Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing

Wrinkles are completely normal as we grow older. Although they are normal and expected we do not want to deal with them, luckily Laser skin resurfacing is here to save the day and to help reduce and remove those annoying wrinkles. If you are not familiar with what laser skin resurfacing is, it is a facial rejuvenation procedure that uses a laser to improve the skin’s appearance or treat minor facial flaws. It is also referred to as Photorejuvenation is a skin treatment that uses lasers, intense pulsed light, or photodynamic therapy to treat skin conditions and remove effects of photoaging such as wrinkles, spots, and textures. The process induces controlled wounds to the skin. This prompts the skin to heal itself, by creating new cells. When you learn what the process is and how it works it is really neat to learn how our bodies try to heal themselves with just a little bit of help a long the way. Laser resurfacing can decrease the appearance of fine lines in the face. It can also treat loss of skin tone and improve your complexion if you have scars or sun damage. Laser resurfacing can’t eliminate excessive or sagging skin.

We all want to feel confident and comfortable in our skin, and laser resurfacing/Photorejuvenation can help you feel like you again. When we can feel better with who we are it radiates in all we do in life.  Investing in a treatment that makes you feel better about how you feel about yourself is well worth while. If aging, acne, or too much time in the sun has left your face with blotches, scars, wrinkles, or lines, laser skin resurfacing may help your skin look younger and healthier. Laser skin resurfacing removes skin layer by layer with precision.

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Do not fear laser skin resurfacing is not painful! As a matter of fact, laser skin resurfacing is even more gentle than a chemical peel. No local or general anesthesia is required prior to the treatment. Yes, you heard that right. This is easy and painless! Laser resurfacing (non-ablative acne treatment) can produce permanent results, especially when the scarring is mild. It can take some time for the full effects of the treatment to become apparent as collagen is produced, but once these are visible they will usually be long lasting. By stimulating collagen formation deep in the dermis/epidermis, lasers can be a useful tool to improve the appearance of deep set wrinkles, fine lines, enlarged pores, and severe acne scars. There are different types and forms of laser resurfacing, The best in class for wrinkle removal, treatment of crow’s feet, sun damage removal and overall skin rejuvenation is the Fraxel Repair laser. Yes, there is some downtime with Fraxel, but after a couple days looking like you have a sunburn, your skin will look 10 years younger, tighter and completely refreshed. Immediately after treatment, your skin will be red and feel sensitive and sunburned. Redness, swelling, itching or stinging may last for a few days. Depending on the treatment, skin may even appear raw, ooze a yellow liquid and even blister. Do not let that hold you back, everything will go back to normal, and your gorgeous face will shine even brighter. So rest the face and do not apply makeup etc. to the face until the healing process is complete. Do not use anything abrasive over the treatment area for 3-5 days. Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 3-5 days. If treating the face continue to avoid skin irritants or sensitizing agents (such as retinol, tretinoin, glycolic or, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, astringents and Vitamin C) 3-5 days post-treatment. When performed by a board-certified dermatologist, laser skin resurfacing is quite safe. However, it’s important to only have the procedure performed by someone who is skilled in both non-ablative and ablative laser treatments. How long do the results typically last? On average, patients can expect laser skin resurfacing results to last anywhere from 3-5 years from having the procedure done. It’s possible for patients to extend their results beyond five years.

Med-Surg Aesthetics; Laser Skin Resurfacing

Med-Surg has experienced doctors on staff that you can trust and know you are in good hands who have done these procedures a ton of times, and they are highly recommended in their field. If you are looking into having Laser resurfacing done, contact them today to have a consult and begin your journey to a wrinkle, acne, scarring free life!