Laser skin resurfacing treatments provide patients with relief from fine lines and wrinkles by removing damaged outer layers of skin to reveal those that are softer, smoother and younger looking. Treatment may be performed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars and abnormal pigmentations.

If your face displays telltale signs of age and you would like to correct these other skin imperfections, a laser skin resurfacing procedure may be right for you.

Treatment areas include “crows feet” at the edges of the eyes, lines around the mouth and deep lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth (the nasolabial fold).

The difference between a chemical peel and a laser treatment is that the laser gives a greater degree of control over the depth and position of the resurfacing than is possible with the chemical peel.

Also, in addition to removing the older skin layer from the top, the laser actually tightens the underlying collagen dermal tissue, which helps smooth out wrinkles. The laser can be used more effectively for the wrinkles and skin creases than the chemical peel can.

Virtually any area with an excess of fine wrinkles can be helped, including the forehead, the eyelids, the cheeks, around the mouth, the hands and to a lesser degree the neck.

    • To increase self confıdence and enhance self ımage
    • Desire to look younger
    • To produce a more youthful appearance ın a natural way

The best candidates for laser skin resurfacing are patients who are seeking treatment for discolouration, wrinkles, sun damage, acne marks or other types of imperfections in skin appearance. Also, patients who have realistic expectations to what they can achieve.

Laser treatment is not good for darker-skinned individuals because of the slight discolouration which can occur.

The Procedure

The laser works by having the laser’s light react with the water that is within the deeper layers of the skin (dermis). The energy released between the light and the water causes the water within the dermis to heat up, the elevation of the skin’s temperature is only to a certain temperature that is favorable for collagen contraction. This light generated heat causes immediate collagen contraction within the demis of the skin.

For the first several days, there is weeping and crusting of the treated area and, during this time, it is very important to remove any crusts thay may build up on your skin. Most patients find Vaseline, applied two hourly during the day time, to be the most effective and soothing topical medication at this stage. For the first two or three nights after the skin resurfacing procedure, you may find that Vaseline gauze applied to the treated skin, after it has been first liberally covered with Vaseline, would be the most soothing dressing.

After about a week, the skin stops weeping, and becomes a bright pink colour, which then fades to light pink over the following weeks.

It is best not to put on any make up until at least ten days after your skin has healed. This is because the skin is readily sensitised following a resurfacing procedure to anything potentially sensitising such as cosmetics applied to it.

Once the skin has healed, small crusts that have developed can then be removed gently, using water containing a little white vinegar. This can be prepared by adding five or six drops of vinegar to a cup of water at a comfortable temperature as far as the skin is concerned.

After several months, the pink color is gone and the skin color returns toward normal or may be somewhat lighter than normal.

The best results after a resurfacing procedure are seen 6-10 months after treatment and are due to new collagen formation under the site of your wrinkles or acne scarring. Do not feel despondent because you can still see wrinkles or scarring immediately after your treatment. Your laser resurfaced skin will usually continue to improve with time up to ten months after the procedure.

Light exercise and swimming can be resumed in about a week, progressing to normal physical activity quickly thereafter. However, the light pink appearance may restrict social activities and return to work for two weeks or more. Activities should be planned in order to avoid exposure to strong sunlight, which can leave abnormal discoloration.

The surgeon will advise the patient if there is a need for any pre-treatment. Patients who have a problem with the cold-sore virus may need pre-treatment with an anti-virus medication. To facilitate healing, it is preferable for patients to stop smoking.

It is not possible to recreate young skin or prevent continued aging. The hands of time continue moving on, and realistic expectations are the key to success.

If you are looking for a procedure to give you a smooth, healthy and more youthful appearance then a Laser Facelift is the answer. Most patients are more than happy with the end results and often repeat the process.

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