How Does Resurfacing Benefit Us

By Helga Stokes


Phoenix resurfacing such as in the hips and skin are becoming popular nowadays. Hip resurface is becoming preferred to THR or total hip replacement. People who have hip pains, but does not like to have a large part of their femur removed opts for this operation. It is especially a better option for younger patients who have a more activity in their life than older people.

There are many benefits of this procedure to younger active adults such as minimal bone loss, greater range of motion, less pain, quick recovery and having advanced implant materials. It is a bone conserving operation where the femoral head is reshaped rather than being replaced and the neck is left intact. It closely matches the shape of the hip so there is no concern over the length of each leg.

Another surgery will be easier to do if needed in the future. It is possible to have a THR from a resurfacing, but impossible otherwise. This operation allows a wider motion range since the joints are larger than the traditional ones and has less hip dislocation risks. Thigh pains after the surgery are also less which can contribute to a faster rehabilitation.

It uses cobalt cobalt as implant which may decrease particulate matter and it has less joint wear than other types of implant. This makes rehabilitation easier and quicker and resumes all their normal activities shortly after the operation. Still, there may also have a few disadvantages especially on the dispersal of metal ions which sheds due to the friction caused when walking.

The femur can also break if the bone is not given time to adapt to new prosthesis. To prevent this from happening, a crutch is used to lighten the load on that leg and give it a lot of time to rehabilitate, which decreases the chance of fracture. The procedure may cause nerve injury since a larger incision has to be made to work around the bone. It may cause transient weakness in the foot and leg muscles.

Debris may also lodge at the muscles and may cause the stiffness in the area after the surgery, which is called heterotrophic ossification. Another kind of surface replacement is the laser skin resurfacing that can help you have a younger looking and healthier skin. This is helpful for people who have imperfection due acne, high sun exposure and aging.

Layer by layer, the epidermis is removed precisely to make way for new skin cells. The new ones will give you a younger looking, tighter and healthier skin. This can be done alone or with other procedures. Though, this is not suggested for the removal of stretch marks and people who have darker pigmentation and acne. Consult the doctor first before undergoing any procedure.

This can only improve the appearance of your dermis and not reproduce a flawless perfect skin. This procedure also has a lot of risks like having scarring, burns and other injuries due to the laser heat. It may also change the pigmentation of the skin and bacterial infections.

The average cost of laser Phoenix resurfacing is about 2, 300 dollars and will vary according to the techniques and the area done. Medical insurance companies will not cover it since it is considered a cosmetic procedure. Though if it is part of an operation to remove scars or remove precancerous growths it may be an exception.




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