The Sciton Laser MicroPeel is part of the nonsurgical armamentarium available at Aesthetica. The Sciton Laser MicroPeel uses the state of the art SCITON Laser with ERBIUM to resurface the skin. The goal is to remove evidence of sun-damage, blemishes, and fine lines in a manner that is not only effective, but has minimal down-time and complication.

• Tightens skin and improves the appearance of fine lines
• Reduces the appearance of brown age and sun spots
• Improves skin texture and pore size
• Improve fine to moderate lines around the eyes and lips
• Improve appearance of acne and superficial scars

An effective treatment regimen is 3 to 5 sessions spaced about 2 to 4 weeks apart. Dr. Chang suggests that you combine the Photofacial IPL and the Sciton Laser MicroPeel treatment for maximum effectiveness. The Micro-Peel-IPL Package has been created for your convenience and cost-effectiveness. You will experience a mild sunburn sensation for about an hour and then minimal discomfort. The skin will have a pinkish tone for 5 to 7 days. This is a normal sign that the skin is deeply healing. Swelling is minimal and generally resolves in 2 to 3 days. Most patients will return to work with make-up in 2-3 days.

Dr. Phillip Chang is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with offices in Loudoun ( Ashburn and Leesburg ) and Fairfax ( Reston ) Virginia. Dr. Chang specializes in nonsurgical and surgical cosmetic enhancements including the use of Botox, Juvederm, Dysport, and Laser Resurfacing with IPL Photofacials and Micropeels, Sculptra, and Radiesse.

How the Sciton Laser MicroPeel Treatment Can Help You Look Younger

• Micro-resurfacing removes UV Sun damage preventing further sun damage
• Induces the production of collagen to tighten skin
• Improves skin texture and pore size
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Reduces acne scarring
• Reduces the appearance of brown age and sun spots

What is a Sciton Laser MicroPeel Treatment?

The Sciton Laser MicroPeel Treatment, which ablates and resurfaces the outer layers of the skin with computer precision, has the ability to control the depth of treatment to micron, which allows for precision treatment and recovery. Simply put: bad skin is removed and is replaced with new skin. The result is more youthful skin that is tighter with improved texture and fine lines. Most patients can therefore return to work with make-up in 3 to 7 days. Best results are obtained after 3 to 4 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart (Sciton Laser MicroPeel Treatment packages are available).

The Procedure – What Can You Expect?

After the initial consultation and VISIA Skin Care Analysis, patients are usually recommended to be placed on Retin-A (tretinoin) and hydroquinone and a pretreatment facial. Both products should be stopped 3 days prior to the procedure.

• Numbing creams are applied prior to the 30 minute procedure. Discomfort is minimal to moderate
• The procedure takes about 60 minutes
• Skin can be red and raw with moderate swelling for 2 to 3 days
• Skin texture and quality improves over 2 to 4 weeks
• Additional treatments are usually performed after 4 weeks
• Skin Care products should be restarted 2 weeks after treatment
• Results are optimized by monthly facials and Microdermabrasions
• Most patients can benefit from a ProFractional or IPL Photofacial treatment once a year

General Thoughts About How Skin Ages

A description about how skin ages would require writing a book or encyclopedia. The brief version, however, can be understood by understanding a few principles. The body decreases the production of collagen as we age; and the collagen that exists gets disorganized on a molecular level. The result, as it relates to facial aging, boils down to loss of facial volume, stretching of the skin, and abnormal skin changes.

• Loss of Facial Volume- Results in a more gaunt look with loose skin
• Stretch of the Skin- Results in loose skin and wrinkling
• Abnormal Skin changes- Results in changes in skin pigmentation, changes in texture, and skin cancers and growths

As a plastic surgeon, my efforts toward total facial rejuvenation are dedicated toward treating/addressing aspects of each of these changes. The main benefit of the Sciton Laser MicroPeel Treatment is its ability to ablate (destroy) the unhealthy skin while inducing new collagen to be created. The new skin is healthier and stronger. The benefits can be seen in terms of improvements in skin color and texture, decreased fine lines and wrinkles, and fewer age spots and freckling.

Results can be further optimized by adding an IPL Photofacial Treatment or a ProFractional Laser Treatment. The IPL Photofacial can help reduce issues of brown spots, age, spots, and freckling. A Profractional Peel will allow for deeper resurfacing of the skin to create a healthy glow and texture to the skin

These three lasers are often used in combination in the “Triple Laser Skin Package” in Leesburg to produce amazing results in skin care.

What is the Benefit of Purchasing a Triple Laser Skin Package?

The most complete skin care package available with amazing results and minimal recovery times. The Triple Laser Package combines the benefits 3 skin care lasers.

• IPL Photofacial- Treat brown spots, sun spots, freckling, rosacea, and facial veins
• Profractional Laser- Produces collagen, tightens skin, treats fine lines and scarring
• MicroLaser Peel- Resurfaces the skin, improves texture, and reverses UV damage

What is the Benefit of Purchasing a Sciton Laser MicroPeel Package of 4?

The purpose of the Sciton Laser MicroPeel is to remove the damaged superficial skin and replace it with healthier skin. The benefits can be seen in terms of improvements in skin color and texture, decreased fine lines and wrinkles, and fewer age spots and freckling. Although skin ablation is immediate, collagen production takes time.

• Results are gradual over a few weeks
• Most patients will require 3 to 4 treatment sessions for optimal results
• Most patients will benefit from at least one treatment session per year
• Some patients use extra sessions in their package to treat other areas
• IPL treatments can treat the hands, arms, and chest, among other areas

What is the Benefit of Purchasing an IPL Photofacial Package of 4?

Although the results are immediate and dramatic, most patients can expect about a 50-80 percent improvement in complexion, color, and texture after only a single session. There is nothing subtle about it.

• Most patients will require 3 to 4 treatment sessions for optimal results
• Most patients will benefit from at least one treatment session per year
• Some patients use extra sessions in their package to treat other areas
• IPL treatments can treat the hands, arms, and chest, among other areas

What is the Benefit of Purchasing an Profractional Laser Package of 4?

The purpose of Profractional Laser Treatment is improvements is to deeply ablate (destroy) the unhealthy skin while creating new collagen. The new skin is healthier and stronger. The benefits can be seen in terms of improvements in skin color and texture, decreased fine lines and wrinkles, and fewer age spots and freckling. Although skin ablation is immediate, collagen production takes time.

• Results are gradual over a few weeks
• Most patients will require 3 to 4 treatment sessions for optimal results
• Most patients will benefit from at least one treatment session per year
• Some patients use extra sessions in their package to treat other areas
• IPL treatments can treat the hands, arms, and chest, among other areas

What are the Risks of IPL Photofacial Treatments

• Changes in skin pigmentation
• Blistering and scabbing
• Under treatment and the need for further treatments

Dr. Phillip Chang is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Loudoun ( Leesburg ) and Fairfax ( Reston ) Virginia. Complimentary consultations are offered at Aesthetica Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center as well as Radiance Salon and Medispa. Dr. Chang sees patients from Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Areas including Winchester, Frederick, Leesburg, Ashburn, Chantilly, Sterling, Middleburg, Fairfax, Reston, and Vienna.

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