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Laser Skin Resurfacing

Top 8 Things You Need To Know

If you are looking for clearer skin, there are certain things that you will need to know before you begin a laser treatment. Having a more beautiful skin can be accessed with some knowledge and the right provider. Skin resurfacing is a common solution for many people. Here are the top eight things you need to know.

1. CO2RE Fractional CO2 Requires Little Downtime.

Fall is called “laser season,” since treated skin is more sensitive to the sun. Winter, with its shorter days, allows spending more time indoors, which promotes healing.

2. Topical Anesthetic Is Used.

It will depend on the depth and area of treatment as well as your tolerance for pain. Intravenous sedation can also keep a patient more comfortable.

3. Resurfacing “Turns Back The Clock.”

It is a great solution for wrinkles and fine lines. The laser resurfacing reveals the more youthful skin underneath.

4. Why It Is Called Fractional CO2 Ablation.

Ablative lasers are used; they generate beams of coherent light. This light is absorbed by the body’s tissue as energy, promoting temperature elevation which results in the evaporation of tissue, called ablation. CO2RE Fractional CO2 laser is considered the ‘Gold Standard’ for ablation.

5. It Makes Use Of The Body’s Natural Healing System.

You should be upfront regarding what medications you are taking while giving your medical history, as it could affect the treatment. The natural processes of the body replace and remove the treated skin and heal it.

6. Uneven Pigmentation, Photo Damage, Precancerous Spots, and A Host Of Imperfections Can Benefit.

The ablative laser effectively treats a diverse range of skin conditions by removing all or part of the skin. Scars can also be treated with ablative lasers.

7. The Peeling Lasts From 7 To 10 Days.

Your face will be red while the peeling is happening. If you work at home, that is a great solution. Some choose to have it done in the fall season, as mentioned previously.

8. Laser Treatment Is Ideal For Patients, Age 30 Years and Older.

These people may have skin damage due to sun exposure, fine lines, rough texture or acne scars. Results are usually seen after one treatment; however, deeper lines and imperfections may require a series of treatments, such as three skin resurfacing treatments over a twelve month period.

Think about your goals as far as the problems you wish to address with laser skin resurfacing. Then give us a call to set up your appointment for a consultation and laser treatment.

Erectile Dysfunction Rising Among Millennial Men

Penile sexual dysfunction is common in mature men, but doctors are now seeing an increase of penile dysfunction in young, sexually-active men. Below are the most common reasons why, along with a non-invasive treatment solution

An Increase In The Consumption In Porn

Millennial men have found that streaming porn is more accessible. In most cases, it’s also free for them to watch. Watching it on mobile devices with earbuds provides immediate privacy, too. Studies have shown that much porn consumption leads to lack of interest in real-life sex, because real engagement usually doesn’t measure up to fantasy. What’s more, stimulating one’s self into a constant state of ejaculation drains a man’s personal resources and energy.

Unhealthy Lifestyle Choices

Speaking of over-consumption, younger men tend to indulge in the over-consumption of alcohol, unhealthy foods, and in some cases, illicit drugs. Particularly in the case of drug and alcohol abuse, blood vessels in the penis constrict. Once blood vessels constrict, then it’s hard for enough blood to flow into the penis shaft to create an erection.

In the case of eating unhealthy foods, beverages and snacks, blood vessels can become clogged with fatty tissue. Whether the blood vessels are blocked with fat, or whether they become constricted, the same results occur: Blood won’t be able to properly flow into the penis shaft, causing younger men to either experience inadequate erections, or they’ll fail to experience an erection at all.

Millennial ED Often Comes Down To Anxiety

Men of all ages will experience erectile dysfunction issues if they’re abusing substances or eating unhealthy foods on a constant basis. But there’s a form of erectile dysfunction that seems to be unique to younger men of the Millennial generation. In fact, doctors have given this phenomenon an unofficial term: Millennial ED.

It’s believed that this type of dysfunction comes about due to high levels of anxiety that the typical Millennial has become known for experiencing. For example, Millennials are known for experiencing high levels of stress due to their inability to land decent-paying jobs after graduating college. Along with this. student loan debt among Millennials is crippling this generation, more than any other.

Existential crisis causes stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline to build up in the blood. Not only do stress hormones constrict the penis shaft’s blood vessels, but sexual arousal dies when the body experience fight or flight responses that are spurred by high and enduring levels of stress.

Learn How Acoustic Shockwave Therapy Treatment Can Treat Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms

Acoustic Shockwave Therapy is an innovative, non-invasive method of treating men who are otherwise healthy, and yet are dealing with premature penis dysfunction. With repeated treatments, the goal is to promote the healthy flow of blood through the penis shaft’s vessels. Specifically, high frequency, low-intensity sound waves remove penile vessel plaque, heals damaged vessels, and stimulates the growth of fresh penile tissue.

In time, the patient should notice an improvement in their ability to achieve and hold an erection. The treatment has also proven effective in treating the lack of sexual arousal. What’s more, can also assist men who are hoping to reduce irregular penis curvature, medically known as Peyronie’s Disease.

For more information or to set up a consultation, contact Calista Skin and Laser.