This consent form is not meant to frighten or alert you; it’s simply to keep you better informed about the procedure.
1. Facial laser skin resurfacing is a technique by which laser light beams are applied to the skin to attenuate the presence of fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, skin blemishes, scars and other certain localized skin conditions.
2. Laser skin resurfacing won’t stop the aging process nor totally eliminate wrinkles. Future treatment may be necessary.
3. Treated zones will have a rose-colored appearance that will linger for several weeks or longer. A peculiar skin color or blotching may occur.
4. Laser skin resurfacing will cause some discomfort and swelling. Oozing occurs and the area may become covered with a crust which will eventually separate within a few weeks.
5. A skin dressing will be applied to help the healing process. If a dressing isn’t used, it will be necessary to clean the resurfaced area 4-5x times daily and keep the area covered with necessary prescribed medications/ointment. Failure to do so may have negative effects on healing and the final result of the