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Laser skin resurfacing is a popular skin rejuvenation procedure chosen by people who want to avoid cosmetic surgery. Laser treatments are safe, effective, and convenient, and restore smoother, younger looking skin. Results with laser skin resurfacing are long lasting, but will vary from one patient to another.

During the initial consultation, the laser treatment provider will educate the patient about all aspects of laser skin resurfacing, including the estimated sustainability of results. Board certified and stellar plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides laser skin resurfacing to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities in this part of the southwest.

 

Factors Affecting Longevity of Results

A few key factors will influence how long the results of laser skin resurfacing procedure may sustain, which include:

 

Condition of the Skin

Without involving plastic surgery, laser skin resurfacing will gently remove the successive top layers of skin to mitigate the effect of wrinkles, fine lines and other superficial skin imperfections. The patient’s age, skin type and thickness, the degree of skin laxity, and the depth of wrinkles, creases and other imperfections will impact how effectively and how long the final results may last.

 

Type of Laser Used

Laser skin resurfacing may involve ablative or non-ablative techniques, depending on the patient’s unique needs. More invasive laser treatments are likely to produce dramatic improvement along with deeper, longer lasting results. But these treatments will also involve an extended recovery period. A gentle laser skin rejuvenation procedure, on the other hand, will create more superficial and less sustainable outcomes, but may require little to no downtime.

 

Number of Treatments

The treatment provider will determine the ideal course of action and the total number of treatments that a patient may require. If the patient agrees to undergo the optimal treatment plan and stays committed to receiving each treatment session on schedule, they will be able to achieve deeper and longer lasting results. Patients with acne scars or deeper wrinkles would require more treatments to achieve significant and sustainable outcomes.

 

Average Longevity

Different lasers are optimized for different skin imperfections and skin types because a single laser cannot treat all skin concerns and all patients. Therefore, the longevity of results will vary in each case. But on average, a patient may expect the results of laser skin resurfacing to sustain for about two to three years.

Laser energy will penetrate into the deeper tissue in the affected area, which stimulates the production of fresh collagen fibers. Collagen will volumize the skin, and will make it appear smoother and more youthful from within. Results are longer lasting because of the generation of new collagen and elastin fibers which rejuvenate the skin in a natural, healthy way.

 

Types of Lasers

Different lasers will produce different levels of results, depending on the nature of the skin issue. The longest lasting and more dramatic results are usually achieved with CO2 ablative lasers that are designed to treat deeper wrinkles, scars, warts, and other conspicuous skin flaws.

Erbium lasers, which can be ablative or non-ablative, promote collagen production, and are ideal for treatment mild skin laxity, fine lines and age spots. Remarkable and astute cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV for laser skin resurfacing.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Laser skin resurfacing is a cutting edge skin rejuvenation technique that is ideally suited for people who want to avoid cosmetic surgery. Both ablative and non-ablative laser technologies are available to reverse the effects of aging, sun damage and other skin imperfections.

Ablative lasers involve the use of short bursts of high intensity light to remove the dead cells from the uppermost skin layers and restore smooth, supple and youthful looking skin. Non-ablative lasers, on the other hand, are less invasive and do not create wounds in the skin’s surface. The procedure is designed to stimulate collagen production in the deep dermis through controlled delivery of laser heat.

Dr. Bryson Richards is a noteworthy and committed board certified plastic surgeon providing laser skin resurfacing and other cosmetic procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations.

 

Steps Involved in the Procedure

Following the pre-op consultation, once the patient is ready to receive the laser skin resurfacing treatment session, they will be seated in a comfortable in-office setting. Unlike plastic surgery, the procedure can be performed without the use of general anesthesia. The patient will have to wear special eye shields to protect the eyes from sharp laser beams.

The laser treatment expert will move a wand over the affected areas. Tiny pulses of high intensity light will be emitted from the laser device to create controlled damage to the topmost layers of the skin. Once a pre-determined level of resurfacing is achieved, the provider will allow the skin to heal and rejuvenate. While the patient can go back home soon after the treatment session, they should arrange for someone to drive them back home.

 

Other Procedural Aspects

The treatment session in case of laser skin resurfacing will usually last for about an hour, but sometimes it may take longer depending on the extent of surface area to be treated.

  • Mild medications will be administered to the patient to ensure their complete comfort during and after the procedure.
  • The procedure is most performed using only local anesthesia.
  • While the treatment session is in progress, the patient’s vital parameters may be monitored using instruments attached to the body.
  • Once the treatment is completed, the patient will be moved to a separate recovery area.
  • After a brief period of observation, the patient will be allowed to go back home.

 

Variations in Procedure

Depending on the unique needs of a patient, slight adjustments in the laser skin resurfacing procedure can be made. To create optimal results, the treatment will be performed at varying depths. Various devices that are typically used to perform the procedure may include:

 

Ablative Laser

This device is designed to cause uniform injury to the upper skin layer, similar to a chemical peel.

 

Non-ablative Laser

The heat generated with this gentle laser device will trigger collagen fiber production in the deep dermis without damaging the skin.

