Facial CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Laser technology is the application of a light of great intensity concentrated on a point. In that case, when the lights is concentrated on a single point the equipment is used as surgical scalpel, that is to say to carry out any surgical procedure, of general surgery or in this case of Aesthetic Surgery.
In the case of Laser CO2 equipment (Carbonic Anhydride) it can be coupled, also with a Scanner with which is controlled, not alone the depth of the treatment, as the duration of the same one and the superficial quantity of tissue to treat. With the Scanner we can treat single pathological lesions of the skin, but also the superficial and deep wrinkles, product of the normal process of aging, being denominated to this procedure: Facial Laser Resurfacing.
Facial Laser Resurfacing with laser of CO2 has revolutionized the surgical treatment of the wrinkles of the face. With this procedure we can treat the entirety of the facial wrinkles making them practically disappear in a single session of Laser. The conventional treatment of face wrinkles for surgery, the Facial Lifting, has precise indications that have not been replaced by the laser. There are wrinkles of difficult solution, like the peri-buccal ones, those of the forehead, etc. that can be solved with the CO2 Laser in the same surgical act.
That is to sy, these two treatments are complementary in the global treatment of the wrinkles of the face.
Laser Resurfacing is a method for which a controlled EPIDERMO-TERMOLISIS of the superficial layers of the skin is carried out. The treatment can be done with local or general anesthesia and in all the cases it is of quick recovery and with spectacular results.
The treatment of the face wrinkles with Laser of CO2 is ideal in those incipient cases of relatively young patient in with being to appear the first wrinkles and with this treatment, they delayed the facial aging in several years.
Also in those patients that cannot be subjected for reasons of general health to a great surgery like it is it the conventional Facial Lifting.
The wrinkles that are frequently treat with this procedure are:
a) Complete facial resurfacing
b) Wrinkles of the forehead
c) Peri-oral winkles
d) Wrinkles around the eyes
Decalogue of the Aesthetic Medicine patient
Aesthetic medicine is an integration of social medicine, preventive, curative and rehabilitation medicine for the community. Its ultimate purpose is the construction and reconstruction of physical and mental balance.
Here, a decalogue of criteria that should be followed to approach aesthetic medicine in the most effective and safe way possible, according to SEME (Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine)
1.- Educate yourself: Do not settle for an article in the press, television or the Internet, you must check and see the official certificates that indicate that you are in an authorized aesthetic medicine clinic.
2.- Ask for all the explanations: The aesthetic doctor will always make a complete visit and diagnosis before any treatment. Likewise, he will explain the entire procedure, limitations and possible complications. Always check with your doctor about “informed consent.”
3.- The best cure is prevention: If you start thinking now about what it will be like in ten years and consult your aesthetic doctor, he will tell you the best way to start healthy lifestyle habits to get the most out of your current treatments. and that the passage of time be as least harmful as possible to your health and your image.
4.- Evaluate the alternatives: Think about the possible methods of intervention and, in case of doubt, the ideal is to opt for the least invasive solution. It is true that gentle techniques have gentle results, but also slight complications. And you can always opt for the most invasive solution when you are clear.
5.- Say no to “quick and immediate” beauty: You must be careful with those who promise too much, beware of miracles, magicians and above all you must have confidence in the advice of the expert professional, even if it is not what you want hear. Do not insist on “something else”.
6.- Request the documentation and the professional responsible for your treatment: Name and membership number of the attending physician, details of the treatment techniques used, the medicines or medical devices and the equipment used (composition, brand, etc. .).
7.- Do not take the result for granted: You should not go to the aesthetic doctor as if it were a walk or something innocuous, it is a medical treatment, therefore, you should think and reflect, as you would before any other medical professional.
8.- Explain the aesthetic objective of your consultation: You must clearly describe to the aesthetic doctor what you want to achieve, what your expectations are and make sure that he has understood it. You must ask him to inform you if aesthetic medicine is capable of achieving the expected result and through what means.
9.- Do not point to unattainable models: You have to be realistic, famous media figures and models are often not “real”, since there are currently thousands of tricks (almost magical) in the media such as Photoshop. Instead, ask your doctor to help you make the best of your features and condition.
10.- Contact only certified professionals with years of experience.
Medical Recertification
A very important issue in the medical world is RECERTIFICATION.
This procedure of strict compliance in the Anglo-Saxon world and some Latin American countries, Argentina among them, aims to periodically supervise the suitability or continuing education of doctors, thus ensuring that the provision they provide and therefore the care that their patients receive, is the appropriate one.
This periodic and necessary procedure must be supervised exclusively by the medical authorities, and not by state agencies outside the profession, since only a doctor can evaluate the activity of another doctor and this evaluator is subject to the relevant medical organizations such as the WTO, Medical Colleges, etc.
The Ministry of Health and Environment, in the case of Spain, should be the guarantor of this process and lay the foundations on which it should be carried out, but not be the executing arm of it.
Recertification must be carried out by every doctor who practices medicine, whether in the private or state sphere, and must adhere to strict regulations agreed upon and supervised by them, to determine transparency and fairness.
