Micro - Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing

The new gold standard in skin resurfacing that is safe for most skin types delivering dramatic ablative clinical results with minimal discomfort:
    - #1 Antiaging Breakthrough according to WebMD
    - Outperforms any non-CO2 based laser and device
    - Powerfully reverses 5-10 years of skin aging, wrinkles, sun spots
    - Dramatically reduces old acne and trauma related scarring
    - Significantly minimizes risk of future development of skin cancers
    - Effectively decreases dyschromia such as freckles and melasma
                            
The old CO2 Laser Resurfacing had been the gold standard in skin resurfacing for the past couple decades as it achieved unparallel smoothness and reduction of wrinkles that no other modality can match. However, it has fallen out of favor because of significant pain requiring general anesthesia and substantial down time with the complexion appearing bloody raw for at least couple weeks.

The FRACTIONAL technology delivers the CO2 laser energy in a pixel-like fashion where microscopic holes 0.3mm are punched into the skin right next to each other via computer-generated pattern. As outlined in the schematic below, columns of 10600nm CO2 laser energy
penetrate 20% of skin surface area right next to each other.

Energy of Fractional CO2 Laser mushrooms in the papillary dermis --> Skin Tightening  --> Continual Collagen Production up to 6 months

As a result, Micro - Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing achieves true resurfacing efficacy with comfort:

 

  • Simply outperforms any non-CO2 based laser and device for skin rejuvenation
  • Relatively short downtime, typically 5-7 days
  • Minimal discomfort as only topical anesthetics needed for most individuals; additional oral sedatives and intramuscular analgesic available for patients with transportation
  • Safe and effective for virtually all skin surface areas including face, neck, chest, back, arms and hands
  • Potentially may pay for the procedure itself with less need of fillers for wrinkles and age lines, not to mention much less risk of skin cancers
  • May be eligible for most employers' medical flexible spending account
  • Cosmetic appearance continues to improve with stimulation of collagen production up to 6 months after procedure

 

Introduction to Tumescent Liposuction

Liposuction remains the gold standard to offer immediate and gratifying reduction of adiposity so one can fit into clothing much more comfortably. Tumescent liposuction refers to a technique that uses large volumes of very dilute local anesthesia that is injected into the fat causing the targeted areas to be come tumescent, or swollen and firm. Local anesthesia is widely regarded as the safest form of anesthesia. Because local anesthesia persists for many hours there is no need for narcotic pain medications after surgery.

  • No general anesthesia
  • Less painful, more pleasant due to long lasting local tumescent anesthesia
  • Smoother liposuction results due to use of Microcannula
  • Minimal blood loss due to vasoconstriction from large volumes of very dilute local anesthesia
  • Quick recovery, back to work in 3-4 days

Dr. Ting is expertly trained by Dr. Jeffrey Klein (who invented tumescent liposuction) of the art and sciences of liposculpturing of the neck, arms, chest (breast reduction for men), abdomen, flanks (love handles), back rolls, hips, thighs and knees.


Photodynamic Therapy for Acne

Dr. Ting has treated more than 2000 patients with Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for acne and other indications for the past couple years. PDT has become a great alternative for patients who wants to augment their conventional therapies of oral antibiotics and topical medicated creams and to avoid Accutane.

PDT works through photochemical reaction between Levulan or Metvyxia (naturally-occurring break down compound of red blood cell) and a blue light source (410-420nm wavelength) which or a red light source (600-700nm wavelength)

  • Eradicates p. acnes bacteria which are responsible for triggering inflammation around hair follicles
  • Reduces activities of the oil glands thereby minimizing oily complexion. 

Dr. Ting has the experience to precisely prescribe the appropriate mix of incubation time (duration of Levulan or Metvyxia application on face) and exposure time (duration of a blue/red light source exposure) to maximize the clinical results and minimize discomfort.