Introduction
As an add-on to facial surgery, Dr. David Harley often performs facial skin resurfacing using state-of-the-art chemical peels. This helps to maximize overall results and elevate your confidence. As a double-board-certified facial expert focused exclusively on procedures for the face and neck, Dr. Harley utilizes a finely honed sense of artistry and painstaking precision to deliver a natural-looking outcome tailored to your needs.
Dr. Harley performs facial skin resurfacing by applying a laser or chemical peel to the complexion, removing imperfections and blemishes to produce a more attractive, balanced appearance. This procedure improves and expands upon your surgical results, helping achieve a more comprehensive, age-reversing transformation.
Medium peels are typically performed with stronger acids, such as trichloroacetic acid (TCA), which can be used at concentrations of 15% or 30%. They are perfect for combating entrenched wrinkles and folds, uneven pigmentation, and sun damage without lasers or injections.
Using this powerful resurfacing modality, light-based energy is applied to the skin, causing controlled damage and leading to the regeneration and remodeling of skin collagen and elastin. The result of CO2 laser skin resurfacing is a more youthful, rested appearance with improvements in texture (wrinkles), tone (laxity), and discoloration (pigmentation), among others. Downtime for this procedure can range from 7-14 days, and in Dr. Harley’s practice, it is combined with facelift, neck lift, eyelid lift, and brow lift, so that procedural downtime is shared.
If you are frustrated by a dull skin tone and poor skin texture, you may make an excellent candidate for a chemical peel or CO2 laser resurfacing procedure in Cashiers, North Carolina. As with all aesthetic procedures, it is important that you are healthy and have realistic expectations when choosing facial skin rejuvenation. Our individualized chemical peels and laser resurfacing procedures are performed in conjunction with facial surgery to maximize results and more comprehensively rewind the clock on aging. Whether you are dealing with sun damage, fine lines and creases, or acne scarring, a chemical peel or laser procedure can revitalize your look and leave you feeling more confident.
Our customized facial skin resurfacing sessions in the SC areas provide the following key benefits:
You will need to start with a private in-person or virtual consultation with Dr. Harley. This one-on-one process will allow the doctor to carefully analyze your facial anatomy, discuss your aesthetic goals, and review all surgical options, including incision placement, anesthesia, and expected outcomes. The consultation and discussion with Dr. Harley helps ensure that your surgical plan is personalized, safe, and aligned with your vision for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation.
For nearly 20 years, the practice of Dr. David Harley has been a destination practice. As a patient, you will be fully supported and fully connected throughout the process and beyond. Your journey will begin with a consultation, whether virtual, via telephone, or in person, followed by a trip to Cashiers, NC, for the procedure. Our concierge-type practice provides white glove service from beginning to end. You will be assisted with any questions you might have regarding travel arrangements and accommodations.
On the day of your procedure, Dr. Harley and his team will welcome you into their state-of-the-art facility and help you settle into a comfortable surgical suite, answering any last-minute questions and reviewing your individualized care plan. You will then receive oral sedation combined with local anesthesia, which helps keep you asleep and numb throughout your procedure.
The procedure will go by quickly for you, since you will be relaxed and asleep, and you will have no pain. Once the procedure is completed, you will be awakened and a soft elastic dressing will be applied. Your caregiver, hopefully a friend or family member, will transport you to your local accomodations, where you will relax comfortably and rest until your follow-up appointment the following day.
Your Guide to Post-Facial Skin Resurfacing Care
The total downtime associated with your chemical peel or laser resurfacing procedure can vary depending on its intensity. Regardless of the type of procedure you underwent, you will need to be vigilant about using sunscreen when outdoors, as your skin will be especially sensitive.
Be sure to follow all of Dr. Harley’s aftercare instructions for the best results.
The cost of facial skin resurfacing in Cashiers and in the Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC, areas varies, as each procedure is highly customized to your needs and comfort levels. These procedures are generally not performed as stand-alone procedures, so your overall pricing can vary. Rest assured, Dr. Harley’s team will make sure you leave your private consultation with a clear picture of all costs and expenses associated with a chemical peel in North Carolina.
For nearly 20 years, double-board-certified facial expert Dr. David Harley has provided patients with nuanced, natural-looking outcomes and access to today’s most sophisticated treatment modalities. Dr. Harley has earned a reputation for precision and artistry when performing minimally invasive facial procedures using only local anesthesia. In combination with his extensive training background and innate skill, he is known for his compassionate approach. He is available via email, texting, or cell phone around the clock to support patients long after they leave the office.
To learn more about how a facial skin resurfacing procedure can elevate your overall aesthetic results after surgery and help you achieve the more flawless complexion you envision, please reach out to our team today to book an introductory consultation.