In my view, in Spain the “non-compulsory, nor universal enrollment” should not fall on the Medical Colleges as is usually done, but on the Ministry of Health, who in this way would also guarantee the Recertification process.
Enrollment should be universal; Every doctor who practices medicine, whether in the state or private sphere, should be registered, that is: “Authorized to practice medicine” and this registration should be free and for the purposes of control by the State and not in the possession of the colleges Regional doctors for which it is necessary to “register and pay an annual fee for it”.
In this way, the “registration” would help the doctor to practice throughout the country without the need to be “registered” in each Medical College where he needs to practice. It would also serve to carry out a strict census of the doctors who practice the profession, their demographic distribution and the real needs of the system.
EVENTS: Aesthetic Conferences
Some photographs of the events of Dr. Esbry about Aesthetic.
Presentation about “Threads Lift” at the Institute of Medical Sciences
Last Thursday May 12, Dr. Esbry gave the presentation about “Threads Lift” in an event held at the Institute of Medical Sciences of Alicante.
This presentation was the first of a circuit of conferences related to cosmetic medicine whose aim is to bring patients to the aesthetic sector, solve all doubts and strengthen the bonds of trust with ICM center specialist.
The event started at 19:00, with the presentation of Dr. Luis de Teresa Parreno, manager of the forefront clinic.
The lecture consisted of 2 parts. The technical part was dictated by Beatriz Belenguer, senior technician in Integral Aesthetics and Oncology, backed by extensive training and over 15 years of professional experience.
The medical part was dictated by Dr. Jorge Esbry, aesthetic surgeon in London with more than 35 years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery who has held management positions in various hospitals located in countries such as Argentina, United States, Spain and UK where he has been perfecting their operating techniques and evolving in his profession.
The extensive experience of these specialists, instruments and cutting-edge techniques with high levels of safety and accuracy bring the best results to the patient.
During the talk they solved all the questions asked by the audience.
Elevation of the tail of the brows
This is a procedure that can be carried out on its own or in conjunction with any of the operations mentioned previously.
Indications: This operation is indicated when, due to this lowering of the tail of the brows, the face acquires a permanently sad and fatigued look. The sides of the forehead are also involved in this operation as this reduces the ageing sensation.
Procedure: Two methods can be used: One is the undermining of the skin of the sides of the forehead and the external angles of the brows in a deep plane and their elevation and fixation by means of a small biodegradable implant (Endotime Lift). The other procedure, much simpler, economical, and of quick recovery, is the external fixation with special threads.
Surgical elevation: This procedure consists of a small scar, hidden by the hair. There is undermining of the skin of the sides of the forehead until reaching the brows. A small biodegradable implant of Vicryl is placed on the bones of the skull (Endotime Lift). This implant keeps the tissues fixed and gives the necessary fibrosis, thus prolonging the effect of the operation.
Anaesthesia: I generally use local anaesthesia, following sedation, so that the patient can return home after a short period of rest.
Sutures: These are removed after 7 days and the scar is imperceptible.
Recovery: 7 days approximately.
About Partial Lifting (Mini Lifting)
Indications: When only the lower half the face is treated. This is a procedure used in cases of incipient wrinkles, usually in younger patients who want to overcome the ageing process, but do not need a complete lifting. The lower part of the cheeks is lifted, thus improving the facial contour. This can also be done in conjunction with an elevation of the tail of the brows. If the patient so wishes, a resurfacing with Co2 Laser can be carried out at the same time.
Procedure: Undermining of the skin of the cheeks with traction towards the ears tightened in order to lengthen the duration of the results. Resurfacing can be peri-oral, peri-orbital, or off the forehead.
Scars: Scars are located either in front of, or inside, the ear, with a slight continuation behind it. The resurfaced area acquires a pink pigmentation that lasts for 3 to 4 months.
Sutures: Sutures are removed 7 to 10 days after the operation or, in some cases, they are self-disolving.
Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia with oor without previous sedation, depending on the patient’s emotional state. In either case hospitalisation is not necessary and the patient can return home after the operation.
Recovery: Being a less aggressive procedure than a total lifting, recovery time is shorter and can vary from 5 to 8 days, extending to 10 if there has been resurfacing.
Complete Facial Lifting: Procedure, scars, sutures, recovery
It is an important aspect of aesthetic surgery procedures. Facial lifting is indicated in people who have lost the elasticity of the skin of the face, with the consequent formation of wrinkles, deep furrows, hanging of the chin line, formation of bags under eyes, collapse of the skin of the superior eyelids, etc.
Facial lifting can be: COMPLETE FACIAL LIFTING
Indications: When a patient needs surgical restauration of the whole face, it is necesary to proceed to surgical resection of the skin of the superior and inferior eyelids, as well as surgical resection of the fat contained in the bags of the superior and inferior lids.
The same procedure is applicable when treating the wrinkles of the neck, and the elevation of the tail of the eyebrows. These procedures may call for the necessity of a partial resurfacing of the peri-oral or peri-orbital areas, respectively.
