If you want to improve the appearance of your skin, skin rejuvenation or resurfacing may be right for you. Skin rejuvenation can be achieved in a variety of ways, ranging from laser, light, energy-based treatments to chemical peeling and other non-abrasive methods. The result is smoother, clearer and younger-looking skin.

Skin rejuvenation is a treatment to treat your skin, improve its overall appearance and texture.

• Static wrinkles: These wrinkles are always visible and do not change appearance with facial movements.
• Dynamic wrinkles: These are expression lines that can appear as folds when the skin is not moving, and deepen with facial movements or expressions.
• Pigmentation: Freckles, sun spots, melasma, dark spots or other dark spots resulting mainly from exposure to the sun.
• Scars: Result of acne or skin injuries.
• Vascular disease: Visible blood vessels on the surface of the skin, vascular lesions that appear as tiny blood bubbles, or even constant facial flushing.
• Loss of skin tone: Weakening of the skin's support structure (collagen and elastin fibers), which results in loss of skin firmness, or development of cellulite.

The procedure is individualized and you should do it for yourself, not to satisfy someone else's desires or to adapt to any type of ideal image.

• Physically healthy individuals;
• Non smokers;
• Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations of the procedure.

The success and safety of the procedure largely depends on your sincerity during the consultation. You will be asked about your health, desires and lifestyle.

• The reason why you want to undergo the treatment, your expectations and the desired result;
• Medical conditions, previous drug allergies and previous medical treatments;
• Current use of medications, vitamins, natural medicines, tobacco, alcohol and drugs;
• Previous aesthetic treatments.

• Assess your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors,
• Examine and measure your face;
• Take photos for medical records;
• Discuss your options and recommend treatment;
• Discuss likely results of the procedure and any potential risks or complications.

The decision to undergo treatment is personal and it is up to you to decide whether the benefits will achieve your goals and whether the risks and potential complications are acceptable.

You will be asked to sign the consent form to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any potential risks or complications.

• Infection;
• Pigmentation irregularities;
• Changes in texture;
• Irregularities on the skin surface;
• Burns and scars.

It is very important that you ask all your questions directly to the plastic surgeon about the surgical procedure. It is natural to feel a little anxiety, whether it is anticipation of the result or pre-operative stress. Discuss these feelings with your plastic surgeon.

Laser resurfacing improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the entire face, or those that develop in specific regions of the face such as the upper lip and around the eyes. Laser and light treatments, or specially formulated chemical peels , treat pigmentation dysfunction such as sun and age spots.

A careful analysis of your natural color and your skin type will determine the most suitable treatment for you in order to minimize the risk of developing additional pigmentation or loss of pigmentation (skin lightening).
Laser and fractional resurfacing, or mechanical resurfacing such as dermabrasion, can improve the appearance of acne scars, as well as other skin conditions. The degree of healing, your skin type and color will determine the treatment options indicated for you.

A series of treatments are necessary to achieve improvements in skin texture and clarity. Repeated treatments are essential to maintain the results achieved.

Absolute sun protection is essential in the first year after undergoing any of the resurfacing treatments to avoid uneven pigmentation. Diligent sun protection throughout your life will help keep your new skin smoother and younger.

When the procedure is complete, you will be instructed on how to care for the treated skin. You will also receive special instructions, including:
• Specific care for the procedure site,
• Post-operative follow-up with the plastic surgeon.

The results of resurfacing and skin rejuvenation vary depending on the technology or treatment prescribed for you. After treatment, your skin will continue to age naturally and may develop conditions similar to those that were treated, or other skin problems.

Resurfacing and skin rejuvenation procedures can produce marked improvement in the condition of the skin and its overall appearance. Available technologies and treatments are advancing rapidly and you may be surprised at the improvement that can be achieved through relatively simple processes.

Cost is always a consideration in elective procedures. A surgeon's fees can vary based on their experience and the type of procedure performed.

• Surgeon's fees;
• Hospital or surgical center expenses;
• Anesthetist's fees;
• Spending on medicines;
• Medical exams.

When choosing a plastic surgeon to perform this procedure, remember that the surgeon's experience and your good relationship with him or her are as important as the final cost of the surgery.

• Ablative: Resurfacing treatment that removes the upper layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis) at varying levels.
• Dynamic wrinkles: Expression lines that can appear as folds when the skin is not moving and deepen with facial movements or expressions.
• General anesthesia: Drugs and/or gases used during surgery to relieve pain and reduce consciousness.
• Intravenous sedation: Sedatives given by injection into a vein to help you relax.
• Local anesthesia: Drug injected directly into the site of an incision during surgery to relieve pain.
• Loss of skin tone: Weakening of the skin's supporting structure, which results in loss of skin firmness or development of cellulite.
• Nasolabial fold: Deep creases between the nose and mouth.
• Pigmentation: Freckles, sun spots, melasma, dark spots or other deficiencies resulting mainly from sun exposure.
• Scars: Result of acne or skin injuries.
• Vascular diseases: Visible blood vessels on the surface of the skin, vascular lesions that appear as tiny blood bubbles, or constant facial flushing.

Use this list as a guide during your consultation
• Are you a specialist by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery?
• Have you been trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?
• How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
• Is the installation of the procedure room in your office authorized by the Health Surveillance of your city?
• Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
• What is expected of me so that the best results are obtained?
• Where and how will the procedure be performed?
• Which surgical technique is recommended for my case?
• How long can I expect to recover, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
• What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
• How are complications treated?