12600 Cantrell
Little Rock, Arkansas 72223
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Dr. Suzanne Yee, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Laser Skin Resurfacing & Laser Hair Removal – Little Rock, Arkansas
Your skin spends all day every day protecting your body from the elements. Over the years, the toll of being the first line of defense against the sun, wind, toxins, UV rays, and cigarette smoke, not to mention stress and poor nutrition, begins to show. The skin loses the smoothness and resilience it once had, and fine lines appear near the eyes, the mouth, the forehead, and across the cheeks. While facelift surgery is the optimal treatment for deep creases and jowls, laser skin resurfacing at our office in Little Rock using the CO2 laser is the ideal treatment for deep facial wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, unevenly pigmented skin, and age spots.
Laser hair removal using using GentleYAG® or GentleLASE® lasers at our Arkansas surgery center is another effective treatment. This amazing procedure is safe, effective, and produces permanent reduction of hair.
Laser Skin Resurfacing by Dr. Yee in Arkansas
During a laser skin resurfacing session at our office in Little Rock, Dr. Suzanne Yee employs the CO2 laser, a specialized laser that emits an intense beam of energy that heats the skin. As Dr. Yee guides the beam over damaged and wrinkled skin, the outer layers peel away. Deep lines, acne scars, and other flaws are smoothed, and the softer skin beneath emerges.
Who is a Good Candidate for Laser Skin Resurfacing
Good candidates for laser skin resurfacing treatment at our Little Rock surgery center include anyone with a light complexion who burns easily and has many fine facial lines, and those with deep lines around the lips and eyes, moderate wrinkling, splotchy pigmentation, acne scars, or pock marks.
What to Expect After the Surgery
Normally, laser skin resurfacing patients at our Little Rock cosmetic surgery center enjoy a short recovery time following the procedure. Much of the healing occurs in the first two weeks. During this time, Dr. Yee will advise patients that the treated areas need to be kept moist. The initial redness fades in a few weeks to a light pink, which can be camouflaged with cosmetics and usually disappears completely in about three to six months. Dr. Yee uses state of the art recovery treatments to assist the natural healing process.
Laser Hair Removal by Dr. Yee in Arkansas
Traditional methods of hair removal - shaving, waxing, depilatories, etc - are often painful, temporary, and time-consuming. They can also lead to unsightly bumps and ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal with Candela’s GentleYAG® or GentleLASE® lasers at our Arkansas surgery center can permanently reduce and painlessly remove unwanted hair anywhere on the body. Laser hair removal from our Arkansas practice is particularly beneficial in areas that are hard to reach and shave, and sensitive areas where waxing or shaving can be painful.
Laser hair removal eliminates coarse stubble that causes hair follicle inflammation, and produces up to 80 percent reduction in hair after just one treatment. Laser hair removal patients at our Arkansas practice often notice softer, smoother skin after their initial treatment. Men and women of all ages and skin types are good candidates for this procedure. Laser hair removal is particularly effective on Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in our African-American patients. To learn more about laser hair removal in Arkansas from Dr. Yee, contact our Little Rock, Arkansas surgery center today!
Acne Treatment
Dr. Yee also offers the Isolaz™ laser which is FDA approved to treat all types of acne. The Isolaz™ treatment uses Photopneumatics™ technology, combining a painless laser light with a vacuum to deep clean and purify the pores from the inside out, reducing the appearance of acne and redness.
Fractional CO2 Laser (Fraxel)
The Fractional CO2 repair laser (Fraxel) system is now available at the office of Dr. Suzanne Yee. Dr. Yee is one of the few offices in the area to offer this advanced laser. The Fractional CO2 laser system was chosen by Dr. Yee because of its precision and reliability to safely deliver desired treatment outcomes. It is a safe long lasting and effective treatment for wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, vascular, dyschromia (discoloration), acne scars and sun damage. It delivers skin rejuvenation with little to no downtime or discomfort. The laser offers the effectiveness of ablative laser treatments with the benefits of the gentler, non-ablative lasers. Results are seen immediately and progress.
ZERONA™
ZERONA™ is a revolutionary, FDA approved and non invasive body slimming laser with proven ability to remove up to 9 inches of excess body fat in just two weeks.
Dr Suzanne Yee, an educator and experienced professional, has been restoring the beauty of her patients for more than 20 years. Now, she is able to offer help to those who are not willing to have invasive surgery to lose inches or excess body fat. The new technology can eliminate inches of fat from areas such as the abdomen, back, hips, thighs, waist, buttocks, chin, neck and arms. It has been proven that the ZERONA™ therapy program, has a systematic cascade effect, which means it also treats cells outside the specific target areas resulting in a consistent reduction of fat in other parts of the body. ZERONA™ simply reshapes a person’s silhouette while tightening and toning loose skin.
