Laser Skin Resurfacing in Recife Brazil
This procedure is used to remove or to conceal various face defects. The treatment, also know as lasabration or laser peel, uses laser energy targeted at specific site to remove skin layer by layer by removing superficial skin cells.
The technique is suitable for gentle wrinkles around the eyes and the mouse and on the forehead. Acne scars and face-lift operation that left wrinkled skin also can be treated. It is not recommended for people with dark skin and those with active acne.
There are two types of lasers, the one uses CO2 and the one uses erbium. CO2 laser resurfacing is been used for years. It treats several skin defects such as scars, wrinkles, warts, overgrown oil glands on the nose (called rhinophima) and skin tumors. It uses very short light wave energy in a periodical matter targeted to specific location or a continuous beam which is scattered around the area. This insures that only minimal heat is applied to the skin creating minimal heat damage to the surrounding tissue. Healing time from this treatment is usually two weeks. Erbium laser resurfacing is used to remove superficial to slightly deeper skin lines on the face and neck. He's causing even less heat damage then the previous technique. There is much less swelling and redness after the treatment and the recovery time is about a week. It is also more effective for people with dark skin.
Both of the techniques can be performed using local anesthetic combined with sedative drugs. Partial treatment last for 30-35 minutes, full-face treatment last for 1.5-2 hours. After the treatment a sterile bandage is applied to the area, which can be removed after 1-3 days. Complete healing usually takes place after 10-21 days. Once the area is healed make up can be used to hide the redness that usually appears.
Every procedure has its ricks and complications. This one includes pigmentation changes either to darker or brighter skin color. Small white spots may appear. Face swelling may persist several weeks. Infection and cold sore can also happen. It is recommended to stop smoking for better healing of the area.
The treated area may look and feel like sunburned for some time. You have to wear sunscreen to protect the resurfaced skin. You should choose the one which blocks UVA and UVB and has a sun-protecting factor of 15.
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Recife Beaches
The best beach in Recife is by far Boa Viagem, a huge long beach with pristine white sands. If you want a tan, you came to the right place. The beach road has a wide walkway attached and this is dotted with huts selling food and drink. Try the traditional "?gua de coco" (coconut water). The beach itself is full of vendors pitches selling food and drink. There are also vendors selling t-shirts, hats, suncream, sunglasses. These guys can get a bit insistant. Simply smile and one word will have them on their way. Nao (pronounced "now")
The coast around Recife has wonderful beaches. Do not miss Porto de Galinhas, Maraca?pe, Serrambi, Tamandar?, S?o Jos? da Coroa Grande, Muro Alto, Cupe, Suape, Calhetas, Gaibu, Maria Farinha and Itamarac? Island.
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Recife Get around
Taxi is the best bet. Look for registered taxi companies which charge standard rates. Ask for a car with air conditioning (especially in the summer).
TeleT?xi | Fone: (81) 3421.4242
Ligue T?xi | Fone: (81) 3228.6830
Coopet?xi | Fone: (81) 3224.8441
Disk T?xi | Fone: (81) 3224.5410
R?dioT?xi Recife | Fone: (81) 3222.6580
Recife T?xi | Fone: (81) 3424.3020
Rent a car:
Avis | Fone: (81) 3341.2542
Clean Car | Fone: (81) 3326.4236
Fleet Car | Fone: (81) 3465.4777
Hertz | Fone: (81) 3461.1222
Interlocadora | Fone: (81) 3341.5364
Localiza | Fone: (81) 3341.2082
Locarauto | Fone: (81) 3341.6544
Nobre | Fone: (81) 3326.5673
Rede Brasil | Fone: (81) 3341.5549
Unidas | Fone: (81) 3325.5949
Buses are the best form of public transportation. They are all over the city. -
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