The preparation for surgery
consists of avoiding eyeliners and cosmetics on the
day of surgery. Wash skin with soap, rinse with water.
Do not apply any moisturiser. The procedure is performed
under i.v. sedation.
The solution is applied and
it produces a white blanching of the skin. As soon
as frosting is seen the area is rubbed dry with a
dry cotton pad. The frosting disappears in a few minutes
and is replaced by a red grayish colour. The skin
becomes edematous with puffy eyelids. The procedure
is performed twice in all facial areas, except for
the deep folds and rhytides, which are treated three
to four times. Following the procedure the skin is
taped by impermeable, hypoallergenic, zinc oxide based
plastic tape. The tape mask is easily removed after
18-24 hours, exposing an odematous and pink skin.
Brownish liquid from the macerated epidermis is removed
by a dry cotton applicator. The face is then covered
with a powder. The powder acts as a protective antiseptic
and regenerative mask and remains for a period of
7 days.
On the eighth day, Vaseline
is applied to the rigid mask in order to soften and
remove the mask from the newly formed skin. Then you
will use a water-based cream with a sunscreen 15-19,
4-5 times daily.
The flushed looking skin resolves
over 2-6 weeks. During this period make up (green
foundation) can be used under normal foundation to
blend the skin colour. Soloquin can be used to reduce
hyperpigmentation.
No permanent complications,
such as scars have been observed. Homogenous lightening
of the skin colour (apricot colour) was frequently
seen and was well accepted and tolerated by the patients.
Sometimes persistent erythemahave been observed.
Follow-up to 6 years has revealed
satisfactory results.
