Lines and wrinkles in the skin are a result
of aging, gravity, and repeated exposure to the sun. Apart
from losing the youthful skin tone and texture, a process
called "solar elastosis" or the breakdown of the
skin’s natural elasticity occurs as well. Other changes
commonly associated with aged and weathered skin are age spots,
pigmented patches, and precancerous skin conditions. One area
of particular concern is the smoker’s lines, or kissing
wrinkles, noted around the mouth and upper lip. This area
can not be addressed with surgery, and can only be partially
alleviated with absorbable collagen fillers. Laser resurfacing
replaces the damaged and cosmetically unappealing skin, by
replacing it with new, fresh and healthy skin. This is accomplished
by heating the top skin layer in a controlled fashion. As
a result this damaged layer "sloughs" away, and
is replaced by the body’s natural healing instinct.
Many patients are familiar with older treatments set out to
accomplish a similar goal. Dermabrasion and chemical peels,
while still performed today, set out to accomplish the same
goal; destroying damaged skin. Dr. Bassin does not perform
these older techniques for skin rejuvenation, as he feels
that the newer laser system can accomplish better results
by maintaining a precise penetration depth, controlled by
the computer generated laser system. Dr. Bassin has all of
the state of the art laser systems at his disposal, including
the Carbon Dioxide and Erbium lasers.
Dr. Bassin also offers DOT Therapy the latest innovation in laser skin rejuvenation at his Orlando and Melbourne, Florida offices. Read more about DOT Therapy.
