Eliminating Skin Damages With Laser Skin Resurfacing

The laser surgery has invaded too many areas of skin and health concerns. Of late it has forayed into the area of skin care and correction. The laser skin resurfing involve revealing the healthier part of the skin by removing layers of skin. It is used to treat the wrinkles and freckles in the skin.This article covers

• What is laser skin resurfing?
• What is the Procedure?
• What is the cost?

Laser wrinkle removal is just one of the methods used to resurface skin. Chemical peels and derma abrasion are two other methods commonly used. Resurfacing methods remove layers of skin, revealing a healthier looking skin underneath. Laser skin resurfacing can be used to treat different skin problems, but it is most commonly used as a laser wrinkle reducer.

Laser treatments for wrinkles and freckles use a laser beam, which is an intense beam of light. Laser beams heats and eliminates surface skin tissue, removing wrinkles and freckles. As laser beams are very precise, the surrounding skin is not affected. Laser therapy for wrinkles can erase fine lines and wrinkles, smooth and tighten eyelid skin, improve the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, soften pucker marks and frown lines, remove brown spots and improve the appearance of scars.

The Procedure

Laser treatment for facial wrinkles is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. It is usually conducted in the plastic surgeon’s office. Patients are given either topical anesthetic, local anesthesia or intravenous sedation. During the procedure, the laser beam is passed over the skin. The top skin layer is removed by laser, until it has reached a point where wrinkles, scars and freckles will be less visible.

The two lasers most commonly used in wrinkle removal are carbon dioxide and erbium. Carbon dioxide seems to be more effective in treating deep wrinkles, but it has a longer recovery time and has more chances of leading to an adverse reaction. Some plastic surgeons will use a carbon dioxide laser for deep wrinkles and an erbium laser for fine lines and smaller wrinkles.

There is minor discomfort through the surgery and as the patient is recovering. The procedure usually takes between ten minutes and two hours, depending on how large an area is being treated.

The average cost of laser skin resurfacing is around $2,500 for the plastic surgeon’s fee. To that is added the cost of the facility, anesthesia, pre-operative care, post-operative care, creams and post-surgery medication.

After the surgery, the areas that have been treated need to be kept moist. They may be treated with ointment or covered with surgical bandages. There will be some swelling and redness after the surgery, which will fade within a few weeks. Within a week after the surgery, the skin will become dry and start to peel. Crusts may form on the skin, which can last up to ten days. There may be redness for a few weeks or more. After surgery, patients need to keep their skin hydrated and protected from the sun.

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