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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

 

 

Dr. Cruise's philosophy regarding Laser Skin Resurfacing

 

Laser skin resurfacing has gone through a cycle of popularity. It first came into the plastic surgery limelight in the 1980s. In the 1990s its popularity grew. In the 2000’s its role in the plastic surgeons armamentarium has become more clearly defined as we have discovered what it can and cannot do. Its popularity grew in the 1990s because it is very effective at tightening skin as well as rejuvenation. But it can cause redness for a long period of time. Other modalities, such as chemical peeling can produce equally effective results depending on the area. This is the art of plastic surgery; to determine what modalities are most effective at treating each individual problem.

 

I find laser skin resurfacing most effective around the eyes. This is an area where fine wrinkles are common. The CO2 laser has a tendency to lighten skin a little bit. This is often very useful for people with dark circles underneath their eyes. Also, there is often an excess of skin around the eyes which the laser does a wonderful job of tightening. Other areas of the face are also benefited from the CO2 laser but a chemical peel is often better and causes less prolonged redness and lightening of the skin.

 

When you come in for consultation, I will take digital photographs of your face in five different directions. Together we will look at the photographs as well as evaluate your face to decide what option is best for you.