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When to consider a skin resurfacing with Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Diana Ponsky

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Healthy skin is an immediately recognizable indicator of health and youth. Skin is the most resilient part of our bodies, but also one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Even if aging skin is not your prevailing concern, but perhaps you have scars, acne or are unhappy with texture, redness, or discoloration.

Skin resurfacing is a suite of procedures performed by Cleveland facial plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Ponsky which involve removing the outer sun-damaged layers of the facial skin with lasers, chemical peels, or dermabrasion. Whether you’re concerned about wrinkles, acne, scarring, or pigmentation issues, skin resurfacing improves the overall look of your skin, giving it a more smooth and youthful appearance.

How It Helps


Chemical peels offer many customizable treatment options. Superficial chemical peels, also known as “lunchtime peels,” are perfect for patients who desire brighter and rejuvenated skin with no downtime. They are applied in the office by our expert aesthetician with no discomfort. We offer a variety of medical grade chemical peels that are designed to treat mild sun damage and to maintain the skin’s youthful appearance.

Medium Chemical Peel


Medium depth chemical peels are perfect for those who are showing signs of moderate sun damage. We prefer the 89% phenol, 30 to 35% TCA (trichloroacetic acid) or Jessner peel to treat mild wrinkles and uneven pigmentation. The healing time after these procedures is about 7 days, with post-procedural redness for 4-6 weeks that can be easily covered with makeup. Medium depth peels can be applied in the office setting to treat focal brown spots and other small areas, such as around the eyes or mouth.

Deep Chemical Peels and CO2 Laser Resurfacing


These techniques of skin resurfacing revitalize skin following years of moderate to significant sun exposure. By stimulating collagen reorganization and eliminating discoloration, deep chemical peels and laser resurfacing improve the color, texture, and elasticity of skin. Small areas, such as around the eyes or mouth, can be treated in the office with a deep chemical peel. For treatment of the entire face, Dr. Ponsky performs the procedure with the patient in a deep twilight-type of sedation. There is mild discomfort for about 8 hours after the procedure. Recovery times range between 7-10 days, and then post-procedural redness can be hidden with concealing makeup. The results are dramatic and last as long as further sun exposure is avoided.
Dermabrasion is effective for treating deep lines and scars and can typically be performed with only local anesthesia.

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Before

What to expect before skin resurfacing

Dr. Diana Ponsky, a top Cleveland facial plastic surgeon, will work with you to plan your skin resurfacing, starting with a detailed evaluation to gain an intricate understanding of your face’s underlying anatomy. You will discuss the different procedures based on the exam and depending on the procedure chosen, you may have a series of appointments to prepare your skin for the treatment to increase your skin’s tolerance to chemical or laser application and prevent side effects.

During

What to expect during skin resurfacing

Topical, local, or general anesthetic will be administered and the skin is cleansed to remove any excess oil, dirt, and bacteria. Depending on your treatment, the peel solution, dermabrasion instrument, or laser will be applied precisely. Any mild discomfort is temporary., but each procedure has signature sensations to note. Dermabrasion is often described as feeling like rough lick of a cat’s tongue or a minor tugging. Laser treatments may feel like a rubber band snapping against the skin.

After

What to expect after skin resurfacing

Recovery time varies among resurfacing methods, and varying depths impact recovery as well. Dr. Diana Ponsky will give you post-surgical instructions personalized to your procedure. Immediately afterward, resurfaced skin may be covered with petroleum jelly or other protective moisturizer. In some cases, dressings, tape or a bandage may be applied. About seven to ten days after your skin resurfacing procedure, the top layer of skin will have healed and camouflage makeup can be applied to conceal the redness. After the initial redness subsides, your skin may be pink for several weeks to months and becomes gradually less apparent.

What Our Patients Say

  • The office was nice. Receptionist was very polite. Dr. Ponsky was great. The experience was comfortable and she explained everything to me before doing anything. She made sure I understood. Thank you Dr. Ponsky!

    - YM( Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgery )

  • I have always been apprehensive of ANY cosmetic procedures. Not any more! Dr Ponsky and her entire staff are friendly, professional and reassuring. Dr Ponsky is gentle, thorough, professional, talented, knows medicine and her craft. I can’t recommend this entire practice more. It is a gift that we have her in Cleveland.

    - SA( Cosmetic Surgery, Cleveland )

  • I can’t be happier with the results of my Rhinoplasty on both aspects functionally and aesthetically, Dr. Ponsky did such a great job, before, during, and after surgery, she is on top of everything and follow her patients very carefully after surgery to ensure complete healing and great results. Thank you Dr. Ponsky and her staff from the bottom of my heart🙏🙏

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    - A( Rhinoplasty, Cleveland )

  • I have nothing but positive to say about Dr. Ponsky and her entire staff! The first time I came in for a appointment I felt a welcoming and warm energy from the entire group . Dr. Ponsky’s assistant Jaime is fabulous and I love how she can answer all my questions if I don’t understand all!!
    Thank you everyone !!!

    - DB( )

  • Dr Ponsky’s staff are full of energy and very friendly. They are extremely personable, and worked to ensure that I felt comfortable and had everything I needed (down to a blanket during the procedure). Dr Ponsky is thorough, sweet, and gentle in her explanations. She made sure to explain the answers to each of my questions and I never felt rushed/forced to make a decision. I love the fact that we could do the entire procedure under local anesthesia.

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    - EE( Blepharoplasty, Cleveland )