A GENUINE BREAKTHROUGH
Physicians around the world are using the laser to "paint away" the smile lines (crow's feet) at the corners of the eyes and fine wrinkles around the delicate tissue under the eyes. Even the most stubborn lines that cause "lipstick bleed" around the mouth may be dramatically improved in a single treatment.
The improvements gained by the laser are more than just cosmetic because the laser stimulates production of new collagen, the supporting material in the skin. The improved skin tone and texture give a more youthful appearance.
What patients like most about laser resurfacing are the responses from friends who usually tell them they look "well-rested" or "refreshed." Because of their rejuvenated look, patients are more inclined to take better care of their new, healthy skin.
EXPERIENCE COUNTS
At Aesthetic Solutions, Dr. Sue Ellen Cox knows that looking good matters more now than ever. As a dermatologist, she is an expert in skin care. That's why she is proud to offer her patients the latest technology in cosmetic dermatology--the Feather Touch Laser for wrinkle and scar removal.
You can feel confident with Dr. Cox as your laser surgeon. Dr. Cox was one of the first physicians in the country to perform laser resurfacing in 1994. She trained with Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick who discovered the laser resurfacing procedure. Dr. Cox has trained physicians throughout the country to perform resurfacing.
Dr. Cox is a board-certified dermatologist. She established a cosmetic dermatology clinic at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. When she came to the Triangle, she began training Dermatology residents at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Cox lectures widely on laser resurfacing of wrinkles, scars, and various skin growths to members of the American Academy of Dermatology, dermatology residents and at community seminars. She has published several articles on chemical peeling and recently authored the chapter “How the Skin Responds to Laser Resurfacing” in the definitive textbook Skin Resurfacing.
COMMITTED TO YOU
Dr. Cox is fully committed to you and laser surgery. She offers a fully equipped, in-office laser suite where she performs laser surgery on a daily basis. Laser resurfacing offers benefits for both men and women. While men and women pursue cosmetic surgery for similar reasons, each have different concerns. Dr. Cox and her staff are ready and willing to openly answer any questions you may have about the various types of laser procedures, how they're performed, the possible risks and side effects, costs, and the results you may expect.
Dr. Cox is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for each patient by offering sophisticated technology with competent and compassionate care.
HOW THE LASER WORKS
Using the most advanced laser technology, the Feather Touch Laser gently treats the damage of sun and time. The Flashscan device quickly removes the paper-thin outer layer of skin, the epidermis, with pinpoint accuracy. The skin contracts and tightens as the laser vaporizes the water in the tissue. The heat penetrates into the skin no deeper than half the thickness of a human hair. The old skin is then wiped away, leaving the new skin underneath to develop and regenerate. The laser also tightens and shrinks the collagen in the skin. Collagen, directly beneath the epidermis, gives the skin firmness and helps keep it youthful looking. The laser helps stimulate collagen regrowth.
Patients may pinpoint a specific area for treatment such as around their eyes or mouth, or choose the full-face option for the most dramatic difference. The actual laser surgery time takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours and may be performed with either local, intravenous, or general anesthesia.
ADVANTAGES
Advantages of the char free laser are numerous. The Feather Touch Laser procedures are virtually bloodless and chemical-free. It offers a greater margin of safety than any other tool for facial rejuvenation, including more predictable and consistent results, minimal risk of scarring, decreased patient pain, low rate of infection, and less bruising and swelling than dermabrasion or scalpel surgery.
RECOVERY
Like any type of deep peel, the laser removes protective layers of the skin creating a wound similar to a severe sunburn, which takes approximately ten to fourteen days to heal. Redness of the skin may persist for weeks to months following surgery. During the first several weeks, patients should avoid the sun and keep their faces covered with a healing ointment, i.e., Aquaphor.
The skin will stay pink for a few weeks. The pink color is covered up easily with make-up. Make-up may be applied within two weeks after treatment.
Because laser resurfacing is an in-office procedure, it is minimally invasive which means you may return to work or your normal activities usually within two weeks after treatment.
Today, the CO2 laser has been perfected to correct numerous skin imperfections. Known as laser resurfacing, the CO2 laser is revolutionizing skin care and wrinkle treatment for sun-damaged skin, which is good news for past and present sun worshipers.
Laser resurfacing is a genuine breakthrough. In addition to its aesthetic benefits, laser resurfacing may also decrease skin cancer by removing sun-damaged skin. Perfected by dermatologists, laser resurfacing benefits include less risk of scarring, faster recovery and less change in pigmentation.
SUE ELLEN COX, M.D.
Dr. Sue Ellen Cox is a board-certified dermatologist who is the Medical Director of Aesthetic Solutions. Dr. Cox received her Doctor of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where she did her residency in dermatology. She is an active Fellow, member, and lecturer for the several organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology; the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery; and the American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Cox is an Associate Clinical Professor locally for the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Cox has numerous publications in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Archives of Dermatology. Her past and present research has focused on chemical peeling, laser resurfacing, and tumescent liposuction. Dr. Cox authored the chapter "How the Skin Responds to Laser Resurfacing" in the definitive textbook Skin Resurfacing.5821 Farrington Road
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