Laser Skin Resurfacing
(LSR), like chemical peels, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion
is commonly used to restore the youthful appearance to wrinkled,
sun-damaged skin. While yielding excellent results, LSR often
involved discomfort and significant downtime. That means an
extended period indoors, with no sun exposure – an impossibility
for many active and working patients.
Compared to other methods, laser skin resurfacing saves patients
time and discomfort. In short, skin resurfacing offers the best of
both worlds, superior results, yet no pain and no downtime.
Dramatic results in little time
We all age, yet none us us want our skin to show signs of
ageing. For centuries, people have sought ways to safely and
effectively restore smooth, glowing skin. Now it’s possible. Laser
skin resurfacing improves skin texture and tone, smoothes wrinkles,
and diminishes brown spots. In short, this procedure erases those
factors that add years to our appearance restoring youthful
vitality.
Best of all, laser skin resurfacing does all this with no pain
and no downtime. Providing the effective, dramatic results of
ablative resurfacing treatments – without its prolonged healing
period – this procedure combines the best of both worlds. Laser
skin resurfacing restores skin to its fresh, healthy state,
generally allowing patients to resume their normal routine almost
immediately.
How does it work?
Laser skin resurfacing is based on the principle of
micro-thermal treatment zones. The laser pulses create tiny
ablative zones, removing the epidermis and upper dermis. The
treatment then triggers the body’s natural healing
process, stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin tissue.
The procedure treats small zones of the skin, leaving surrounding
tissue untouched and intact. These large unaffected areas act as a
reservoir for more effective and rapid tissue healing and collagen
production. The
bottom line: new, healthier, smoother tissue in place of skin
imperfections.
What to expect?
Your physician will determine the ideal treatment plan for your
needs. Generally, treatment involves two to four sessions, at four
week intervals. Right after treatment you may feel a slight
tingling sensation. You may
experience slight swelling for a day or two. As new skin replaces
dead tissue, your skin will flake, a sign that healing is underway.
Your skin will look better immediately, and will steadily improve
over the next few months.
Does it hurt?
Far more comfortable than conventional laser skin resurfacing,
laser skin resurfacing is experienced by most patients as a
comfortable sensation.
Laser skin resurfacing can be used on patients of most skin types
anywhere on the body. Since this procedure spares healthy tissue,
it can be performed on delicate skin areas, such as the face, neck,
chest and hands.