Melbourne Laser Surgery doctors
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Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
200 South Harbor City Blvd First Floor, Melbourne |
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Roger Bassin, MD
Orlando Oculoplastic Surgeon
422 South Alafaya Trail Suite 32, Orlando |
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Frank Filiberto, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
400 East Strawbridge Boulevard , Melbourne |
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Roxanne Guy, MD
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon
111 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne |
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Cory Lawler, MD
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon
1700 W. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne |
Recent Answers
How long should a Pelleve treatment take? I think my technician spent about 20 minutes total for face and neck in the first of three treatments. From what I've read, it should last 45 min to an hour. I'm going tomorrow for the 2nd of three sessions, should I insist on a full hour? no results to speak of from the first treatment, and at $1800 for the 3 sessions, it's a heavy hit and I want my money's worth.
It is true that the company that manufactures the Pelleve advises that a full facial treatment typically takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
You will know if you are getting an effective treatment if the area being treated becomes very warm before the technician moves to the next area. The treatment should never be painful, but the more heat that you can tolerate the more effective the treatment will ultimately be.
You should have mild swelling and redness that usually goes away within a few hours to a day.Many people see the result immediately after just one treatment, with lasting improvement for up to six months as the skin produces new collagen.
If you are concerned with the length or effectiveness of your treatments you should discuss them with the supervising physician. We have seen remarkable results with the Pelleve in my practice.
I hope this information helps.
Best of Luck,
Dr. Clevens
I have stretch marks on the side of my tummy and on my inner thigh. I was thinking of getting laser surgery to get these removed? Is it effective? Painful? How much does it cost? Do you need to do it over and over and keep paying the fees each time? Can any of the cost be reclaimed through tax?
In my pratice we utilize the Artisan 1540™: Fractional non-ablative laser to treat stretch marks that are fully developed and are white or light in color.
Fractional resurfacing is a selective treatment, that leaves the surface of the skin unharmed. Instead, the laser damages tiny columns of skin, creating hundreds of microscopic wounds that boost collagen production and help the body heal stretch marks.
Fractional non-ablative lasers boast a short recovery time – the skin will just be pink in the treated region for about a week.
Treatment of the lower abdomen takes about an hour and half, but it takes five to six treatments to see results. Sessions should be spaced three to four weeks apart.
Fractional lasers cannot remove stretch marks completely. After six treatments, the stretch marks should fade by about 50%.
Because this treatment is cosmetic in nature, most patients find that it is not covered by their insurance and that it is not considered an accepted tax write off.
I hope this information helps. Best of Luck,
Dr. Clevens