Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing can be performed under local or general anesthesia. It can be done as a standalone procedure or in combination with other surgeries such as a blepharoplasty or facelift. The most commonly treated areas are the upper lip, the area around the mouth, and the lower eyelids. In some cases, the entire face is treated, particularly in cases of severe pigmentation disorders.

After the treatment, the skin is cared for with Nanofat ointment. This ointment is prepared using stem cells derived from your own fat tissue. A small amount of fat is harvested through a tiny incision in the abdomen or hips.

Pain is usually minimal and can be compared to a scrape, like one you might get from a fall. The discomfort typically lasts about 15 minutes and then subsides. Initially, the area is numbed, so the pain is hardly noticeable.

To prevent a herpes outbreak, Acyclovir is prescribed prophylactically for 10 days.

The treated areas can be rinsed generously with water, for example in the shower, or treated with diluted vinegar compresses to prevent scab formation.
Healing takes 6 to 12 days, depending on the depth of the resurfacing. Redness may persist for 2 to 6 weeks but can be easily concealed with makeup.

A properly performed laser resurfacing procedure usually heals smoothly. Healing that takes longer than 14 days may indicate delayed wound healing, requiring careful monitoring to prevent scar formation. Possible causes of delayed healing include:

- Too deep resurfacing
- Smoking
- Herpes (cold sores)
- Bacterial infection

These complications are rare and can be prevented or treated.

Hyperpigmentation, a darkening of the skin, can occur if the newly treated (pink) skin is exposed to sunlight too soon. This can be treated with a physician-prescribed ointment.

Hypopigmentation, a lightening of the skin, is caused by overly deep laser treatment. It occurs more frequently with laser procedures than with chemical peels, which is why we often prefer chemical peel treatments.

Surgical fee starting from €1250

Price excludes VAT, anesthesia, operating room fees, materials, staff, and hospital stay