Laser Treatment Helps Restore Youthful Appearance

August 15, 2013

Time always takes its toll on our appearances. Either we become more wrinkly, gain too much weight or start to sprout different skin tags on our body. It is never too late to take action. The worst thing we can do is ignore these problems.

Unattractive skin tags can be removed with the aid of laser technology without leaving unsightly scars. The doctor will examine you during a free consultation to assess the best way to approach your special needs. Lasers also have a rejuvenating effect on the skin and can improve early changes.

If your masses appear to be more like some skin cancers, then an appointment with the surgeon may be in order. Caucasian skin is more easily damaged by the effects of the sun; all sorts of changes can be then encountered. Asian skin is more subject to developing melisma or to have some scarring post acne. Lasers and rejuvenating products will help to resurface the skin and reduce the depths or severity of old scars.

These laser treatments have to be repeated in some instances if the skin lesions are severe. Thonglor Clinic has a special laser that targets colored skin lesions and blood vessels. It can be used to remove liver spots and small red veins that often appear around the nose. This laser can also be used to treat small varicose veins. These capillaries can be zapped away with no scarring.

Lasers come in different wave lengths and are used to treat multiple skin conditions. If you are wondering if it is for you, please make an appointment for a free consultation. Just don’t ignore the problem…it won’t go away on its own.

Unwanted fat deposits too stubborn to disappear with exercise can be removed with the help of liposuction. This is not a weight reduction method, more a body reshaping intervention. Many older men present large breasts that make them uncomfortable to be seen on the beach without a shirt. These can be markedly reduced in size and shape. Lower abdomen aprons can also be reduced by up to 4 kg in one session. With our female patients we have to deal more with reshaping saddle bags and ventral fat deposits. Arm circumferences can also be reduced by this procedure. It can reduce the ‘bat-wing’ effect on the arm area. Another area that can be targeted is fatty chins and double/triple chins that some of us sport. This quite often is combined during a facelift operation.

Liposuction can be performed in the clinic with some light sedation and the use of saline laced with local anesthetic to make it painless. It is called “tickle lipo” as the feeling is more like a tickling effect when the fat is aspirated out. Wearing a support bandage post operatively allows the skin to resume its place without sagginess. Some bruising is present for one week after the procedure and then a firming effect takes place during the healing process.

There is no down time as most people resume their normal activities almost the same day. Only a slight preparation is required medically. The patient must not take aspirin medications or other blood thinning products for one week prior to the procedure. Blood tests are conducted also prior to the surgery to rule out any other underlying problems. Our staff will be glad to answer any questions you may have before making your decision to rediscover the new you!

The rainy season is the best time to tackle these issues as the beaches are not as much the focus of our daily activities. Take control of your life and your appearance now!