We often hear tips for getting brides ready for the big day, but what about the moms? How can they look their absolute best for the wedding?
Similar to the bride, the mother of the bride (or groom) is front and center at this big event. As she gets ready to celebrate, it’s important for her to take some time to focus on herself.
This 64-year-old patient came to Dr. Simon Madorsky hoping to freshen up her features in anticipation of her daughter’s wedding, which was six months away. Despite feeling youthful and energetic, she thought her appearance didn’t quite match. This was an ideal time to embark on surgical procedures, as she needed about three months for total healing, and results would continue to improve over time.
Six months before the big day, she underwent a lower face and neck lift, along with an endoscopic brow lift. The facelift worked its magic by repositioning deep tissues and getting rid of extra skin, diminishing jowls, while adding a nice contour to the neck. The brow lift raised the forehead, and enhanced the brow and eye area.
After the wedding, this patient came back to our office for a check-in with Dr. Madorsky. Besides being amazed by how great she looked, we were excited to hear about the wedding.
“Being the mother of the bride, I had to look my absolute best. I was ready for the big day because I felt like I was beaming with joy and confidence.”
Whether you’re looking to reduce wrinkles, minimize scars, or improve overall skin texture, CO2 laser treatment could be the answer.
What Does Fractional CO2 Laser Do?
Fractional CO2 laser is a cosmetic procedure that improves skin texture, tone, and overall appearance. The laser ablates the top layer of skin removing sun damage as well as creates microscopic channels in the skin, known as microthermal zones. These processes stimulate the body’s natural healing response, which promotes collagen production and triggers the replacement of damaged skin with new, healthier tissue.
Key Benefits of Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment
- Wrinkle Reduction: especially of lower face
- Scar Improvement: acne scars and surgical scars
- Pigmentation Correction: uneven pigmentation, sunspots, and age spots
- Treats superficial sun damage
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Fractional CO2 laser is a versatile treatment suitable for patients of various ages and skin concerns. Ideal candidates include those looking to improve fine lines/wrinkles, scarring, and/or dark spots. It is safest for patients with lighter skin tones (Fitzpatrick I-III).
The Procedure
A fractional CO2 laser procedure can be performed in the clinic or operating room. Here’s what you can expect during the treatment:
- Consultation: Before the procedure, you will have a consultation with a qualified practitioner to discuss your concerns, assess your skin, and determine if fractional CO2 laser is the right option for you.
- Day of Treatment: Topical Anesthesia: a topical anesthetic is applied to the treatment area to minimize discomfort
- Pre-Medication: Your clinician may prescribe some medications to make the process more relaxing and comfortable.
- Nerve Blocks: You may receive lidocaine injections to further numb the sensitive areas of treatment
The laser treatment is customized based on skin, treatment areas, and goals. The laser can also be performed in the OR setting and combined with additional facial rejuvenation procedures such as eyelid surgery or facelift surgery.
Recovery Process
- Immediate Recovery: The treated area will likely be red and swollen after the procedure. It may feel similar to a bad sunburn.
- Peeling and Flaking: Over the next few days, the skin will begin to peel and flake as the damaged outer layers are replaced with fresh, new skin. It’s important to avoid picking at the skin to prevent scarring.
- Sun Protection: Protecting your skin from sun exposure is crucial during the recovery period. Sun exposure may lead to increased hyperpigmentation.
- Total recovery time depends on intensity of treatment
Please contact the Appearance Center to consult with a qualified practitioner.
