Benefits of Laser Resurfacing | |
What is Laser Resurfacing? | |
Why Laser Resurfacing? | |
What areas can be treated? | |
What can I expect after Laser Resurfacing? | |
How is the procedure performed? |
Safer than Deep Dermabrasion and Deep Chemical Peels | |
More precise. | |
Removes crow’s feet, smile lines, fine facial wrinkles | |
Removes age spots and uneven pigmentation. | |
Removes smoker’s lines around the mouth. | |
Reverses the effects of sun damage and aging. | |
Frown lines and deep creases can be reduced. | |
Acne scars and other skin irregularities can be softened. | |
Younger, more youthful skin grows after outer damaged skin has been removed. |
Laser Resurfacing of skin is a miracle of modern technology. Laser Resurfacing is carried out using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. Damaged skin is removed precisely layer by layer. During the healing process a smoother, tighter, younger-looking skin surface appears.
Other methods of Skin Resurfacing include Deep Dermabrasion and Deep Chemical Peels. Compared to these methods Laser Resurfacing has the benefits of less bleeding, scarring and bruising. Less time is required for recovery and a more precise level of control can be achieved. The results of treatment are more predictable because the Physician can observe the effect of treatment as it is being carried out.
Any area of the body can be treated with Laser Resurfacing. This procedure is most frequently used on the face.
Individual reactions vary. There may be redness and swelling initially which should fade away rapidly. Younger, more youthful skin will generate giving you the results that you desire. Discuss them with your physician.
This is an office procedure usually done under local anesthesia and mild sedation