Laser Skin Resurfacing

 

Newer laser technologies give your doctor a new level of control in laser surfacing, permitting extreme precision, especially in delicate areas. Laser skin resurfacing is used for: 

1. a.    Fine lines or wrinkles around or under your eyes, forehead or mouth

2. b.    Scars from acne or chickenpox

3. c.    Non-responsive skin after a facelift

4. d.    Aged or sun-damaged skin

5. e.    Liver spots

6. f.    Improve your complexion if you have yellowish or grayish skin tones

7. g.    Warts

8. h.    Birthmarks such as linear epidermal nevi

9. i.    Enlarged oil glands on the nose

The laser beam used in laser resurfacing will remove your outer layer of skin, called the epidermis.  Devices uses the laser to send short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin. It simultaneously heats the underlying skin, called the dermis. This action works to stimulate growth of new collagen fibers. As the treated area heals, the new skin that forms is smoother and firmer.

You may not be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing if you have active acne, very dark skin, deep wrinkles, excessive sagging skin. Patients with darker skin tones have a greater risk of healing with darker pigmentation. This may be minimized by use of a bleaching agent 

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