Last week I watched a MSNC,microsoft MSN website on health. It was about a new medical treatment that freezes specifically on the belly fat
. .ZELTIQ ® Coolsculpting- First FDA approved device for non invasive, non surgical, no needles gentle approach for Fat reduction by freezing fat cells. .
However, my interest was piqued when I listened further , and learned this Dr. Varano did laser surgery.Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing - used to treat wrinkles, acne scars, sun-damaged skin and hyperpigmentation. Achieve the benefits of CO2 laser effects with only 1 or 2 sessions. Downtime less than 1 week. The most advanced CO2 Fr actual surgery that is used on big cosmetic makeovers of aging, pigment ,face replaning and deep scars..
About 1 or 2 years ago, I sat transfixed watching Oprah. Her guests were 3 triplet girls whom had been severely scarred in a fire at 3 or 4 years old. A Doctor in Florida, literary gave them a face,where once wasa catastrophic collage of scars. He had used CO2 fraxel laser surgery.. That planted the seed of hope. I never thought I would gain access to this treatment in my lifetime. But short of writing the Oprah Show two years ago, I did not believe this would be attainable for me personally.
I called the phone number for an evaluation, doubting that I could even get in. Emmanuel the administrative assistant was well informed,cheery and very patient.
Sadly, I could not find the office the first try. And had to reschedule the appointment . That was graciously handled. I was rescheduled for the following day. I felt pretty goofy when I found out the building was about a 16 story white building sitting like the Palladium of Greece a top of the metro ,where all the buses transfer underneath of this beautiful austere building. Parking is a problem,
at least if you do not know the logistics of this tight area. The old Chevy chase Shopping Center is a good choice, turn into lot by Tiffany s, to the right follow around to the far end of Gaint. Make sure you have a credit card for exiting the parking lot.This could have been a disaster for me, but miraculously I had $9 left on my debit card.
This area is busier then K Street 20 years ago, so its nice to have landmarks.
When you get off the elevator ignore the 2 huge lasic surgery offices that have about 25 square feet of glass from the elevator walk to the right and make a right at the end of thefor foyer
there is an concierge employee sitting on the left if you need encouragement. Walk down the hall to the end sits Dr. Drew Varano MD. Medical Cosmetic Enhancement suite 220.
I was surprised by his educational background Georgetown.Penn. State, then Georgetown. So with those credentials
I doubt there really is any competition.
The office is beautiful, a free floating green marble desk
is where you check in with the working administrative assistant Emmanuel.
Dr. Varano, is unique as surgeons go, no big Ego, incredible really, competent ,calm.,objective. I was glad when he explained the procedure and let me know about 50% of my face had been affected by the scaring.
So I paid about half the fee for the procedure scheduled for 10 the next morning.
The next day I brought a friend to drop me off and find parking. Emmanuel checked me in and told me I would be washing my face with their cleanser and gave me a cotton headband.
Then they apply this topical anesthesia cream it looks a lot like translucent cake frosting, this is left on for a full hour.
Then a surgical assistant has you rinse off the cream, and walks with you to the laser room. It all seems to have the proficiency of star treck. Beautiful Intelligent young women,just arrive out of nowhere to escort you from one are to the next.
I knew Dr. Vorano had a lot of work to do,so I kept
quite and still for the duration. Blues, or Broad way music filled the air,when he asked me if I liked the music he must of sensed I did not,then the music was changed to a rapid tempo music. As he used the laser think light little shocks. I was re-framing the exuberance in my head,do not talk, I need to get as much done as possible so no breaks is what I chose. I am high strung regarding pain, so I was glad that my morning maintenance meds. did include something somewhat sedating. I requested something for the pain and was dispensed 1 loratab. read more