ORANGE COUNTY PLASTIC SURGEON
VBeam Laser For Treatment Of Rosacea The VBeam laser is a pulsed dye laser, which means that the laser energy is delivered in pulses and a dye is used to generate laser beams of different colors. Since the VBeam is used to treat dilated blood vessels, as in rosacea, it is often called a vascular laser. The laser targets blood vessels, in effect,…
Mixto Laser-Fractional CO2 Laser Mixto laser is a form of fractional CO2 laser. The usual CO2 laser burns the entire area treated, as compared to Mixto, which leaves islands of skin intact. This allows faster recovery and less downtime. The procedure can also be done using topical anesthesia, whereas full CO2 laser requires IV sedation…
SURGICAL TREATMENT OF SKIN CANCER – CASE STUDY Living in sunny Southern California has many benefits. Unfortunately for those of us who habitually sun bathe (naturally or via tanning salons) or through constant sun exposure, the risk of skin cancer also increases. I am presenting a case of a female with biopsy proven squamous cell…
Lipoma Treatment – Removal of Lipoma Lipoma is a tumor. A tumor means abnormal growth, but it does not mean all tumors are cancerous. Tumors can be benign or malignant. A lipoma is abnormal, excess, growth of normal fat cells, and can occur anywhere in the body. Some patients have multiple lipomas throughout their body. …
TREATMENT FOR AGE SPOTS WITH MIXTO LASER I am always a bit skeptical when it comes to lasers with less down time than the traditional C02 laser. The traditional C02 laser essentially causes a controlled superficial degree burn which requires 7-10 days for healing. As the new skin regenerates, new collagen is deposited, resulting in…
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX – AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF TREATING HEMANGIOMA OF THE LIP Sometimes it helps to think outside the box. A young patient was referred to me for a “lump” on her left upper lip. She had seen another plastic surgeon, who recommended a wedge resection (removing the entire lesion and surrounding tissue).…