Laser Skin Resurfacing
Laser Skin Resurfacing
San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center
Laser Skin Resurfacing
A surgical laser, such as the CO2 laser, is a beam of light capable of removing unwanted tissue. These lasers vaporize skin cells by emitting bursts of radiation that are absorbed by the water in these cells. Skin imperfections are rapidly and accurately treated one layer at a time without bleeding, while the underlying skin tissue is preserved. As a result of this treatment, the patient is left with more natural looking skin.
The Best Candidates For Laser Resurfacing
If you have tiny wrinkles, acne scars and other minor skin imperfections, then laser resurfacing can help you. It can improve sun damaged and acne scarred skin which often cause concern to both men and women. The C02 laser will produce mild permanent change in skin texture and tone, so generally it is used for the entire face.
The Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedure
The physician directs the laser beam toward the patient's skin imperfection. The laser quickly and accurately vaporizes layers of skin just four or five cells in thickness. The surgery is done under anesthesia so when the procedure is completes your face will be covered with a dressing that you will leave on for 3-5 days.
After Your Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment
After your laser skin treatment, there will be an initial redness, which will fade in a few weeks to a light pink. The color can be camouflaged with cosmetics. The discoloration (hyperpigmentation) may appear 3-6 weeks after the procedure but with skin creams will eventually disappear in 1-3 months.
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