 

Fractional Laser

This innovative laser creates minimal surface injury but greater depth of injury for enhanced results.

Impressive and focused cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and other suburbs and communities in this part of the country for laser skin resurfacing.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Plastic Surgery Tourism in Las Vegas

Patients in need of cosmetic surgery procedures are increasingly turning to Las Vegas, which has emerged as a sought after medical tourism destination. Las Vegas has the inherent advantage of addressing the aesthetic needs of Hollywood stars who want to enhance their looks and appear younger.

This opportunity has encouraged local surgeons in the area to keep up with the latest innovations and follow the international trends. Remarkable and awesome board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides state of the art cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding communities in this part of The Battle Born State.

Combining Surgery with Leisure

Visitors from across the US as well as international travelers are increasingly coming to Las Vegas to receive plastic surgery procedures. The city’s famous entertainment options and its convenience of services combined with expertise of the local surgeons are leading to a growth of the region as a hub of plastic surgery tourism.

If the procedure involves no overnight hospital stay, patients often book surgery and combine it with a visit to the casino or other popular entertainment spots. Some of the plastic surgery practices are entering into business relationships with hotels, airlines and limousine companies to offer total convenience to their patients.

Special tourism and plastic surgery packages are now offered by a number of medical tourism agencies to people from distant locations. To boost the medical tourism infrastructure further, the city plans to pump in $100 million in planned investment in the medical district beyond 2018.

High Quality of Services

With the growing interest of national and international travelers to seek cosmetic procedures in Las Vegas, the local surgeons in the city are driven to provide outstanding quality of services and create a niche in the area of medical tourism. In the desire to provide a happy and satisfying experience to those who have traveled from far to undergo surgery, many surgeons are constantly on their toes to deliver the best possible services.

Surgeons who are able to create a name in Las Vegas have no dearth of patients seeking a variety of cosmetic procedures. Some plastic surgery offices are doing 100 or more procedures in a single type of cosmetic surgery in a year. Outside patients typically consider surgery as just one of the many activities they want to do while they are in town.

Dedicated surgeons are willing to go the extra mile to help visiting patients figure out where to stay or how to get to and from the airport, and recommend to them the places of interest. Surgeons engage with tourist service provides in the city to gain the latest knowledge and pass it on to patients to help them have the best possible experience during their stay.

Privacy

Las Vegas offers another important benefit to tourists in terms of privacy. Many patients do not want friends or family to know about their procedures or see them with swelling and bruises. Las Vegas lives up to its reputation in this regard, which is “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Percipient and notable cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and other parts of this area of the southwest for various cosmetic procedures.

 

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

A mini facelift, as the name suggests, is a less invasive alternative to traditional facelift cosmetic surgery. People who want a maintenance procedure or smooth away minor aging signs from certain areas of the face with minimal discomfort and downtime may choose a mini facelift procedure. The procedure can also help to delay the onset of facial aging for younger people.

During the initial consultation, the surgeon will explain the differences between a full facelift and a mini facelift, and help the patient make the right choice according to their personal cosmetic needs.

Board certified and prolific plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides mini facelift and various other procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding communities in The Silver State.

 

Advantages

Unlike a traditional facelift plastic surgery, a mini facelift involves reduced risk and a rapid recovery. The procedure is ideally suited for busy moms and working people who are seeking a quick procedure that can help them achieve superficial facial rejuvenation or correct mild skin laxity in the face.

The procedure involves re-positioning of the sagging facial structures and attaching them to the cheekbones. Skin laxity is reduced and the underlying weak tissue is tightened vertically.

Another advantage with a mini facelift is that it can be performed using only local anesthesia. This avoids the risk, discomfort and cost associated with general anesthesia. The procedure is often called a “weekend lift” because of the limited downtime involved. Post-operative pain and discomfort is also minimal in case of a mini facelift.

 

Candidacy

While the benefits of a mini facelift are numerous, it is usually appropriate only in cases where the underlying facial tissue has not lost its firmness in a significant way. If the candidate suffers from substantial slackness of the underlying tissue, they may require a full facelift.

People with skin laxity in the neck and jaw line are usually good candidates for a mini facelift. Unsightly jowling around the jaw line can be successfully addressed with a mini facelift. Candidates who want to minimize marionette lines or creases around the corners of the mouth can also benefit from this procedure.

 

Safer Procedure

A mini facelift is a relatively safer treatment option. The area of focus is primarily above the parotid salivary gland below which the facial nerves are located. Therefore, facial nerves are not exposed to surgery, which makes it a safer procedure. A full facelift involves a long incision along the hairline and near the ears.

But in a mini facelift, the surgeon will make about three or four tiny incisions through which the excess fat and skin will be removed. That will minimize the risk of scarring. A mini facelift will focus only on a few targeted areas in the face, with an aim to improve minor sagging around the cheeks, jaw line and the neck.

In a few cases, the surgeon may combine a mini facelift with an eyelid lift or brow lift to create more harmonious results. Profound and sagacious cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for mini facelift surgery.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson G. Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.