Skin Resurfacing St. Louis - Skin Rejuvenation Missouri

Do you have fine lines on your face that you would like to improve? If so, you may be a candidate for facial skin resurfacing.

Skin resurfacing can be accomplished in many different ways. Prescription – strength cosmetics , such as those from Skin Medica can help improve the skin appearance and texture in patients with mild facial changes. In patients with moderate to severe skin irregularities, Dr. Cabbabe recommends chemical peels or laser resurfacing. Chemical peels can be done with varying strengths of glycolic and phenol acid to achieve the desired results. Laser resurfacing, although more costly, can also improve the appearance and texture of the face. Common lasers used for skin resurfacing include CO2 lasers, including fraxel.

Dr. Cabbabe incorporates his experience with reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face to give his patients the best results possible to meet their desires. He is an expert in cosmetic, reconstructive and minimally invasive facial plastic surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Cabbabe will carefully examine you and will make recommendations in order to help you achieve your desired result.

We believe that patients, their desires, and anatomy are all unique. Dr. Cabbabe believes that the key to a successful surgery is proper planning and discussion with the patient about their goals. Therefore, Dr. Cabbabe evaluates each patient and creates a customized surgical plan for all of his patients to meet their expectations. To schedule a consultation, call us at 314-842-5885 or complete the contact us form.

Preparing for Surgery

Dr. Cabbabe will ask that you refrain from taking any aspirin, plavix, Coumadin or any other type of blood thinner.

Recovering from Surgery

Redness may be present on the face from a few to several days, depending on the strength of the agent or laser used. Dr. Cabbabe will ask that you keep ice on the surgical site to decrease this. He will also ask you to keep your head elevated to decrease swelling. Patients who receive deep peels or laser resurfacing often require prescriptions to prevent infections on the face as well.