Newport Beach Plastic Surgery | Dr. Hendrick's Blog

Many patients who enter the Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center looking and feeling more tired and older than they would like, walk out with a whole new outlook on life. Best of all, the process is quick, virtually painless and highly effective.

What is the secret to our success (and our patients’ happiness)? Laser skin renewal treatments. Our Cynosure® Affirm™ CO2 LaserSkinRenewal system helps to reverse the normal signs of aging and sun damage by minimizing skin discolorations, wrinkles and photo aging. The lasers help stimulate the production of collagen on the skin to aid in tissue tightening and helping the skin appear more youthful.

How long does the process take?

Laser skin renewal treatments can take 15-30 minutes, depending on the area(s) to be treated. Some patients may only require one treatment, while others may need additional treatments to achieve the desired results.

What is the downtime after treatment?

One of the best aspects of laser skin renewal treatments is that normal activities can be resumed immediately after treatment. Because each patient is unique, some patients may experience some swelling or redness 1-2 days after treatment. Positive results can be seen immediately after treatment.

Laser skin renewal makes it easier than ever to erase the signs of aging and the harsh effects of the environment. If you would like to learn more, please contact Orange County cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Douglas Hendricks at the Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center for a free consultation.

Time, the environment and heredity have a way of leaving visible marks on a person’s face, neck, hands or body. While invasive cosmetic surgery is a viable alternative for many people to help alter their appearance, non-invasive laser skin renewal is an excellent option to help people who have:

• Loose skin
• Wrinkles
• Uneven skin tone
• Dark under eye circles
• Enlarged pores
• Sun damaged skin

Laser skin renewal is a fast, safe and effective way to smooth and vaporize the skin and stimulate new collagen growth. While the patient will begin to see positive results immediately after treatment, the skin will continue to improve over time. It is important to realize that there may be some redness and swelling in the days following the treatment, but this is temporary.

Most of Dr. Hendricks’ patients who have inquired about laser skin renewal feel that they appear older and more tired than they actually are. Dr. Hendricks utilizes the Cynosure® Affirm™ CO2 LaserSkinRenewal system to bring new life and vitality to his patients.

Please contact Orange County cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Douglas Hendricks at the Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center for a free laser skin renewal consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment.

Many people who wish to improve their outward appearance have more than just one trouble spot or areas that may require more than one procedure to produce the desired results. Combination surgeries are gaining popularity among patients and surgeons alike because the procedures are effective and safe (when performed by a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced surgeon like Dr. Hendricks).

Examples of surgery combos

• Tummy tuck and liposuction, also called lipoabdominoplasty
• Breast augmentation or lift, tummy tuck and liposuction, sometimes referred to as a “mommy makeover”
• Breast augmentation and breast lift
• Eyelid lift and forehead lift
• Forehead lift and facelift
• Facelift and skin resurfacing
• BOTOX® and dermal fillers
• Cheek, jaw chin implants

It is important to remember that any type of surgery has the potential for risks and complications. Healing times will vary with each patient and will depend on the patient’s overall health before surgery, medical history and what type of procedure(s) were performed. Patients should follow the surgeon’s instructions before, during and after surgery in order to achieve the best results.

If you are interested in altering your appearance through one or a combination of cosmetic procedures, please contact Orange County cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Douglas Hendricks at the Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center to schedule your confidential consultation with Dr. Hendricks today.