Sun exposure, squinting, and smiling. They all contribute to the winkles that appear on your face. You may have noticed them around your eyes or mouth. And you may have realized how they alter your appearance, making you look tired, sad, or older. Fine skin wrinkles are a fact of life. And now, so is treating them, right in the office, with a CO₂ laser.

Physicians around the world are using the NovaPulse^TM laser and a technique called "cosmetic skin resurfacing" to reduce wrinkles without scalpels or stiches. Instead, the doctor guides a laser beam over the wrinkled skin. This removes the outer layers, and the healing process results in a firmer, smoother appearance.

Patients are treated with the NovaPulse^TM laser right in the office of Dr. Bakos, often under local anesthetic, and may return to work after 1-2 weeks. The treated areas will be red from some time after treatment and Dr. Bakos will provide directions on how to care for the area as it heals. Steps may include application of ointment, avoidance of sunlight, and other appropriate measures. Additional follow-up visits allow her to monitor progress. A reduction in wrinkles may be immediately noticeable.

Also Dr. Bakos can use the CO₂ laser for the treatment of a variety of other skin conditions including the removal of moles and blemishes. In each case, she will determine whether laser treatment is appropriate for you. Since the results can vary depending on you age, skin type, and condition, she will also discuss how much improvement you might expect.

The presence of laser technology in this office is your assurance that your doctor is providing the most advanced care available.

Ask how laser treatment can help you look and feel your best!