Laser Skin Resurfacing/Chemical Peels
Laser Skin Restoration/Chemical Peels
Dr. Laverson incorporates several laser platforms to accomplish what surgery cannot.
Carbon Dioxide Laser
The carbon dioxide laser tightens the skin surface and smooths surface contour creases, scars, and irregularities. This laser lightens skin pigmentation. Common indications are loose aging skin, fine wrinkles, and acne scars. This laser may be adjusted to low power for mild
wrinkles and quick healing, or more deeply for irregular contours resulting from deeper dermal abnormalities. Because of its power, the area for treatment must be anesthetized. If the laser will be used to correct a localized region of your skin surface, local anesthesia will do, but for larger areas, general anesthesia is preferred. Recovery time must be planned in advance. The carbon dioxide laser removes surface epidermis, and leaves a moist open wound that heals during one to two weeks after the procedure. Skin remains thin, sensitive, and pink for two to four months. During this time, the laser treated skin will become red and pigmented if exposed to sunlight. Sun avoidance and sun protection are important parts of post surgical care. We recommend hats, sunglasses, and The Doctor’s Wife high quality mineral cosmetics in your natural color to cover the pink and to protect your sensitive skin during healing.
Varilite Laser
Dr. Laverson owns the Iridex Varilite® semiconductor laser, a dual wavelength device which successfully treats vascular (red) lesions or 
vessels, brown or darkly pigmented areas, leg veins, tan spots, and moderate inflammatory acne. This office laser lightens or eliminates undesired skin pigment and small visible skin spots, birthmarks, red or violet blood vessels, and other lesions. Minimal or no discomfort is involved, and no anesthesia is required.
Laser skin restoration complements other facial rejuvenation procedures such as facelift, BOTOX® Cosmetic, lip lift, and blepharoplasty. Sun exposure must be minimized until healing is complete. Good results can be maintained by skin protection and care.