CO2 Laser Resurfacing

Revitalize your skin from the inside out, without surgery

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Powerful, yet non-invasive

Surgery isn’t always the answer. There are a variety of powerful non-invasive techniques that improve the quality of your skin. Laser resurfacing may sound intimidating, but it just means making the skin smoother and tighter and reducing the appearance of scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, and large pores. Laser treatments stimulate the skin to heal itself by removing the damaged surface layer and promoting collagen production. The new collagen tightens the deeper layer of the skin, called the dermis. When the skin heals itself, the texture and smoothness the skin originally had is restored.

How it works

This is an outpatient procedure done while the patient is awake. First, a topical numbing cream is applied to the skin. After about 45 minutes, Dr. Miller uses the Cutera tool to treat the specific problem areas of the skin, which takes between 15-30 minutes depending on the level of correction needed.

During a Secret Pro Refine session, radiofrequency energy is precisely delivered to deep layers of the skin through microneedling. The energy waves stimulate the skin cells to produce collagen, which makes them firmer. This is how fine lines, crepey skin, and wrinkles are reduced. Laser treatments can happen in conjunction with fillers, botox, or a facelift.

The Secret Pro Suite

Secret Pro by Cutera

Dr. Miller utilizes Secret Pro by Cutera, which combines the power of fractional CO2 laser technology with radiofrequency microneedling. There are two Secret Pro treatments that Dr. Miller finds particularly effective: Secret Pro Refine and Secret Pro Revive. During your consultation, he will determine which modality is best for your skin.

Secret Pro Refine

Secret Pro Refine enhances the skin’s tone and texture and is excellent for those seeking preventative anti-aging treatment. This treatment also encourages the skin to produce elastin, which makes the face look supple and young. Since collagen and elastin re-growth takes time, results for this procedure peak around 3-6 months post-treatment.

Secret Pro Revive

Secret Pro Revive is the most advanced Secret Pro offering, and it provides comprehensive skin rejuvenation. It significantly reduces the signs of aging by increasing the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid. Changes are visible in 1-3 sessions, with the peak results visible in 3-6 months.

Recovery

Laser treatments require 5-7 days of healing time, though the patient can go right back to desk work after the procedure.

For the first 24 hours, a special ointment will be applied to the face to ease discomfort and protect the skin. Then a post-laser cream is used on the face for the next 5-7 days, or until the skin heals. Some patients experience little to moderate redness and slight oozing. This usually takes 1-2 days to subside. Some patients report that the skin feels like it is sunburnt. After a few days, the damaged skin will slough off, leaving room for rejuvenated skin.

Before & After

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Is laser treatment right for me?

Laser treatments effectively reset the clock for your skin. Those who are only showing early signs of aging can benefit from laser technology as well; subtle indications of aging can be addressed early and make a big difference. Dr. Miller always tells his patients that ‘doing a little anti-aging work early will save you from having to do a lot later.’ Secret Pro sessions are appropriate for those who do not want to undergo a facelift or neck lift and have difficulty with the following conditions:

Acne scars
Crepey skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
Large pores
Stretch marks
Sun damage
Dull, flat skin