Visible signs of aging and UV damage to the skin such as fine lines and wrinkles, surface irregularities and pigmentation may be corrected using a variety of specialized technologies and treatments.

Treatment may simply correct surface conditions, or may dramatically remodel the skin, resulting in improved skin tone, firmness and texture.

Peels improve skin clarity and color, resulting in a more radiant and youthful complexion. Lasers, including fractionated treatment may treat select concerns such as discoloration, vascular lesions and vesseles, or completely resurface the skin treating fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring and other surface irregularities.

Results range from temporarily refreshing the skin, to more long-term improvement. Continued treatment and proper skincare including UV protection will help to maintain your results.

In most cases, procedures have little to no downtime. You can return to normal activity and lifestyle immediately following your procedure. Possible side effects include minimal bruising, swelling and redness that may last from 24 hours to several days depending on the treatment.

articles and Lectures

Presentations:

Eyelid Avoidance and Management of Laser Resurfacing Complications, International Symposium on Aesthetic Surgery, Atlanta, GA, 1996.

Eyelid Anatomy, Avoidance and Management of Laser Resurfacing Complications, Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons, Medical Association of Georgia, 1996.

Books:

Codner, MA. Ed. Techniques in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Series. Lasers and Non-Surgical Rejuvenation, Eds. DiBernardo, B., Pozner, J. Elsevier. In press. 2008.

Publications:

Codner, MA. Temporary Tarsorrhaphy Suture to Prevent or Treat Scleral Show and Ectropion Secondary to Laser Resurfacing or Laser Blepharoplasty. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 106(3): 726-727, 2000.

Codner, MA. Discussion of Rosenberg, GJ. Temporary Tarsorrhaphy suture to prevent or treat scleral show and ectropion secondary to Laser Resurfacing or Laser Blepharoplasty. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 104(7), 2245, 2000.