Fractional CO2 Laser in Greenwich, CT | Dr. Margoles
Rebuild and refresh your skin’s appearance with a fractional CO2 laser treatment. Creams, serums, and topical treatments are ideal for daily skin maintenance, but for stubborn skin problems like wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and aging, you may need more powerful solutions. A fractional laser treatment helps the skin to rebuild from within, creating a long-lasting youthful glow and a dramatic improvement to skin quality and appearance.
Dr. Margoles specializes in plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancement. Her laser treatments can complement surgical procedures like a facelift or can be excellent on their own as a stand-alone aesthetic procedure. Contact our office to learn more about the benefits of cosmetic lasers and to discover if this solution could benefit you.
What Is a Fractional CO2 Laser?
Fractional CO2 lasers are one of the most powerful options available for resurfacing the skin and addressing skin concerns. A CO2 laser creates controlled damage within the skin. This damage initiates healing, causing the skin to regenerate and rebuild itself.
As their name suggests, fractional lasers target only a fraction of the skin, systematically creating channels of treated skin surrounding healthy, untreated skin. The untreated skin helps speed the healing process, while the treated skin provides rejuvenating benefits to the entire area.
Fractional lasers can address many different skin concerns. They are a versatile solution to your most pressing skin problems. Dr. Margoles commonly uses lasers to address:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Hyperpigmentation, skin discoloration, freckles, age spots, and melasma
- Scars
- Skin laxity and sagging
- Aging skin
Lasers’ versatility makes them an ideal choice for many patients. Come in for a consultation to learn more about fractional laser treatment in Greenwich, CT to receive personalized medical advice about your skin and its needs. Personalized treatment is a hallmark of our practice and essential for achieving the best results.
Fractional Laser With Dr. Margoles: What to Expect on Treatment Day
If you’re thinking about a laser treatment with Dr. Margoles, you may be wondering what to expect. We meet with each potential laser candidate before scheduling treatment, so we can provide more personalized information and advice before your procedure. These generalized guidelines will provide a better idea of what to expect in the meantime.
The laser treatment itself is relatively brief. Depending on the size and complexity of the area being treated, plan on spending 30 to 60 minutes in our comfortable office. You’ll need to wear protective glasses throughout the treatment to shield your eyes from the laser.
Your provider will carefully move the laser handpiece across the treatment area, while zaps of laser energy target specific areas of your skin. As each pulse of energy penetrates your skin, you may feel a quick warming or zapping sensation. Most patients tolerate this easily, and our skilled technicians have several strategies for increasing comfort throughout the procedure. For example, you may benefit from a topical numbing cream to make your session more comfortable.
After treating the entire area, we’ll apply a soothing gel to your skin. You can return home the same day of your treatment to start recovery.
Recovery After a Fractional Laser Treatment
Most patients heal quickly after their laser treatment and return to their regular daily activities within a day or two.
The skin may feel tender initially, like what you may experience when you have a bad sunburn. Peeling, redness, and bronzing of the skin are typical side effects during the healing process.
Dr. Margoles will provide instructions about caring for your skin after your procedure. Patients can contact our office with any questions or concerns during recovery.
Schedule Your Greenwich, CT, Fractional Laser Consultation
Fractional lasers are a powerful tool for addressing skin concerns. If you’re ready to enhance your skin and treat hyperpigmentation, wrinkling, and skin laxity, call Dr. Sandra Margoles. You can reach our office by calling (203) 869-2939.
Schedule Your Greenwich, CT, Fractional Laser Consultation
Will breast lift increase the size of my breasts?
Increasing the size is not a primary goal of breast lift, although women can choose to have breast implants placed in conjunction with a lift procedure. Because breast lift elevates the breasts on the chest, and reverses sagging, it can create the appearance of larger volume. In addition, by improving symmetry and restoring a “perky” look by returning low or downward-pointing nipples to a natural appearance, breast lift creates a youthful profile that is more dramatic in its projection, shape and proportion.
What if I intend to have more children?
Pregnancy and nursing are two of the factors that cause the breasts to sag, and so it is a good idea to wait until you are reasonably sure you won’t have more children before having breast lift.
Are the results permanent?
You’ve turned back the clock with your breast lift, but you haven’t stopped the aging process entirely. You can be confident, however, that your breasts will look perky and youthful for a long time, in the absence of a new pregnancy or dramatic changes in weight. The smaller your breasts, the more likely that you will retain your new profile. If in the future you find that your breasts have begun to sag, there is no risk to repeating the procedure.
Will I have scarring after a breast lift?
Breast lift involves an incision and the removal of skin, so some scarring is inevitable. Experienced Greenwich, Connecticut plastic surgeon Dr. Sandra Margoles always uses the least invasive techniques, resulting in the shortest scars. For most breast lift procedures, there will be a scar around each areola and a vertical scar that reaches under the breast. Dr. Margoles will discuss with you steps you can take during the recovery process to ensure that that your incisions heal quickly and cleanly, minimizing the appearance of scars.
What should I expect with swelling?
Your breasts will appear bruised and will be swollen for up to four months. During your recovery you can expect the usual discomforts of surgical recovery, including pain and sometimes localized numbness. Your doctor will prescribe medication to relieve pain, and provide guidance on ways to limit your physical activity.
Although you will need to avoid most physical stress, walking is recommended as a practical way to reduce your risk of developing a blood clot. Walking and drinking plenty of fluids can also help reduce swelling of the breasts. And, when done with a friend, family member or furry companion, walking is always a great way to lift your spirits.
Can breast lift be performed in conjunction with other procedures?
Yes, it can. Breast lift is often a key part of mommy makeover, a group of procedures that may also include:
- Liposuction, to shrink specific areas of stubborn fat
- Tummy tuck, to repair the abdominal wall and pare away excess folds of skin
- Breast augmentation with implants, to restore or enhance volume
This suite of surgeries targets the changes the body often undergoes as a result of one or more pregnancies and breastfeeding. The goal is to restore a youthful, firmer profile — while fortifying self-confidence.
Breast Augmentation in Greenwich
For many good reasons, breast augmentation has long stood as one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures worldwide. Breast augmentation surgery can significantly enhance the breasts’ size, shape, fullness, and symmetry. It is also an excellent option for women with underdeveloped breasts or who have lost breast volume loss following pregnancy and nursing.
However, despite breast augmentation’s popularity and the fact that many providers offer it, it takes the knowledge and expertise of an accomplished, meticulous, and board-certified plastic surgeon to deliver an optimal outcome. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sandra Margoles has masterfully conducted countless breast augmentation procedures throughout her many years as a leading plastic surgeon. She is highly trained and prepared to help you as you begin your breast augmentation journey.
Ready to receive the best breast augmentation results and experience in Greenwich, Fairfield County, CT? Reach out to Dr. Margoles and her team by calling (203) 869-2939. You can also contact us by filling out our online form today.
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