Treatment consists of placing a small handpiece against the surface of the skin and activating the laser. Some lesions, like small spider veins, will require only a few pulses, while others may require many more. Some lesions may require re-treatment, necessitating multiple patient visits. Most patients do not request protection from pain. In some cases, however, depending upon the nature of the lesions and the patient's age, the physician may elect to use some form of anesthesia.
Side effects are uncommon and usually minimal and limited to mild crusting.
Dr. Meyers will give you full instructions for skin care after being treated with a laser. The use of sunscreens is commonly recommended. In the hands of a highly experienced physician Botox can be used to relieve vertical creases between the eyebrows, horizontal creases in the forehead or crows feet. These creases are due to unconcious muscle contractions developed as part of our individual facial expressions as well as muscle contractions used to protect our eyes from bright sunlight. Botox is an amazing medication.