Unlike invasive or minimally invasive procedures, ZERONA™ is applied to the body externally. This revolutionary method provides results without the dangers associated with surgery, while at the same time allowing patients to remain active during treatment. The ZERONA™ protocol utilizes the Erchonia® Laser Scanner, the safest and most researched low level laser in the world.
ZERONA™ patients are treated six times over two weeks. Each of the six sessions takes 40 minutes. Treatment is delivered 20 minutes to the front of the body and 20 minutes to the back of the body. During this time the patient relaxes comfortably in a plush reclining chair.
The protocol is completely non-invasive and patients feel nothing during treatment. No downtime or recovery period is needed after treatment. Instead, patients can resume normal activities immediately.
How does it work?
Through clinical studies it has been demonstrated that the ZERONA™ low-level laser stimulates the fat cell to emulsify (liquefy) the fat within the cell. Then the liquefied fat moves from inside the cell through a temporary pore formed in the cell membrane to outside the cell where it is in the interstitial space until absorbed by the lymphatic system. This results in millions of fat cells becoming smaller so inches are reduced off the waist, hips, thighs and other areas of the body. The fat cells are not injured in any way by this process.
What can I expect at my appointments?
You can expect 40 minutes to relax, read or do absolutely nothing. The ZERONA™ treatment is completely painless. There is no heat or any sensation whatsoever while being treated. Each treatment you will be met by one of Dr Suzanne Yee Cosmetic & laser Surgery Center’s friendly technicians who will position the laser at the desired areas of the body, they will step out for 20 minutes while the front of your body is treated and then will return to reset for the backside of your body for an additional 20 minutes. After you are done, you can get back to your normal activities immediately with absolutely no downtime, pain, swelling or any discomfort. This is a symptom-free process, except for losing unwanted inches.
How is it different than liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes the entire area of fat cells from deposits beneath the skin using a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a powerful vacuum. Liposuction can be accomplished either with the use of general anesthesia, or with IV sedation, or totally by local anesthesia. In contrast, the ZERONA™ treatment is a 100% non-invasive that uses a low level laser applied externally to stimulate the fat cell and emulsify and release fat. There is no use of anesthesia, nor any recovery, gels, creams, numbing agents, or needles.
Is there any downtime?
Absolutely ZERO downtime. During the treatment you will feel no discomfort, no anesthesia will be used and you can assume normal activities immediately following each treatment.
Are there any limitations to what I can do if I’m using Zerona?
No. During the 2 week treatment period you can continue your normal activities. It is strongly recommended that you commit to and follow the treatment protocol: stay hydrated (8-10 glasses of water a day), continue to eat healthy and exercise (walk at least 30 minutes a day), and abstain from alcohol and caffeine. Alcohol and caffeine interfere with the lymphatic process to metabolize fat which can decrease your results.
Is it safe?
Yes, there is no risk involved in using the ZERONA™ low-level laser therapy and it is considered a safe alternative to surgical procedures such as tumescent liposuction and lipodissolve and other non-invasive devices which rely on heating the tissue and can cause discomfort. The ZERONA™ treatment is 100% non-invasive and causes no bruising, scarring and zero downtime. During the treatment you will feel no discomfort, no anesthesia will be used and you can assume normal activities immediately following each treatment.
Are there any side effects?
No. The treatment process is completely non-invasive and there are absolutely no side effects beyond loss of inches and fat.
Is it effective?
Yes, with the ZERONA™ treatment and by following the recommended guidelines for success, you can expect to experience a combined loss of 3-9 inches from your waist, hips, thighs and other areas of the body and a reduction in clothes size. Additionally, early patients have noticed an improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
Can I do the procedure multiple times? And, how soon after my last treatment can I do a second treatment?
Yes, with additional treatments you can expect to see improved results. You can start an additional series of ZERONA™ treatments immediately following your last treatment.
How long does it take to begin seeing results?
Some can see results after only a few treatment sessions as their clothes fit more loosely. Many actually see the difference after 4-6 sessions. Family and friends often notice the difference, too, within the 2 week ZERONA™ program.
Is everyone a good candidate for the ZERONA™ treatment?
Most are good candidates. Even people who are not overweight can lose inches. Be sure to discuss your health background with your physician and ask any questions about your particular areas of concern.
Other Laser Treatments
Dr. Yee can also treat a variety of skin conditions, including rosacea, red blood vessels, and scars, using the Candela Pulsed Dye laser. Treatment with the Candela Pulsed Dye laser is safe, virtually painless, and highly effective. Dr. Yee is also now using a new improved laser for tattoo removal.
If you would like to learn more about laser treatments, including hair removal and skin resurfacing, offered by Dr. Yee, contact her Little Rock, Arkansas surgery center today.