DOT Fractional Resurfacing
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is DOT Therapy™?
DOT Therapy™(Dermal Optical Thermolysis) is a new and exciting way of reversing the appearance of aged or sun-damaged skin, smoothing wrinkles, and reducing the appearance of acne or other scars. Because DOT Therapy™ delivers the desired outcome with minimal downtime, it is rapidly replacing traditional laser skin resurfacing as the treatment of choice for mild to moderate signs of sun damage.
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What Will DOT Therapy™ Do For Me?
If you have spent years in the sun, especially without adequate sun protection, then you know what it can do to your skin. Wrinkles, skin discoloration, sun-spots and skin laxity may be reduced or eliminated with DOT Therapy™. Also, if you have scars from acne or other skin injuries, then you may also be a candidate for this procedure. Using DOT Therapy™, an innovative, new laser technology, Dr. Hedlund may restore your skin’s youthful appearance within a 30 minute office visit. While the aging process cannot be stopped, with proper care you can maintain your rejuvenated skin’s appearance for many years.
How Does Dot Therapy™ Work?
Dot Therapy™ is the ideal approach for skin rejuvenation. During the procedure, Dr. Hedlund may apply a pattern of tiny scanned pulses of laser energy to your skin. The Dot Therapy™ laser precisely creates thousands of microscopic holes (DOTs) in your skin, which induce immediate skin tightening and stimulate new collagen growth. DOT Therapy™ is designed to improve your skin’s texture and tone and to fight fine lines, deep wrinkles and acne scars.
Unlike older laser technology, DOT Therapy™ leaves islands of healthy tissue surrounding the microscopic DOTs. This enables your skin to heal more rapidly. Afterwards, your skin may be red and a bit agitated, similar to a sunburn. You may also experience some peeling after about three to four days. In most cases, your skin will return to its normal appearance within seven to ten days.
Before the procedure, Dr. Hedlund may apply a topical anesthetic to your skin to help make the treatment more comfortable for you. After the laser procedure is completed, a cold compress is applied. During your recovery period, you will apply a hydrating
lotion to keep your skin moist and to help promote healing. In most cases, you may resume applying make up after about three days.
How Many Treatments Are Required With DOT Therapy?
In most cases, excellent results can be achieved in a single session. However, persons with severe wrinkling or deep acne scars may benefit from a series of treatments spaced about one month apart. Dr. Hedlund will advise you on what results you can reasonably expect.
Call Dr. Stacey Hedlund and her staff at Epiphanea Center For Aesthetic Medicine or visit www.dottherapy.com/patients for more information.