The 635 Laser Facelift

Posted: 02-Dec-2009 02-Dec-2009

For the past six plus years patients have been demanding no downtime for facial rejuvenation. Doctors have responded with fillers and treatments that temporarily correct the problem, only to have the wrinkles and folds return in three to six months. After spending $5000 or more a year for multiple syringes of hyaluronic acid, hydroxyapatite, collagen and nerve paralyzing agents, patients are doing the math and realizing that after one or two years they could have had a surgical procedure that gives a predictable, long lasting result and still put money in the bank.

There are three major breakthroughs that allow the facial cosmetic surgeon to do a facelift with only six days of recovery. First is Low Level Lasers. The "cold" lasers work by stimulating the bodies healing functions to go into high gear. The 635nm wavelength turns on the blood vessels to bring in more cells for healing. Furthermore, the laser stimulates the cells to multiply and divide more rapidly to form collagen, nature's natural healing "glue." Lastly, pain is reduced as the cold laser turns the sensory nerves off while reducing the amount of swelling in the tissue.

The second breakthrough involves nutrition for providing the necessary building blocks for recovery. By priming the patient with minerals and vitamins necessary to respond to the trauma of surgery, in addition to the consumption of a healthy diet, the patient is assured of rapid healing with six days of down time. The four week VitaMedica program consists of two weeks of vitamins and minerals to be taken before surgery while the postoperative period incorporates arnica montana and bromeliad, extract of pineapple. These reduce bruising and speed up the absorption of the red blood cells.

The last breakthrough that eliminated days of dressings and bruising was platelet gel. By isolating from the patient's own blood, serum rich in platelets and human growth factor the surgeon is able to expedite healing. Prior to closure of the incisions, this platelet rich mixture is sprayed on the surface. Since its use, dressings come off after 24 hours and the patient is able to wash their! In addition, bruising is all but eliminated as healing time is cut in half.

The use of Low Level Laser energy for liposuction was first introduced by Douglas Dedo, M.D. at the 2000 World Congress of Liposuction held in Dearborn, Michigan when he invited Dr. Rodrigo Neira to speak. From the incredible response with liposuction, Dr. Dedo expanded the roll of this laser to treat all of his cosmetic patients post operatively with this wave length of energy. Now, they benefit from more rapid healing, less down time, better scarring and less pain.

So today, if you are tired of quarterly trips to your doctor for all those temporary fixes and want to save money in these tough economic times, call the Gardens Cosmetic Center for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Douglas D. Dedo at (561) 626-FACE (3223).

To learn about the 635 Laser Facelift, go to www.floridafacelift.com