Dr. Diaz is one of the first physicians to offer the Rhytec Portrait Plasma in the Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida area. He is also one of the first 20 physicians to have a Rhytec Portrait Plasma unit in the United States. Dr. Diaz has lectured to other physicians on advance techniques to treat patients with the Rhytec Portrait Plasma procedure.
Rhytec Portrait Plasma skin resurfacing is a procedure that uses plasma to create a new, smooth skin appearance. The plasma “ablates”, or destroys, the outer layers of skin which have been damaged by age, sun, acne, wrinkles, or pigmentation problems or spots. The destruction of the older layers of skin prompts the body to generate a new layer of skin cells which are unaffected by the previous skin condition. New collagen production is activated by this procedure reducing the visible wrinkles with a downtime of 7 to 10 days.
Reasons for Considering Portrait Plasma Skin Resurfacing:
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Reduce or remove facial wrinkles, creases, and lines.
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Improve sun-damaged skin.
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Correct pigmentation problems and spots.
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Effectively treat scars from acne, birthmarks, moles, and tattoos.
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Tighten skin that has lost elasticity due to aging.
General Procedure
First, the face is cleansed of oils in order to prepare for the plasma procedure, and an antibiotic ointment is applied. The plasma is then used to treat various layers of skin in a controlled manner until the appropriate result is achieved. This procedure is commonly performed with a local anesthetic, with or without sedation.
Recovery Process
Generally, post-operative instructions call for plenty of rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time. Antibiotic cream and bandages are applied to the affected area immediately following surgery in order to aid with the healing process, to minimize swelling, and to control the risk of infection. The skin will be red and may ooze. Minimal discomfort should also be expected.
Any discomfort associated with the surgery can be treated with oral medication. While complications are rare, patients can minimize potential problems by carefully following the post-operative directions. Recovery time varies with the extent of the resurfacing and the number of procedures completed.
To know more about the Rhytec Portrait Plasma Resurfacing procedure see our news report with WKRG: Portrait Plasma Resurfacing on the News
Dr. Gus Diaz
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Diaz Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic
Fairhope, Alabama
251-517-5050
Dr. Gus Diaz is a surgeon offering techniques and personalized care in facial plastic surgery and cosmetic laser procedures. We serve patients throughout Baldwin County, Gulf Shores, Fairhope, Daphne, Orange Beach, Foley, and the Mobile Metro Area. To the east we serve patients throughout North Florida including cities such as Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Destin and Panama City. We also serve patients to the west covering Ocean Springs, Biloxi, and Jackson, Mississippi. To the north our patients come from Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama to as far away form Nashville, Tennessee.
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