“Your face looks dirty mommy!” The brutal honesty of my four-year old led me to my bathroom mirror. After years of diligent sunscreen usage and avoidance of deadly tanning beds, there it was . . . sun damage. The sun sins of my youth had arrived. You see, before I was a physician assistant specializing in dermatology, I was not kind to my skin – I was quite the opposite. In my naïve youth, I longed for the “healthy” glow of a tan that my peers all possessed. So, I baby oiled, sunbathed, and burnt my fair skin numerous times. Upon seeing my reflection in the bathroom mirror, I realized I was now paying the price for those poor choices.
I decided that I needed help (and fast!) to turn back the hands of time. The very next day, I scheduled a consultation with my colleagues at the Sutton Ryan Aesthetic Center. I was anxious the day of my appointment, wondering what, if anything, could be done to fix what I had caused. The sun damage on my face made me feel older than I actually was, and a little self-conscious. I was, after all, wearing my dirty secret right on my face for all of the world to see! After an examination, and a thorough discussion of treatment options, I opted for a Fraxel laser treatment to attack my age spots (brown pigmentation).
It is a safe and effective procedure that requires minimal downtime. Perfect for a busy mom like me!
Fraxel laser is a procedure which can be used not only to remove brown spots, but to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. It can also improve skin texture and tone.
My procedure lasted approximately 30 minutes and I experienced very minimal discomfort. Following treatment, my skin was pink and slightly swollen. I also noticed a slight stinging sensation, similar to a mild sunburn that resolved within a few hours. The redness and swelling lasted for 4-5 days, and then the brown spots on my skin darkened, giving them the appearance of coffee grounds. Over the next several days, my skin gradually peeled, revealing a radiant, more youthful, and (most importantly) age spot free complexion! Good riddance dirty face, and hello confidence! I am thrilled with my results, and have received many compliments from family and friends.
Thank goodness my four-year old was willing to tell me the truth!
Schedule your complimentary consultation at Sutton Ryan Aesthetic Center to see what the Fraxel laser can do for you!
Erin Hegge, PA-C
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