As we go through life, our baby-smooth skin is subjected to a number of harmful effects that can create fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. What can cause these lines? Aging and heredity are the leading causes. Smoking, sun damage, and alcohol use can accelerate the damage. Other surface imperfections such as moles and acne scars may also develop over the years.

What can Laser Skin Resurfacing do for me?

Laser skin resurfacing rejuvenates the texture and quality of facial skin by gently removing the damaged skin, layer by layer. New cells then form creating a smoother, fresher looking skin. It's effective for fine lines and wrinkles, as well as pigmentation problems, skin blemishes and acne scarring.

Why should I choose The Center for Advanced Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Surgery at the Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai?

The Krieger Eye Institute has some of the area's most renowned eye surgeons, so you know you can count on special care for the delicate area around your eyes. We also have special experience in cosmetic surgery and in laser surgery. Our surgeons are trained and certified in the use of a carbon dioxide laser for our skin resurfacing treatments.

More precision, faster healing

Your surgeon uses a beam of laser energy to vaporize the upper layers of damaged skin at specific, controlled levels of penetration. Because lasers are so precise, there's less discomfort, less risk of scarring, and a shorter recovery than you might experience with a dermabrasion or chemical peel.

Because it's so simple and safe, most procedures can be done in our offices. If you have laser resurfacing together with other cosmetic procedures, such as eyelid surgery or a facelift, your surgery will probably be performed at Sinai's Outpatient Surgical Center.

Is everyone a candidate for laser skin resurfacing?

Talk to our doctors. The best success depends on your skin type and skin color, and whether you're prone to scarring. During your initial consultation, we'll evaluate your skin and your health history. We also need to know if you have recently taken accutane, if you've had viral infections, sun sensitivity, prior chemical peels or dermabrasion.

Our surgeons use the carbon dioxide laser to remove:

• Simple moles and warts
• Wrinkles, sun-aged, and prematurely-aged skin
• Pigmented facial lesions
• Actinic keratosis and keratoses
• Precancerous basal cell carcinoma
• Tattoos
• Port wine stains.

Insurance and financing for your surgery

The removal of pre-cancerous skin growths may qualify for insurance coverage. However, laser skin resurfacing for cosmetic reasons is usually the patient's responsibility. The Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai has an arrangement with Unicorn Financial Services to offer a low interest payment plan for your procedure. For information, call 1-888-519-6444, or ask for an application at our office.

The Center for Advanced Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Surgery at the Krieger Eye Institute is located in the Sinai Medical Office Building at Sinai Hospital. For a consultation about laser skin resurfacing, please call 410-601-8143.

The Center for Advanced Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Surgery at the Krieger Eye Institute
Morton Mower M.D., Medical Office Bldg., 6th Floor
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2411 W. Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215