(Newswire.net — November 2, 2016) — Laser skin resurfacing is an ideal way to effectively reverse the damage to skin that is caused by:
– Harmful UV rays
– Aging
– Poor lifestyle habits, which include smoking
The treatment can improve the quality, texture and color of your skin. There are three types of resurfacing lasers that are used with this treatment, which include ablative, non-ablative and fractional lasers.
Ablative Lasers
Ablative lasers are comparable to a deep chemical peel or dermabrasion. It will remove skin through a uniform injury to your skin. There are many surgeons who feel this type of treatment is better than deep chemical peels or dermabrasions because they have more control over the extent of skin injury. Ablative lasers will tighten the skin, eliminate wrinkles, and effectively improve any pigmentation problems. This type of laser treatment can also be ideal for those with acne scarring.
Non-ablative Lasers
Non-ablative lasers are less invasive than ablative lasers and are non-wounding. This type of laser treatment works by stimulating your skin to produce more collagen and firms the underlying skin. Non-ablative lasers do not remove skin like ablative lasers. Non-ablative lasers will cause heat damage to the upper and deeper layers of the skin. Although these lasers can remove fine lines and wrinkles, months after the procedure the effects may not be as noticeable.
Fractional Lasers
Laser skin resurfacing using fractional lasers can be ablative or non-ablative. With this treatment, a plastic surgeon like the ones from Aydin Plastic Surgery will use the laser to make tiny holes in your skin that will penetrate the to the deeper layer of skin. Although fractional laser treatment results in less surface injury to the skin, there is more injury to the deeper layers. These lasers can be used for deep wrinkles, brown spots, and damaged caused by the sun.
Why You Should Have Laser Skin Resurfacing
There are many reasons you should consider laser skin resurfacing. When your skin is exposed to the sun, it causes wrinkles to develop on your face, so the treatment is ideal for those who want to reverse sun damage. If your skin shows signs of pigmentation problems, such as brown spots or blotchy areas, laser skin resurfacing is a suitable way to treat these problems. Scars can cause your skin to become uneven, so this treatment can help even out with these problem areas, too. Certain precancerous growths can also be removed using this treatment.
What You Need to do Before Laser Skin Resurfacing
If you decide to have laser skin resurfacing, you could be asked to undergo a pretreatment process where you will apply moisturizers to your skin for a certain amount of time. Before the procedure, it is also suggested that you do not:
– Smoke, refraining from cigarettes will allow faster healing
– Take aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications, and herbal supplements because it can promote bleeding
– Expose yourself to the sun without protection
– Use any products that can cause complications during the laser treatment
– To aid in a safe and faster recovery, you should always be sure that you are properly hydrated before and after the surgery.
Recovery
Recovery time after the surgery will vary based on the depth of treatment and the technique that was used. A deeper treatment will require more healing time than a treatment with less depth. After the surgery, you will be provided with instructions about how to clean your skin and what ointments should be applied. Men are not advised to shave after the procedure. Other hair removal techniques should also be delayed for a certain time to promote healing.