| From
the hills of Beverly (Beverly Hills) to the seven hills
of Rome, Dr. Renato P. Calabria, graduated
from the University of Padua and trained in Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery in California, has arrived
in the Eternal City to hold a workshop at the University
of Rome.
Topic: Innovative Procedures "In
Italy the Laser is used only rarely and instead in
the United States is very popular because it is less
invasive than a traditional facelift':
The Friendly Laser:
It is Dr. Renato P. Calabria himself
that explained to the readers of `Health and Beauty
Magazine' the innovative aspects of Laser Resurfacing:
"It is a new technique that utilizes
a C02 Laser with a very short pulse that does not interfere
with the thermal effect of the tissue, but rather it
vaporizes the most damaged layer of skin acting not
only on the wrinkles, but also on the collagen underneath,
causing a regeneration of collagen fibers ". "Once
the damaged layers of skin are eliminated and the new
cells are formed in the healing process, we create a
fresher, more vibrant look with the skin appearing younger".
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Away
from the Scars
"This procedure does not use the traditional
incisions like the facelift which often causes post
operative problems and side effects.
In the initial phase, the patient will experience some
redness, similar to a sunburn that actually will disappear
in 2 to 3 weeks. The procedure works best for finer
lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes and mouth.
The so called expression lines disappear 90% of the
time. The Laser is also used to treat scars to Hyperpigmentation
". This Italian in origin Plastic Surgeon,
adopted in California, would like to point out: "
The Resurfacing will give the face a fresher
look, but, does not completely erase so the signs of
aging ".
For Many but Not for Everyone:
Can everyone use this new technique? Dr. Calabria clarifies,
"There are patients with a darker complexion
in which the procedure needs to be done cautiously to
avoid side effects like Hyperpigmentation and scarring.
For this reason the surgeon needs to be extremely experienced
in the use of the Laser ". |
There
are No Age Limits
"As a matter of fact, in older
persons when a facelift is not lift will help
with the heavier lines and excess skin
while the Laser Resurfacing work's on the finer lines
".
The Laser is Pointed Overseas:
and in Italy, "My impression is that
there is a lot of interest for this technique
to the point that I was asked to organize another workshop
in Milan, this technique, once popularized here is going
to be very successful ". But why has
this procedure that was born in the United States not
arrived yet? "There are 2 factors: one
is the cost of the Laser, which is very expensive (around
125 thousand dollars) the second: the Italian Plastic
Surgeons are still inexperienced with the technique,
that is why I am here to train them. What
about the cost of the procedure? "It
is less than a traditional facelift, clarifies Dr. Calabria,
because the post-operative course is shorter
". |
