| Dr.
Zandi has a great deal of experience with
cosmetic surgeries performed on Asians and
has been performing them since 1974. |
| Laser
Treatments |
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There
are many different types of
laser treatments available
in today's modern technology.
The use of laser to remove
skin lesions, tattoos and
vascular lesions can be performed.
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| Who
is a Good Candidate? |
| Anyone
who has any one or combination of the following: |
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Scars
and deep lines of the face |
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Pigmented
skin lesions |
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Unwanted
tattoos |
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Varicose
veins or spider veins |
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| Private
Consultation: |
During
your initial consultation you will discuss
with your plastic surgeon your past and
present medical conditions and current
medications used. He needs to know if
you have hypertension, thyroid problems,
diabetes, allergies to any medications.
He should also know about your past surgeries,
personal habits, such as smoking and drinking.
It is of utmost importance to let him
know if you have taken or are currently
taking Accutane for acne or if you have
a history of cold sores. Your skin will
be evaluated during the physical examination.
Preoperative photographs will be taken.
You may be shown before and after photographs.
Lab tests, x-rays or EKG may be ordered
depending on your general health. At the
conclusion of your consultation and physical
examination, fees will be discussed with
you by the doctor and his staff.
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| Preparation: |
| Stop
all non-prescriptive medication, diet pills,
herbs, and garlic two weeks before surgery.
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| The
Procedure: |
Your
surgeon may or may not put you on a
skin care regimen to prepare your skin
for surgery. The procedure is performed
by using specific types of laser which
use intense beams of light to gently
remove the lesion, tattoo or blood vessel
without damaging the surrounding healthy
cells. Multiple treatments may be required
on certain pigmented lesions. Results
should be noticeable after the first
treatment, again, depending on the lesion
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Postoperative
Care: |
Laser
treatments usually require minimal care.
You may apply an ointment such as vaseline
to the skin surface until it has healed.
Showers
can be taken two days following surgery,
with care to apply ointment after.
Vascular
lesions require no specific post operative
care.
Social
activity can be resumed immediately following
treatment.
You
are encouraged to call the office if you
have any questions. |
| Fees: |
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It
is customary that the fees to be paid
two weeks prior to surgery. This assures
that the patient is sincere in his or
her motivation. The fees include the surgeon's
fee, the facility charge, which is a private
and fully accredited with high tech equipment,
and anesthesiologist or certified nurse
anesthetist, if general anesthesia is
used. Also included in this fee are any
laboratory tests performed in the office,
or use of special equipment such as the
laser. It is very rare that insurance
plans cover cosmetic surgery. Please feel
free to ask the office staff if you have
any questions in that regard.
We
understand this is a very important decision
in your life and you would like to do
this for yourself. In your private consultation
with Dr. Zandi, who is a Board Certified
plastic surgeon, you may discuss your
needs in detail and also obtain additional
information. |
