Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure to enhance your real facial radiance by restoring skin health and improving its appearance. In this laser rejuvenation procedure, the laser beams of variable intensity gradually peel off the unhealthy skin cell layers. As we all know, today’s scenario has completely changed our mindset with respect to looks and presentation. There is no room for unwanted fine lines, freckles and wrinkles if you want to maintain your radiance and glow for long in your life. Laser resurfacing is one of the most opted solutions to get rid of such unpleasant issues rapidly.
Why Do You Need Laser Skin Resurfacing?
There are certain conditions that make you look unpleasant. Following are those non aesthetic issues for which this procedure can be the one stop solution:
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Spots due to aging
- Uneven tone or texture of the skin
- Skin damage due to sunlight exposure
- Scars left by acne
- Non-responsive skin left by facelift procedure
One needs to visit the concerned specialist and undergo thorough examination before proceeding for such treatment.
How Laser Skin Resurfacing Brings Results?
There are two types of laser techniques that can be used for laser resurfacing:
Ablative Laser Technique
In this procedure, the laser beam peels off the thin outer skin layer and stimulates the synthesis of new collagen fibers in the next skin layer using heat. The removed upper layer rejuvenates or resurfaces providing the smooth and tight skin texture. CO2 laser resurfacing and erbium laser procedure come under this category.
Non Ablative Laser technique
In this procedure, the laser directly initiates the new collagen growth without peeling off the upper skin layer. Although this technique requires less recovery period and is non-invasive, it is comparatively less effective. Intense Pulse Light comes under this category.
What Preparations Are Required For Laser Resurfacing?
One must begin with a thorough and detailed consultation regarding your skin’s chief complaint with a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. If he/she finds it as the best treatment for your facial rejuvenation keeping all your health prerequisites and risk factors in consideration then you can proceed with it.
The doctor will advise you to stop all the medication (like aspirin or ibuprofen) or supplementation (vitamin E) that can interfere in the normal blood clotting and healing process during the treatment. You might need to stop all such usage including smoking or other substance abuse at least 10 days before the clinical procedure.
Your specialist may prescribe an antibiotic cover regime before the surgery in order to prevent chances of infection during or after the treatment.
What Can One Expect After Laser Skin Resurfacing?
This is usually a outpatient surgical procedure that requires only 30-45 minutes and may extend upto 2 hours. You might get discharged on the same day. First step of this surgery is anaesthesia administration. If you require treatment for small areas of the face which generally include one or two wrinkles or scars then the local anaesthesia will be the better option. But if the whole of the face of a large area of the face needs to be treated then general anaesthesia is preferred.
A non ablative laser treatment may require more than one visit that is usually scheduled weekly or monthly. One can use cool compresses if there occurs any rash or redness on the treated area.
After an ablative laser procedure you may expect itching and swelling in the treated area which may get resolved over the period of time. You need to apply the prescribed ointment and sunscreen for rapid healing. The doctor may also advise airtight and watertight dressings.You may take prescription painkillers or use cool compresses for pain relief. The skin resurfacing occurs within a week or two. One should not apply cosmetics or do any activity like swimming until your new skin gets ready for it. Because all this may irritate the treated area and delay the results.
Associated Complications
This treatment undoubtedly improves the skin appearance but may result in various adverse complications also, if operator is not well skilled. These can be the complications:
- Skin Burns from the laser heat
- Post-operative scars
- Abnormal skin tone or pigmentation
- Post surgical herpes or bacterial infectection
So, one must choose his/her health care professional wisely to undergo such skill based treatment like laser skin resurfacing. Callidora is India’s leading skin care clinic that ensures your best skin treatment results and comfortable recovery using advanced technologies along with well skilled professionals.