Procedure: In order to carry out the above mentioned procedures, it is necessary to undermine the entire skin of the face, for its elevation and traction up and behind, and resection of the redundant skin. Internally it is possible to proceed to the tightening of deeper tissues in order to obtain a firmer result. The resurfacing is carried out with CO2 Laser, which eliminates the finer wrinkles that surgery cannot reach.
Scars: The resulting scars are located in such places that they are practically unnoticeable. The most visible scars is located in front of the ear and, in some cases, inside it.
Sutures: Sutures are removed within 7 to 10 days after the operation or, in some cases, they are self-disolving.
Anaesthesia: In general it is local anaesthesia, following sedation. In most cases the patient can return home after a short period of rest (2 to 3 hours). If necesary it can be done under general anesthesia.
Recovery: This varies from individual to individual but, in general, the post-operatory inflammation and haematomas last from 10 to 15 days. In cases of resurfacing, the patient will need to take additional precautions such as the use of creams, sun protectors, etc.
Professional aesthetics surgeons in London and Alicante
We are working every day to give our clients the best quality service. For that reason, we offer the first consultation for free. You can come to one of our clinics and we can do the first chek-up, having a nice conversation about your beauty wishes and the possibilities to obtain them.
We are located in 4 different clinics situated in Spain and London. Find us in the clinic that is closer to you. We are prepared to give you the best care:
Centro Médico Rojales
Calle La Marina, 19 03170 Rojales Alicante, Spain.
Tel: +34 629 35 39 89
Clínica Praxis
Calle Doctor Brotons, Poveda 28 03560 El Campello, Alicante, Spain.
Tel: +34 629 35 39 89
Swiss Care Clinic
386-388 Green Lanes Palmers Green LONDON – N13 5XQ
Harley Health Village
64 Harley St. LONDON
Our aesthetic surgeries in the face zone
Within our services, one of our specialities are the surgeries in the face zone. These kind of cosmetic surgeries are one of the most demanded. Our professional has a very huge experience in:
Facelift
Facelift is a surgical procedure to tighten and lift loose skin and muscles, reversing the effects of time and gravity on the face.
As we age our faces sag, which leads to a drooping appearance and the formation of hanging cheeks, loss of a firm chin line and nose to mouth folds. Pockets of fat also commonly form beneath the eyes, giving the appearance of constant fatigue. Chin and neck distinction can be lost and delicate neck skin can become crêpey.
Facelift surgery can address all these concerns, restoring a youthful firmness to the face and improving the neck. Facelifts may be full or partial, depending on the areas of most concern. The surgeon will discuss all options.
Nose remodelling
More people are unhappy with the appearance of their nose than that of any other facial feature. People may feel their nose is too large, or may be unhappy with its shape, crookedness or even a bump. Whatever the dissatisfaction, nose remodelling can provide a solution. Rhinoplasty may also be used to correct structural deformities and alleviate breathing problems.
Eye lift
As we age, the effects of gravity and the loss of skin elasticity cause drooping around the eyes. Excess skin below the eye causes wrinkles and bulging, while on the upper lid drooping skin can hang over the lashes.
Eye lift surgery can improve the appearance of both the upper and lower lids, removing excess fat and skin layers and restoring a smoother, more youthful look.
Dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are facial injectable treatments designed to restore youthful volume to the face and minimise, or even erase, lines and wrinkles.
As we age, elastin and collagen break down, our faces lose volume and lines and wrinkles form. Fillers can be used to add volume to areas of the face or to treat specific wrinkles.
Fillers are often a good treatment for younger people who do not wish to undergo surgery to achieve a younger, fresher-looking appearance.
Fillers are also used to restore plumpness to ageing lips or to alter the volume and shape of thin lips.
35 years of experience in aesthetic and repair surgery
The aesthetic and repair surgery is an art where the surgeon molds with his hands the appearance of his patients. Doctor Jorge Esbry is a true artist and a prominent figure in this field. He has more than 35 years of experience and has on his back an extensive plethora of procedures.
During his career he has holded managerial positions in diverse hospitals localized in countries like Argentina, the United States of America, Spain and England; specializing in the areas of burns, cleft lips, aesthetic and cancer surgery; and has worked with patients of all ages.
In Alicante, where he currently lives, he has performed his job in the clinic of Vista Hermosa, among other healthcare centres. In addition, he has his own brand of clinics, Transformations Spain. Besides his work in Alicante, he is certified in London and works for a well-known clinic.
Doctor Jorge Esbry has a lively and inquisitive personality to which he adds up a vocation as strong as steel. That alone has granted him a place in multiple hospitals cooperating with multitude of specialists with which he has improved his surgery skills and has evolved in his profession. Also, Doctor Esbry owns state-of-the-art tools and techniques which, together with high levels of security and precision, achieves wonderful results in the patients.
At the time of surgery, he is very thorough in every step he does, so that he gets the amazing results he looks for, avoiding any postoperative pain. With great sense of aesthetic and very ingrained professional ethics, he works for the patient’s well-being, doing whatever he is able to reach the goals the patient asks for. Empathy with the surgeon is key to entrust him your appearance, that’s why Doctor Esbry is a surgeon who likes to connect with the patient to carry out his job.