Laser Therapies

At Central Ohio Plastic Surgery we use lasers for facial skin resurfacing, tattoo removal, the treatment of small visible blood vessels in the face and legs and hair removal. We use a variety of different lasers, each with a specific wavelength that corresponds to the intended treatment site. Laser therapies typically require 3 to 5 sessions to achieve the desired result.

Facial skin resurfacing

Fraxel re:pair is a revolutionary treatment to correct and repair aged and damaged skin.  Through a single treatment done in the office we can smooth skin tone and texture; tighten skin and correct severe damage; improve age spots, sunspots and sun induced redness.  Dr. Lichten at Central Ohio Plastic Surgery is the first and only plastic surgeon to offer the Fraxel re:pair in central Ohio for laser skin resurfacing.  Call the office today to set up an appointment to see if the Fraxel re:pair is right for you to repair your skin.

Hair Removal

If you are tired of constant shaving, plucking, or waxing, laser hair removal may be a better solution for you. This treatment, which works well on areas of the body such as the bikini line, underarms, back, neck, shoulders, and chest, offers permanent hair reduction, meaning that you will have dramatically less hair on the areas treated. Dr. Lichten uses advanced lasers which are safe for a variety of skin types and hair colors. The ideal candidate for laser hair removal has light skin and dark hair. A series of treatments is all you will need for lasting relief from the pain and hassle of ineffective hair removal methods.

Tattoo Removal

Having a permanent symbol, saying, or name placed on your skin may have once seemed like a good idea, but you're not alone if you've grown tired of seeing an unwanted tattoo every day. The technology behind laser treatment of tattoos has progressed significantly in recent years, and now complete removal of a tattoo is possible in many cases. Dr. Lichten can evaluate the size and color of a tattoo, along with your skin tone, and give you a better sense of how much of the tattoo can be eliminated.

Vein Treatments

Visible veins on the face or legs can make you look older and make you feel self-conscious. Laser therapy offers a non-invasive way to improve the appearance of these veins, in many cases dissolving them completely. Lasers can successfully treat smaller veins such as "spider" veins, broken blood vessels, and vascular lesions. After treatment, results will be seen over several weeks as the veins dissolve and are safely reabsorbed by the body without affecting your circulation.