you would like to post them. I hope this is helpful!

Andrea Willey, MD

Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon

How Do You Protect Eyes from Lasers when Treating Loose Eyelid Skin? I see many posts about how fraxel (or other lasers) can help loose skin around the eyes. When I went for my first treatment, they put eye patches over my whole eye, including eyelids. It did improve the rest of my face, but of course not my eyelids or bags. I don't think I'd want the laser any closer?

A: Laser Skin Resurfacing For Eyelid Skin

For laser skin resurfacing around the eye, modality specific eye shields are utilized much like a contact lens to protect the cornea, sclera and conjunctiva. For laser skin resurfacing (utilized to tighten, smooth, and enhance the skin) around the eye we use a metal shield that is reflective. This allows the skin being treated by the laser to be treated safely without hurting the delicate eye structures. During a blepharoplasty a plastic shield or contact is commonly used as well. Plastic is chosen in this situation as it is non conductive. Once the fat, muscle and excess skin have been addressed through a blepharoplasty the laser can then address the skin. A different eye shield is selected depending upon the laser. The main point being that the eye needs to be protected from injury and there are many different ways to do this safely.

Charles Perry, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon