Laser resurfacing is a facial rejuvenation procedure that uses a laser to improve the skin’s appearance or treat minor facial flaws. It can be done with:
- Ablative laser. This kind of laser warms the dermis, which lies beneath the thin layer of skin’s epidermis, and eliminates that layer, improving the firmness and smoothness of the skin by stimulating the growth of the protein collagen. The treated region looks smoother and tighter as the epidermis recovers and grows back. A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, an erbium laser, and combination systems are a few examples of ablative therapy.
- Nonablative laser or light source. Additionally, this strategy promotes collagen development. It has a quicker recovery period than an ablative laser and is less aggressive. However, the effects are less obvious. Pulsed dye laser, erbium (Er:YAG), and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy are a few examples.
When is this recommended?
- Fine wrinkles
- Age spots
- Uneven skin tone or texture
- Sun-damaged skin
- Mild to moderate acne scars
What is the Procedure?
- Your skin is exposed to a powerful laser beam during ablative laser resurfacing.
- The skin’s epidermis is destroyed by the laser beam (epidermis).
- The laser also warms the dermis, the layer of skin beneath the epidermis, which stimulates the creation of collagen over time and improves skin tone and texture.
- Depending on the technology utilised and the amount of the region treated, ablative laser resurfacing normally requires just one treatment and can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours.
- To get the desired outcomes with fractional Er:YAG laser resurfacing or nonablative laser therapy, you’ll probably require 1 to 3 sessions spread out over a few weeks or months.
What are the advantages?
- It is simple and short in duration It requires no downtime, so you do not have to take leave from work (or other chores)
- It needs to be done only once or twice a month for lasting results
- It helps your anti-ageing regimen by reducing, or delaying the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- It reduces the appearance of age spots by decreasing the pigmentation and the melanin in your skin
- It stimulates elastin and collagen production in the skin