Laser Surgery Damage Is More Than Skin Deep, UK

Main Category: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
Also Included In: Primary Care / General Practice
Article Date: 01 Feb 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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As more and more laser treatment horror stories hit the headlines, consultant surgeon Brian Newman urges people to consider their options before undergoing laser cosmetic surgery.

BBC newsreader Kate Silverton is the latest of a long line of people who have suffered at the hands of laser treatment and endured facial scars as a result of the technique.

Newman, who has clinics in Harley Street, Greater Manchester and Glasgow, has pioneered an alternative thermocoagulation technique to treat thread veins and rosacea which leaves no scarring and sees outstanding results.

Having trained 300 surgeons across the globe in this groundbreaking technique, Dr Newman views laser surgery, particularly for veins on the face and legs, as an outdated and often damaging option for people with these problems. Indeed, he claims more than 70 per cent of his clients come to him as a result of failed laser treatment.

Commenting on the issue, Newman said: "It's outrageous people should suffer with the after effects of laser treatment such as scarring, as well as the significant down time post- treatment when they have paid considerable sums and sought professional medical help. It's an unnecessary stress to endure when there are non-invasive alternatives out there which have outstanding results.

"I've been a consultant surgeon for 30 years and am surprised laser treatment is still widely used as we've come a long way since then in medical technology particularly in the treatment of veins. People need to be educated before they commit to life changing surgery as the impact is not only about aesthetics, it is a deeply emotional one."

Thermocoagulation is a pain-free, non-invasive treatment used by Dr Newman and his team of surgeons. Microwave technology is used in the process to penetrate tissue and eradicate thread veins and facial redness with immediate results. There is no risk of scaring or pigment changes, but most importantly patients can walk-in and walk-out with no risk of bruising or severe redness often seen after some laser treatments. The treatment is completely safe with virtually no immediate side effects.

Dr Newman has treated thousands of patients using this technology and ensures each patient has their own video case record - a much more advanced means of capturing the success of treatment and guaranteeing no risk of skin damage.

http://www.drnewmansclinic.co.uk