Smartxide Dot Laser Therapy FAQ

WHY IS THE CO2 LASER RESURFACING TECHNIQUE THE BEST?
The CO2 laser is considered the standard for laser resurfacing. Used for years to remove the aging outer layer of the skin to allow the inner skin tissue to regenerate, it successfully helps form newer, smoother and more youthful appearing skin. It effectively stimulates new collagen growth in the deeper skin layer, improves the damage caused by the sun, plumps the skin, removes unwanted pigmentations, smoothes wrinkles, improves acne scars, and tightens the skin. Thus, essentially almost all the changes of aging can be treated with this amazing new laser technology.

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY FROM LASER RESURFACING?
The SmartXide DOT is an ablative type of laser resurfacing. Thus, because it destroys the superficial layer of skin cells, it has more downtime than the nonablative techniques. However, it produces far superior results. The best part of this story is that relative to the older CO2 laser resurfacing techniques, this fractionated CO2 laser results in much less downtime. Most people are able to go back to normal work and activities within a few days to a week. This is about a third of the healing time required with older traditional laser resurfacing.

HOW IS THE PROCEDURE DONE?
The procedure is performed in the office using only local analgesics with mild sedation as needed. Numbing cream and/or regional blocks can be utilized to make the procedure very comfortable and painless. It takes only around an hour to do the whole process. Afterwards, most patients complain of just mild discomfort treated with pain medications.

CAN OTHER PROCEDURES BE DONE AT THE SAME TIME?
Laser resurfacing can be combined with other facial rejuvenating techniques to give you even the best results with the least downtime. Botox can help eliminate wrinkles that form in the upper face and around the eyes from dynamic muscle contractions. Facial fillers, such as Juvaderm, Radiesse and fat can replenish the volume that is lost as you get older. IPL Photofacial treatments can fade and decrease the age-spots and sun spots to enhance the effect of the CO2 laser on these changes. Combining these options can enhance the results of laser resurfacing to rejuvenate your face even more.

ARE PEOPLE HAPPY ABOUT THE RESULTS?
Most people are very glad they had SmartXide Dot performed. Their face is smoother with less wrinkles, lines, and pigmentations. They exhibit a more youthful appearance. Plus, they were able to do this without going under the knife and getting a face lift. Although the procedure does not replace a face lift, it does produce dramatic results by tightening and smoothing the skin. It is a nonsurgical option to rejuvenate your face.

Non surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures are improving every day. These minimal downtime procedures are replacing the need to perform plastic and reconstructive surgery on the face. Plastic surgery is becoming non-surgical. We have always and will continue to practice on the cutting edge of new facial rejuvenation techniques. You are always able to get the latest up to date treatments at our facility of True Aesthetics Center.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF I’M A CANDIDATE?
To find out more about this procedure, call us to set up a consultation. Dr. Robert True performs the SmartXide Dot Laser Resurfacing procedure for patients in the Dallas Fort Worth and Midcities areas of Texas. Performed in the privacy of his accredited office based surgicenter located in Colleyville, he is conveniently located right next to the DFW Airport. Call us at 817-399-8783 for an appointment.