Laser skin resurfacing is a popular cosmetic procedure that can help rejuvenate the skin and reduce the effects of the sun, aging, and some facial skin disorders. The technique employs the use of lasers to direct short and concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin. This gets rid of the skin layer by layer.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Laser Resurfacing?
For some patients, the laser facial treatment does an excellent job of diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, scars and irregular skin pigmentation. However, patients with certain skin types, skin tones and medical conditions may suffer an increased risk of developing unpleasant side effects. Consult a dermatologist to discover if you are a good candidate for the treatment.
What are the laser types used for the procedure?
Dermatologists employ the use of two types of lasers for laser skin resurfacing.
CO2 Lasers
The carbon dioxide lasers offer the most intense form of laser treatment currently available. They leave the surface of the skin looking tighter and feeling smoother as the laser uses heat to restrict the collagen bands found in the lower dermis. This laser can get rid of or reduce wrinkles, scars and birthmarks. Recently medical practitioners have started using carbon dioxide lasers to treat skin cancer in its earliest stages.
Erbium Lasers
These lasers remove the thinner layers of skin. They are less powerful but more precise than the carbon dioxide lasers. The erbium lasers are better suited to help patients with dark skin because they offer less risk of permanent changes to skin pigmentation. This form of laser treatment offers the patient a shorter healing span. They work well for people with minimal fine lines and wrinkles.
A partial laser skin resurfacing procedure typically takes thirty to forty-five minutes and a full treatment can take up to two hours. This treatment works and is effective in recovering the youthfulness and beauty of your skin.
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Author - Dr. Ramandeep Sidhu
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