Laser Resurfacing Treatment Question and Answer

Laser Resurfacing Treatment Question and Answer

Laser Resurfacing Treatment Question and Answer, Aging, acne, or too much sun can result in brown spots, scars and fine lines or wrinkles on your face.

Laser skin resurfacing is a safe procedure that can help your skin look younger and healthier and beautiful.

Laser skin resurfacing treatment is a well-known cosmetic procedure which helps to rejuvenate and reverse severe facial disorders.

It helps to reduce imperfections of your appearance on your skin’s surface. This therapy aims to achieve a more uniformed skin appearance.

It is done using a laser which dissolves the molecular bonds of the damaged cells of each layer. This rejuvenates your skin and peels away the damaged layers of your skin.

What is laser skin resurfacing?

Laser resurfacing also known as a laser peel is a method of precisely peeling damaged skin utilizing a laser light beam to give a youthful skin.

It can improve facial imperfections such as fine lines around the eyes or mouth, acne scars, blotchy brown spots, melasma, scars or sun damaged skin.

The laser resurfacing treatment involves an intense light beam, which is further divided into two parts i.e. ablative and non-ablative lasers.

Ablative lasers are invasive and remove the top layer of your skin known as the epidermis. This will cause your skin to appear red as it tries and repairs itself.

The non-ablative lasers are less invasive and use heat to stimulate the cells which leads the underlying collagen to thicken. This results in the improvement of the tone and elasticity of your skin and eliminates the imperfections.

How does the laser resurfacing treatment work?

The laser light beam, which is 1/10^th the diameter of a hair follicle treats a fraction of the skin at a time, penetrating to the deeper levels of the skin to stimulate the production of the younger smoother and beautiful skin.

What is the difference between ablative and non-ablative lasers?

Ablative laser treatment uses a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser to vaporize microscopic columns of tissue deep in the skin and helps to give beautiful skin.

It is a more aggressive procedure used to treat more severe skin damage. The newest ablative lasers use a fractionated light beam that preserves columns of normal skin which aids in healing.

Non -ablative laser treatment uses a different type of light beam, erbium laser which penetrates deep in the skin to stimulate new collagen production to the skin. The surface skin is intact resulting in faster healing than ablative laser treatment.

Who Is An Ideal Candidate For Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment?

This treatment is most effective for patients who have lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tones pigmentation, acne scarring etc.

The ideal candidate considered for this treatment should not be taking any medications or should not have any existing health issues.

Patients with minor skin imperfections are not considered ideal for the treatment. Since this treatment, like any surgery, would require a minimum recovery period and hence it is advisable for those who have minor scarring or other disparities with their appearance.

How long does a treatment take?

Treatment of the full face with any of the resurfacing lasers takes about 45 minutes which is quite quick.

Typically patients arrive an hour early for application of a topical numbing cream prior to the procedure. The total time in the office is about 2 hours.

How many treatments are needed and how long will benefits last?

The non-ablative Fraxel laser typically requires 4 treatments or sessions for sun damage and brown spots and 5 treatments for acne scars, depending on severity.

Ablative laser usually is one-time treatment.

Duration of benefits depends on the condition being treated. Acne scar treatment results in very long-term benefit.

Treatment of brown spots or sun damage may last up to 5 to 7 years if the patient is careful with sun exposure.

How long will it take to heal?

Healing takes one week for ablative laser resurfacing ( CO2). After one week, patients can wear makeup and go back to their normal life.

Fraxel laser heals in 2 days with only minimal redness or peeling on day 3. Treatments are done 3 to 6 weeks apart, depending on your skin type.

Is the procedure painful?

Most of the patients tolerate the procedure very well after a one-hour application of topical anesthetic cream plus oral or injectable Ibuprofen- like medication.

It feels a little warm and prickly towards the end of the procedure. Patients who are anxious may benefit from a short-acting anti-anxiety medication right before the treatment.

What Are The Side Effects To Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment?

Just like any other surgical or cosmetic treatment, this laser treatment for acne scars can also have side effects. Some of the side effects of laser treatments for acne scars removal are:

Most patients do not have any complications. In patients with darker skin types, temporary bronzing of the skin or brown spots may occur.

The pigmentation usually resolves in 4 weeks or less with the use of a prescription skin lightener.

What is the best aftercare following laser resurfacing?

Dermatologist in Delhi owned their favorite sensitive skin products for use immediately after the procedure.

Once the skin is healed, daily sunscreen is important to wear for patients with concerns about brown spots, a prescription skin brightener cream with hydroquinone and Vitamin A or C will prevent recurrence.

How do I find a practitioner who is experienced in this procedure?

The procedure is usually performed by dermatologists and plastic surgeons. I recommend having it done in a doctor’s office rather than for the best treatment make a call for the consultation.

Ask your primary care physician as well as friends who have had cosmetic procedures who they recommend.

You may benefit from several consultations to select which doctor’s approach is right for you.

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