Some patients with active lifestyles have skin that's been overexposed to sun and wind, while others are genetically predisposed to early signs of aging. Many patients want to eliminate crows feet and superficial face lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Some are looking for improvements in the fine lines around the mouth and others are looking to remove "age spots," pigmentary changes in the skin. One of the most common requests we hear is "for the outward appearance to reflect the more youthful energy I feel inside." Patients who request one or any combination of these improvements are seeking information about skin resurfacing.

Skin resurfacing is the removal of the outer layer of the skin - using abrasion, chemicals or a laser - uncovering a more younger beauty hidden just underneath the surface. The best way to see what skin resurfacing can accomplish is to look at before and after photos. Skin resurfacing is performed to restore a more youthful appearance and less fatigued look. Once thought a plastic surgery procedure sought by only wealthy women, men in today's competitive corporate workplace are increasingly seeking skin resurfacing procedures.

At your initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will evaluate the bony and soft tissue architecture as well as the form and function of the head and neck. An overall assessment of the face provides the basis for what one may expect from skin resurfacing. Skin type, ethnic background and age, along with the degree of deformity and function are important factors influencing the outcome of plastic surgery.

As with all facial plastic surgery, a thorough health assessment and realistic expectations are prerequisites. For example, skin resurfacing will tighten the skin somewhat but it will not eliminate sagging skin (sometimes called a "turkey wattle") that hangs down under the neck. Your understanding of plastic surgery procedures and routines is essential to a successful final result. It is also essential to feel confident with your Plastic Surgeons & Staff including board certifications, training and experience.

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