Atlanta Pearl Laser doctors
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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
365 East Paces Ferry Road, NE, Atlanta |
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Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Suite 410, Atlanta |
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Marisa Lawrence, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
960 Johnson Ferry Road Ste 2120, Atlanta |
Recent Answers
I am considering getting laser treatment with the Pearl, but I'm confused by the different names. What's the difference between the Pearl laser and the Pearl fractional laser?
Is it correct that "Pearl Fusion" is just the name for having a combo treatment with both lasers? Which laser (or the combo) is best for treating sun damage, wrinkles, and large pores?
The Pearl laser is total shallow resurfacing technique that does an excellent job on minor sun damage. The Pearl fractional is a deeper treatment but delivers fractionated coverage (checkerboard) attempting to get the results of a total CO2 resurfacing (very aggressive treatment) without the collateral. I don't think any fractional laser is working out as planned. So, if you have minor skin discoloration issues, the conventional Pearl does a great job with minimal downtime and very few complications. I winkles, acne scars, deep sun damage, a fully ablative laser works (CO2) but is very aggressive with side effects. Fractional lasers don't work well.
I had pearl lasar today and wonder if the vinegar makes it redder and more burning as I have. I am swollen and some pain as a bad sunburn. Is there something else I can use to heal?
The post treatment instructions for pearl laser is to wash face at least three times a day with Cetaphil cleaner and to apply the vinegar soaks after and after the soaks apply a thin layer of Aquaphor. The soaks consist of 1 teaspoon of plain white vinegar to 2 cups of water. The solution is applied to face with a soft washcloth and can made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. If you are having problems with the vinegar then just wash the face with Cetaphil and apply a layer of aquaphor to treated area three times a day.