Spring Hill Office
32 Seven Hills Dr., Spring Hill, Fl 34609
Phone: (352) 688-4556 Fax: (352) 688-6238
Lecanto Office
591 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, Fl 34461
Phone: (352) 527-8000 Fax: (352) 527-8087
Land O'Lakes Office
2651 Narnia Way, Suite 101, Land O'Lakes, Fl 34638
Phone: (813) 922-1818 Fax: (813) 9491411
As one of the most exciting and innovative scientific achievements to date, laser technology is being utilized throughout the health care community. Dr. Hashemian uses one of the newest lasers, the ultrapulse carbon dioxide laser, to treat sun-damaged skin, facial wrinkles, and scars in a procedure called laser skin resurfacing.
The word "laser" is an acronym, which stands for light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation. A surgical laser, such as the CO2 laser, is a beam of light capable of removing unwanted tissue, such as scarred, lined, wrinkled, and otherwise imperfect skin. The laser vaporizes skin cells by emitting bursts of radiation that are absorbed by water in these cells. Laser light penetrates to a very precise, controlled depth, making the procedure safe and predictable, while reducing the risk of scarring or pigmentation problems. Laser skin resurfacing is bloodless, and is performed in our office under light sedation. As a result of this treatment, you are left with more youthful looking skin.
The laser is used to reduce tiny wrinkles, acne scars, and other minor skin imperfections, especially around the mouth and eyes. It can improve sun-damaged and acne-scarred skin problems that often cause concern to both men and women.
Laser resurfacing can be used as an alternative to chemical peel and dermabrasion. The benefits of using this technique are less pain and a faster recovery time. In most cases, it is less costly.
Prior to surgery, Dr. Hashemian and you will discuss the goals for facial improvement. After determining the most appropriate procedure, he will fully describe the procedure, what results to expect, and the costs. The skin is usually pretreated prior to surgery to improve the healing time.
A local anesthetic is given to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the procedure. The area is cleansed and draped. Dr. Hashemian directs the laser beam toward your skin imperfections. The laser quickly and accurately vaporizes the outermost layers of skin just four or five cells in thickness.
In most cases, only one treatment is needed. The initial redness fades in a few weeks to a light pink, which can be camouflaged with cosmetics. The discoloration usually disappears in one to three months. The goal of laser resurfacing is to enhance facial appearance. Expectations by the patient must be realistic and results should be anticipated as improvements rather than total corrections. Results of the surgery depend on many factors such as the size, shape, and location of the imperfection and the patient's heredity, age, and general skin condition.
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Michael M. Hashemian, D.M.D., M.D., FAAOMS, FACOMS
Spring Hill Office: 32 Seven Hills Dr., Spring Hill, Florida 34609
Phone: 352-688-4556
Lecanto Office: 591 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, Florida 34461
Phone: 352-527-8000
Land O'Lakes Office: 2651 Narnia Way, Suite 101 , Land O'Lakes, Florida 34638
Phone: 813-922-1818
West Central Florida Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Michael M. Hashemian provides Oral Surgery procedures including Wisdom Teeth Removal, Dental Implants, Teeth-in-an-Hour, Bone Grafting, Jaw Surgery, Treatment of Facial Trauma, Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Surgery, and Cosmetic Facial Surgery procedures including Facelift, Rhinoplasty,
Eyelid Surgery, Otoplasty, Hair Grafting, and Botox® Cosmetic.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon serves the following West Central Florida communities:
Spring Hill FL, Lecanto FL, Land O'Lakes FL, Crystal River FL,
and these Central Florida counties: Hernando County FL, Brooksville FL, Lutz FL, Pasco County FL, Marion County FL,
Levy County FL, Hillsborough County FL, and Citrus County FL.
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