Laser Skin Resurfacing - Are You Ready to Give a Facelift to Your Face and Neck?

Do the pimple scars or blemishes on your face prevent you from being social? Well, not anymore. Try the laser skin resurfacing technique to reduce wrinkles and other irregularities on the face, including acne scars and pimple marks. 

Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic surgery procedure that involves the removal of the uppermost layers of the skin through a focused laser beam. This treatment comprises of passing short pulsating beams of light on the affected parts of the skin, in order to remove it layer by layer. Various types of laser beams penetrate to different depths, and the choice of a beam depends on the need and suitability of the skin.

Who can undergo laser treatment for skin resurfacing?

This technique is recommended for people with fine lines, wrinkles around the eyes and mouth or on the forehead, acne scars or pigmentation on a skin which remains non-responsive even after a facelift. If you have any of the above problems, then you can opt for laser treatment on your skin. This method is however, not for people with live acne problem or with very dark skin. This technique also cannot be used for stretch marks. It is pertinent to consult a dermatologist to confirm if laser treatment can suit your skin type and the nature of your skin problem.

Which laser treatment works best for you?

We have discussed different techniques of laser skin resurfacing treatment options available in the today's parlance. Each technique suits different people with different needs. Find out which laser treatment method works best for you.

Ablative method of repairing the damaged skin tissues produces excellent results but also carries a risk of skin discoloration. It requires a healing time up to two weeks for all the patients.

Non-ablative method of repairing the skin does not produce dramatic results like the previous technique. It can improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars and pigmentation but not completely remove them as in ablative method. However, this technique improves the overall skin texture and tone. There are no side effects in this method and almost nil healing time.

The type of laser treatment depends on the extent of skin damage, nature of skin problem, healing time that you can afford, and the risk of side effects which you can take. Talk to your medical practitioner who is proficient in laser techniques before deciding on a particular method of skin healing.

Overview

Laser skin resurfacing treatment is a boon to mankind to reverse the aging effects and present a youthful look to the face. However, the choice of the laser method should be done carefully after consideration of all factors related to your skin and schedule.