Today's active lifestyles subject many Atlanta cosmetic surgery patients' skin to sun and wind overexposure, while others may be genetically predisposed to early signs of aging. While many surgical procedures to improve the aging face including facelift, browlift and eyelid surgery may improve some lines and wrinkles, superficial changes in the skin may persist. As people age it is well-recognized that the balance between collagen and elastin in the skin changes and in most patients the skin becomes thinner. Combined with texture and pigment changes associated with sun exposure, these problems may contribute greatly to premature aging.

Many Atlanta patients are concerned with crows feet and superficial face lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Some are looking for improvements in the fine lines around the mouth and others are looking to remove "age spots," pigmentary changes in the skin. All of these concerns are usually best addressed with a skin resurfacing procedure, sometimes in combination with facial surgery such as facelift, browlift, or eyelid surgery.

Skin resurfacing is the controlled removal of the outer layers of the skin and may be performed through a variety of techniques. When the skin heals brand new collagen and elastin is formed to replace the worn and damage skin removed, restoring a more youthful appearance and eliminating lines, wrinkles, and age spots. Depending on the specific problems and condition of the skin, resurfacing techniques may include chemical peeling, laser treatment, nitrogen plasma resurfacing, or abrasion. In many cases a combination of techniques is recommended. During your consultation at Milton Hall Plastic Surgery, we will discuss your specific goals and review photographs to better understand the expected results. Skin resurfacing is effective for both men and women and is an important part of many facial rejuvenation regimens.

Call 770-753-0053 to schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon: Dr. Gallups or Dr. Beaty at the Milton Hall Plastic Surgery Center.  They will be happy to answer any questions you may have about plastic surgery.  Dr. Gallups or Dr. Beaty welcome patients from all over Georgia, as well as other states and countries.