Jacksonville Laser Resurfacing doctors

	Scott Trimas, MD Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon 1361 13th Ave South Suite 125, Jacksonville Beach		18 answers
	Richard Sadove, MD Gainesville Plastic Surgeon 101 NW 75th Str Suite 3, Gainesville		5 answers
	Armando Soto, MD Orlando Plastic Surgeon 7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd. Suite 100, Orlando		4 answers
	Timothy Fee, MD Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon 4147 Southpoint Dr E, Jacksonville
	Moises Salama, MD Miami Plastic Surgeon 21097 NE 27th Ct Suite 335, Aventura

Recent Answers

Misinformation Concerning ECO2 Laser and Malar Bags? I'm 42 and about to undergo laser resurfacing of my lower eyelids to improve some crepiness of the skin. My surgeon uses the eCO2 laser,which brings me to my question. I've read a few posts from patients expressing concern that this particular laser caused damage to their Malar Bags.Is this a complication that is more likely with a full face resurfacing procedure,or is it a complication to be concerned about at all? Looking for a clarification on the topic.

A: laser and malar bags

Regardless of the type of laser, you will likely have some post treatment swelling in the malar area. This may be called a malar bag as a result of the swelliing. If you already have malar bags, the laser treatment may take longer to resolve. The laser treatment alone is not an effective treatment for the malar bags.

Richard Sadove, MD

Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

Laser Resurfacing Results After Age 60 I am 64 years old. I have just had Mixto resurfacing done....I am not expecting miracles, but I was quite disappointed as I do not realize any significant improvement. I am told that within 3 months maybe things will improve...but will they? At my age? The collagen that is supposed to kick in....will it really kick in at my age?

A: Laser After 60

Dear Lyn

Sorry about your experience where you do not realize any significant imporovement after your fractional laser resurfacing.

Having performed laser resurfacing for 20 years in hundreds of patients I can tell you than I see significant improvement in the skin of my patients who are greater than 60 years of age even a few weeks after treatment. The improvement continues over the next 6 months.

Sadly, if you have not seen improvement at this point you might conclude that the treatment you received was too conservative. You may wish to share this with your doctor in hopes that additional more aggressive treatment will help. It is also understandable if you wanted another opinion.

Best Wishes

Richard Sadove, MD

Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

Laser Resurfacing w/ Post-op Pain Medication? I have a higher pain tolerance and I also do not take anything I don't have too, (other than antibiotics). I am wondering after laser resurfacing is it possible to not take ANYTHING after for pain (this includes ibuprofen, tylenol, vicodin, etc.)? I am sure there is some discomfort but can it be managed with just numbing cream?

A: Postoperative discomfort after laser resurfacing

Pain tolerances vary from patient to patient. While it is possible to avoid pain medicine after a laser resurfacing procedure, sometimes advil or alleve is sufficient for the pain or plain tylenol. It also depends upon the depth of the resurfacing procedure. Keeping it covered afterwards with ointment helps to minimize the pain and yes you can use some numbing creams but you have to be careful not to use too much as it can have side effects. Good luck with your procedure.

Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon