Laser resurfacing of the facial skin is a technique to improve fine lines and wrinkles of the face as well as reduce pock marks or other signs of skin damage. It is similar to dermabrasion of the skin in that it allows for the removing of surface layers of the skin to improve irregularities and and permit the skin to heal in time with a smother surface. This procedure can usually be done under local anaesthesia at the office or as an out patient. Time is required for healing and the normal coloring of the skin to return.
Dermabrasion is a surgical technique to improve the skin by mechanically abrading the surface. This is usually done to improve fine lines and wrinkles of the face or upper lip or to improve pock marks of the face following severe acne. This procedure is mainly done under general anaesthesia and requires time to heal following the operation. When done for post acne scarring or other traumatic events the procedure may be covered by Provincial or other health care insurance.
Collagen injections are used to fill fine lines and wrinkles of the face. This material is injected into the wrinkle or depression in order to lessen it`s visibility.
A fine needle is used to inject the implant material into the skin. This is a minor office procedure taking only a few minutes. The implant does not last permanently but can be repeated to restore the improvment. Several different types of material are available with varying indications.
Scar revisions can be done to lessen their visibility. Although scars can never be fully removed they can often be lessened or redirected to improve the appearance.
Varicose veins are dilated superficial veins most often occuring in the legs. These veins are distended and filled wiith blood resulting in their unsightly appearance. Very large veins are normally removed surgically. Smaller veins can be injected with a material that causes the vein to shrink and block and therefore improving the look of the legs. This treatment may require several and repeated injections to accomplish the desired improvment.