Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #64

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Dr John Flynn
considers laser and
light therapies an
integral component
of modern cosmetic
treATment. Caitlin
Bishop reports.
Laser and light therapies have come to occupy a very
specialised and integral position in the cosmetic arena.
Laser treatments can help improve the tone, texture
and tautness of the skin, while light therapy can kick-start
cellular processes to rejuvenate the skin from within. This
not only bridges the gap between skincare and surgery but
has become a major part of improving the results of more
invasive procedures.
Dr John Flynn from Queensland routinely uses laser
treatment to optimise results following facelift surgery.
‘About one-third of our practice is laser therapy; it interacts
with almost everything we do,’ he says. ‘I consider laser
resurfacing to be an integral part of the modern day facelift.
It means the texture, colouring and integrity of the skin is
addressed, alongside the surgical correction of skin laxity.’
Different uses of laser treatment
Dr Flynn offers both laser rejuvenation and resurfacing at
his Gold Coast clinic. He says the two types are effective
in correcting different skin conditions and can help counter
the signs of premature ageing.
‘Laser rejuvenation is most effective for colour correction;
it can help treat redness and pigmentation, and reduce
the appearance of birth marks or blood disorders on the
skin,’ he says. ‘In comparison, laser resurfacing is best for
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