Laser Skin Resurfacing
     and Face Rejuvenation

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What is Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing is a laser treatment which burns away the outer layer of the skin to reveal younger looking skin. The laser also heats deeper layers of the skin, which stimulates the growth of new collagen. Skin lasers can be used on specific areas of the face or all over the face.

Laser treatments on the face can cause a change in skin pigmentation and are not generally recommended for people with dark skin,

Who Should Consider Laser Skin Resurfacing

As we age, repetitive facial muscle movements contribute the formation of lines and wrinkles in the face. Other factors such as exposure to the sun, diet, and smoking can effect how our skin will age. Skin laser treatments can be used to remove acne scars, birth marks, fine lines and uneven skin pigmentation.

Video: How Skin Lasers Work

Carbon dioxide skin resurfacing methods are rapidly changing and improving. This new technology rejuvenates sun damaged and wrinkled skin. Carbon dioxide lasers have been in use for many years in treating benign and malignant skin conditions.

New carbon dioxide lasers use short-pulsed light energy and continuous light beams which are delivered in a scanning pattern to precisely remove thin layers of skin with very little damage to the surrounding structures. Wrinkles and scars, warts, birthmarks, enlarged oil glands on the nose and other similar skin conditions are successfully removed using the carbon dioxide laser skin resurfacing treatment.

Author: Dr Jim Greene

Two of the most popular skin rejuvenation procedures today are laser skin resurfacing and microdermabrasion. Each has its particular benefits and risk factors. It is important to understand these before deciding on either one.

Laser Skin Resurfacing
Also called as laser peeling or laser vaporization. Laser resurfacing is the process of removing facial blemishes with the use of concentrated pulsating light energy. The laser uses either Co2 or erbium to remove the top layers of the skin to reveal fresh, undamaged surface.

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Laser Facial Treatments

Laser facial treatments are carried out under a local anaesthetic, so you are awake during the procedure, and can return home shortly after the laser treatment. During the procedure your eyes will be protected by special goggles.

After treatment, there may be some discomfort and you would need to take an analgesic for pain relief. It can take up to two weeks for the skin to heal, and you may experience skin redness lasting up to 6 months. You will need to protect your skin from the sun and wear a sunscreen for 12 months after laser treatment.

There should be some improvement to the skin after one laser face treatment, but repeated treatments may be required to achieve the desired results.

You should discuss your expectations with your therapist before treatment, and ask how many treatments will be required.