Get smoother, healthier, more vibrant skin. You will notice a significant and immediate change in skin texture and tightness.

What is PROFILE?

Profile is a combination of two lasers and sets a new standard for laser skin peels, allowing your physician to precisely vary the depth and the effect of your laser peel. Your treatment will be tailored to match your skin condition and desired result.

What is laser skin resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing is one of the leading cosmetic procedures in the United States. The process utilizes a laser to minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles, as well as improve the overall texture of the skin.

How does laser skin resurfacing work?

Lasers work by emitting a specialized light that passes through the skin and is preferentially absorbed by water in the damaged collagen of your skin. This action allows the laser light to ablate (evaporate) very fine layers of skin, diminishing the look of the wrinkles and other unwanted textures. The older, wrinkled collagen in your skin is re modeled into newer skin: as new cells form in the healing process, the skin becomes smoother and softer. Several lasers and light sources are available today for skin resurfacing.

Why choose laser skin resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing offers patients many benefits. The procedure is truly "incision less," provides consistent results, and offers the surgeon precise control. Its faster recovery time means that it can also delay or eliminate the need for the more invasive face-lift surgery.

What conditions can be treated with PROFILE?

What will the PROFILE laser do?

Your physician will use Profile to remove thin layers of your skin´s surface, which will be replaced by younger skin growth. Only Profile has the ability to provide a treatment that is optimized to your skin condition. Your wrinkles will soften and become less noticeable, some will disappear; and pigmented lesions will greatly improve.

What areas can be treated?

All skin areas can be treated. Popular areas are the face, neck, chest and hands. Discuss your needs with your physician.

How long will I take to recover?

Your healing time will depend upon your actual treatment depth, and you may experience Erythema (redness) which may last several weeks. Healing time does vary among individuals. Your physician can answer question about temporary changes to your skin color and how they may be camoflaged. You will need to avoid direct sun exposure, or use a sun block of at least SPF 15 when outdoors.

What will happen during the procedure?

Your physician will administer anesthesia after discussing the options with you. Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. PROFILE´s laser beam will be delivered through a computer-controlled device that automatically scans the area of your skin being treated. You may hear a snapping or popping noise as the laser beam gently removes the outer skin cells. Your procedure may take a few minutes to half an hour depending on the size of the area to be treated and the depth of your peel.

Is the procedure painful?

You will be given either a topical or local anesthetic during the procedure. Sedation can also be provided. Most patients describe the postprocedure feeling as a bad sunburn; this feeling will subside in a few days. Cold compresses will also help subdue the discomfort.

How soon will I see results?

Because your skin will heal over a period of several weeks, you may not see the final results until then. As your skin heals, and as new collagen regenerates and fills in the lines and wrinkles, your results will continue to improve for months.