CO2 Laser Resurfacing

CO2 Laser Resurfacing

  • Overview
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • What to Expect
  • Risks
  • Locations
  • Doctors

    • What is CO2 laser resurfacing?

    CO2 laser resurfacing is a procedure performed by the surgeons in Plastic Surgery to treat deeper wrinkles, more severe textural changes from sun damage, wrinkles, blotchiness, and acne scars. It can be done on the whole face or in specific regions such as the upper lip, around the eyes, or the entire face. It is one of the most effective facial rejuvenation procedures.

    Our Approach

    Our laser resurfacing is performed in the operating room with sedation or general anesthesia. Some smaller areas can be treated safely in the clinic with local anesthesia. Usually, your surgeon will treat the entire face in order to blend the treatment. However, in selected patients, particular areas may be targeted.

    A skin care plan tailored for you will be prepared prior to the procedure and for the healing period. This is individualized based on your skin type and concerns. Care must be taken to avoid too much sun exposure prior to and following the procedure, and to use appropriate sun block and sun precautions.

    Appointment Information

    To make an appointment, call (734) 998-6022.

    How is CO2 laser resurfacing performed?

    Our laser resurfacing is performed in the operating room with sedation or general anesthesia. Some smaller areas can be treated safely in the clinic with local anesthesia. Usually, your surgeon will treat the entire face in order to blend the treatment. However, in selected patients, particular areas may be targeted.

    A skin care plan tailored for you will be prepared prior to the procedure and for the healing period. This is individualized based on your skin type and concerns. Some patients may have prolonged skin redness.

    What are the risks with CO2 laser resurfacing?

    All surgery carries risk, and with laser resurfacing these include delayed healing, infection, abnormal healing including scarring, and pigment changes. Some patients may have prolonged skin redness.

    Locations
    • Craniofacial & Plastic Surgery Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 3 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4219       Get Directions
    • Plastic Surgery Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 2
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions
    • Plastic Surgery Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste A1200
      Lobby A
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Robert Harris Gilman, MD

    Robert Harris Gilman, MD, DMD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Surgery

    Jessica Jen-Tau Hsu, MD

    Jessica Jen-Tau Hsu, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Plastic Surgery

    Steven John Kasten, MD

    Steven John Kasten, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Plastic Surgery

    Theodore Alexander Kung, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Plastic Surgery

    Hannes Prescher, MD

    Hannes Prescher, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Plastic Surgery

    Noah Saad, MD

    Noah Saad, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Plastic Surgery, Surgery

    Christian John Vercler, MD

    Christian John Vercler, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Plastic Surgery, Surgery

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