Wilmette Laser Resurfacing doctors
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Julius W. Few, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
875 North Michigan Avenue The John Hancock Center - Suite 3850, Chicago |
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Peter E. Johnson, MD
Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon
8901 West Golf Road Ste. 204, Des Plaines |
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Adam J. Cohen, MD
Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon
4709 Golf Road 12th Floor, Skokie |
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Elysa Fisher, MD
Wilmette Plastic Surgeon
118 Skokie Boulevard, Wilmette |
Recent Answers
Is keloid scarring possible around the eyes if laser resurfacing is performed for wrinkles or pigmentation or dark circles correction?
Scar and/or Keloid (uncontrolled, bad scar) formation with any type of procedure is possible and the eye is no exception. It used to be thought that the eyelid is protected from Keloid scar formation but I saw a case recently, a case referred to me by another surgeon after they performed eyelid plastic surgery. While I am not aware of a Keloid case after lower eyelid laser treatment, if the treatment is invasive enough in a super high risk patient, it could be possible. I believe Keloid formation around the eye is extremely unlike, about the same odds of getting struck by lightening! Good news, I was able to make the scar go away with a different laser treatment, using non invasive laser treatment. Best answer, make sure you doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist, with a lot of experience!
I am confused about Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, and laser resurfacing. Are they safe together? I thought Hyaluronic acid and laser are attracted to water, so wouldn't the laser cause more intense treatment in the areas where there are fillers?
With the increased popularity of both laser procedures and fillers such as Juvederm this question as to the suitability of combining the two often comes up. Also I receive questions about the use of fillers with other procedures such as light peels. Such procedures often compiment one another. We use laser and other light based therapies to tighten the skin, the most powerful being the CO2 or carbondioxide laser. Fine line control is complimented by the appropriate use of fills to contour folds and improve facial shape.
My own preference is to begin with laser therapies, and use the fill after to fine tune the overall result. HA fills work very nicely however we will also use structural fat grafts in their place if more volume is need, or greater longevity is desired.
HA fillers have become so broadly used we often find that candidates for laser, or facelift for that matter already have them and we find no problems or safety concerns with them, and they can be safely combined at the same time.
The key to success with fillers is precise placement for best aestheics and product longevity. I prefer to perform the procdure personally. My best advice is start with laser and use the HA after your skin has quieted down.
All the best to you.
