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Procedures Performed
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction
  • Liposuction
  • Face Lift
  • Neck Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Dermabrasion
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Gynecomastia

 

Dr. Cruise serves the following areas:

  • Orange County,
  • Irvine,
  • Newport Beach,
  • San Diego,
  • Los Angeles,
  • Beverly Hills,
  • Southern California.

 

Laser Skin Resurfacing

 

 

After the Laser Skin Resurfacing procedure

 

The procedure itself will take about 1 to 2 hours.

 

Immediately. Immediately after the laser skin resurfacing Dr. Cruise will apply ointment to your face. The local anesthesia, if used, will still be effective and you will not have much pain. Dr. Cruise is a strong advocate of good pain relief so you will be given as much pain medication as necessary both immediately after the operation and for the next 4 to 5 days. Of course, there will be swelling and bruising but there is surprisingly little pain. You must lay with your head up for the first week so that your face does not swell.

 

That evening. It is recommended that you take it easy. You can walk around, eat, but not too much more. You must sit and lay with your head up on at least 3 pillows. You should take as much pain medication as necessary and try to go to sleep early. Apply ice packs every 2 hours for the first 24 hours and reapply the ointment as necessary. You will be given medication to help keep the swelling down as well as to prevent infection. Your face will ooze somewhat.

 

First 48 hours. The next day you should take a shower and let the cold water gently trickle over your face. This is all that is necessary to clean it. Do not use hot water as this will make the swelling worse. When you are done reapply the ointment and keep your head elevated at all times. You will look worse than you feel but the swelling will go down markedly within a couple days.

 

First week. After about 7 to 10 days your skin will heal. It should be completely healed by 14 days. It will be quite pink for an additional two weeks and somewhat pink for probably another 2 months. As soon as healing is complete you will notice a marked improvement of your skin quality as well as a marked tightening. Final improvement will not be seen until about 6 months.