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care commercials overwhelm us on every television channel. The aisles
of the discount and department stores are a maze of products offering
solutions to those looking for healthy, glowing, and younger-looking
skin. As more and more of us reach an age where we want to look as young as we feel, there seems to be more questions than answers. Answers are what Dr. Steve Zakany, medical director of Aesthetic Solutions, is ready to provide for those looking beyond the beauty counter to find a way to look as young and healthy as they feel. “Skin care and the ability to help people feel better about how they look has interested me for quite some time,” Dr. Zakany says. “I am board certified in family practice but have always been interested in this area, so a few years ago I shifted my practice to laser and aesthetic medicine.” Aesthetic Solutions’ primary patient base are those Baby Boomers who are not going into the next phase of their lives “without a fight,” he adds with a chuckle. And as the population in our area continues to age, it is a growing and demanding market. Anyone who has skin pigmentation problems, sun damage, or would like to see fewer wrinkles when they look in the mirror can benefit from the clinic’s services, Dr. Zakany says. The area of skin resurfacing is what makes Dr. Zakany the most enthusiastic because of the options available for patients. Laser treatment for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation is a rapidly changing and growing field. “The technology is moving forward quickly, and we are excited to be a part of that rapid progression,” he states. The newest tool in Dr. Zakany’s office is the Lumenis TotalFX Bridge Therapy Fractional CO2 laser technology. While it sounds complex, Dr. Zakany says the process is safe, simple, and most importantly, has a much speedier recovery time than many other types of facial resurfacing therapies. “Anyone who looks into laser skin resurfacing treatments will discover that CO2 laser technology is the most effective of all types of laser therapies on the market today,” he points out. “It is the gold standard and has been for the last 20 years.” This new development is the most exciting innovation yet, he adds. “It has only been available for just over six months, but we are already seeing major benefits to our patients in results and recovery times.” Many people have been afraid of traditional ablative laser therapies because they are worried about using general anesthesia. They are also unsure about the long recovery times, oozing and scabbing, as well as skin pigment changes. According to Dr. Zakany, these are minimized when patients choose the Fractional CO2 laser technology for their treatments. “Prior to these developments, laser treatments basically destroyedthe whole skin layer,” he explains. “Now we are just basically creating softer skin and improving skin tone by penetrating the upper dermal layer and allowing the softer skin to emerge.” Fractional CO2 laser therapy doesn’t take away the entire layer of skin. What it does is create a combination of shallow skin destruction and narrow deep laser penetrations, which leaves greater volumes—or bridges—of skin untreated for faster recovery. There are different levels of the Fractional CO2 laser therapy, which vary in depth and size of the laser penetration. This allows for more customized treatments for patients. According to Dr. Zakany, deeper wrinkles and scars are most effectively treated by penetrating deep into the problem areas, while more shallow, higher percentage skin ablation treat surface issues better. “Fractional CO2 therapies allow us to tailor treatment to our individual patient needs more than ever before, while taking into consideration their skin type and pigmentation.” Dr. Zakany has been using Fractional CO2 therapies in his practice for some time, but he is most excited by the potential of the TotalFX treatments because they will help patients achieve more satisfying results, he states. “As each improvement has been made in the use of Fractional CO2 therapies, we have seen more effective results as well as decreased recovery times for our patients.” For example, with conventional CO2 ablative laser treatment recovery can take up to one month. With the Fractional treatment, that time is reduced to as few as three to six days. It is much more feasible for most people to take a long weekend for recovery than to try to take a month off of work and family activities. For those people considering facial resurfacing and other skin therapies, Dr. Zakany strongly suggests that they do the research before settling on a treatment plan. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” he stresses. It is also important to look on the Internet for information about treatment therapies and companies offering those services. “We offer a free consultation, as do most reputable doctors and facilities offering these kinds of treatments. I am always willing to discuss options with patients as we develop a treatment plan. It is one of the reasons we offer a full range of laser and aesthetic options for our clients.” There are a lot of good therapies out there, he adds. But there is also a lot of junk. Consumers have to be aware and do their homework before handing over their money for procedures. As medical director for Aesthetic Solutions, Dr. Zakany supervises all of the treatment plans and procedures for patients to ensure they meet his high standards of quality and effectiveness. He is a member of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery, as well as the National Council on Laser Excellence. In addition to laser treatments, Aesthetic Solutions offers a full line of medical-grade skin care products, vitamins, and nutritionals. Dr. Zakany and his staff are also specialists in skin tightening, hair removal, reduction of spider veins, and cosmetic injection products from Botox, Restylane, Radiesse, and Juvederm. Aesthetic Solutions is located at 2770 Dagny Way, Suite 109 in Lafayette. For more information about the wide range of services and products they offer, visit the Web site at www.aestheticsolutionsinc.com or call their office at 303-666-1199. |
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