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Dr. Rapaport's N-Lite Laser Wrinkle Reduction
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What causes wrinkles ?
Wrinkles can be the result of any one, or a combination of factors including
loss of collagen, sun damage, smoking, alcohol consumption and also hormonal
changes. Aging itself is a large contributing factor. Collagen can decrease
at a rate of 1% per year after the age of 40. Sun exposure accelerates
the aging process and loss of collagen. It also damages the collagen fibers
so that it may no longer support the upper layers of the skin, which results
in the formation of wrinkles.
What to expect during treatment
?
The NLite laser treatment by Dr. Rapaport for wrinkle reduction is noninvasive
and does not require general or local anesthesia. IT is a non-oblative
laser and does not wound the surface of the skin eliminating pose treatment
case. The light from the NLite laser targets the tissue under the skin
surface stimulating new collagen growth. The new collagen growth falls
in the cracks or the void in the wrinkle, reducing the crease in the wrinkle.
Treatments can take as little as 1 minute up to 30 minutes per treatment
depending upon the area and number of wrinkles to be treated. There is
no pain associated with this treatment. Some patients may feel a slight
warming sensation.
What should I expect after
treatment?
Unlike other laser treatments there is no pain, redness or damage to the
skins surface associated with this treatment. Makeup or moisturizer may
be applied immediately after treatment and patients are able to return
to their normal activities including work or sports. Patients may participate
in outside activities without fear of sensitivity to sunlight. The full
response from a single treatment will not be seen for 60-90 days. Once
the change has occurred, it will not diminish for many months. Dr. Jeffrey
Rapaport may also recommend a skin care regiment to enhance the laser
treatment.
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updated: 11/11/2000