Common Laser Skin Treatments
Depending on the type of skin treatment that you need, there are a variety of laser skin treatment options. Some are medically necessary while most remain to be merely cosmetic for personal satisfaction. Recovery times and risks vary from procedure to procedure. Each process takes a different amount of time, which is also dependent on the severity of the issue to be corrected. Speak with a laser surgery or cosmetic surgery specialist regarding the ideal procedure to correct your problem.
Skin Resurfacing
Skin resurfacing is a process that is used to correct several facial problems including sun spots, blotches, blemish scars and lines/wrinkles. The process uses an abrasion process to penetrate just the epidermis, or top layer, of the skin. Only a thin layer of skin is removed and it is just a small amount at a time to prevent severe irritation and discomfort. This process is done to remove dead or damaged skin cells. The new cells that grow are tighter, making skin look rejuvenated, healthy and younger.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion procedures are available for those with severe acne problems, blackheads and overly oily skin, among other issues. The process is done to exfoliate and promote healthy skin cell growth. The process goes to the dermis, or second layer of the skin. Some dermabrasion procedures can leave redness on the skin for several days. This is a minor side effect that does correct itself. Infection is another potential risk involved with this process. These complications are rare and are corrected with medication.
Skin is likely to be sensitive for several days following this type of procedure. Keeping skin clean and dry is important. Makeup application should be avoided until the treated area is completely healed.
Scar Removal
Laser precision processes can be used to correct or reduce the appearance of facial scars from surgery or acne. The laser penetrates the scar to breakdown the damaged skin cells. The idea behind this procedure is to promote healthy cell re-growth to make scars go away completely. One common side effect is an uneven skin tone or uneven skin tanning. Another potential side effect is laser burn. These are uncommon and do correct themselves over time should they occur. Since the skin is not left open, the risk of infection is extremely minimal.
Skin Tightening
Skin tightening is a surgical way of obtaining younger looking skin. Essentially what is done here is that lasers penetrate the top layer or two of skin to breakdown old, damaged or dead skin cells that cause wrinkles, lines and loose skin. The dead cells remove themselves from the face and allow for new, healthy cells to grow. For severely wrinkled faces, several treatments may be required.
Some bruising may occur and laser burns or redness are possible as well. The procedure generally takes a couple of hours, depending on the size of the area being treated. Massaging the facial area treated following the procedure, at least 24 hours afterward, can help to prevent or reduce some of the swelling that is possible.
Ablative Laser Facials
This is an intense procedure that is to rejuvenate the look of aging skin. Two different ablative lasers are used in this process. Their job is to vaporize the damaged skin with wavelengths of light through the skin’s epidermis. It helps to reduce the appearance of uneven skin and make it look healthier. It does not, however, remove wrinkles or scars.
FotoFacial
A FotoFacial treatment can be used on the entire face, neck or hands using one of three methods. Depending on the intensity of the procedure to be completed, surgeons may use an IPL or intense pulsed light, infrared laser or radiofrequency treatment. All three procedures are gentle and leave you able to go about your daily activities immediately following the procedures.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is an option for those that have unwanted facial hair due to genetics or other health disorders such as thyroid problems or PCOS. For permanent removal, several treatments are normally likely. There is no downtime with these procedures but laser burns and a minor amount of swelling are possible.
You can seek a consultation in the Millburn area to see which procedure is the most ideal for your specific skin condition. As with any surgery or type of laser skin treatments there are risks and minor side effects that are possible. Most correct themselves since the most common are just a minor amount of swelling and a minor laser burn.
Skin Resurfacing
Skin resurfacing is a process that is used to correct several facial problems including sun spots, blotches, blemish scars and lines/wrinkles. The process uses an abrasion process to penetrate just the epidermis, or top layer, of the skin. Only a thin layer of skin is removed and it is just a small amount at a time to prevent severe irritation and discomfort. This process is done to remove dead or damaged skin cells. The new cells that grow are tighter, making skin look rejuvenated, healthy and younger.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion procedures are available for those with severe acne problems, blackheads and overly oily skin, among other issues. The process is done to exfoliate and promote healthy skin cell growth. The process goes to the dermis, or second layer of the skin. Some dermabrasion procedures can leave redness on the skin for several days. This is a minor side effect that does correct itself. Infection is another potential risk involved with this process. These complications are rare and are corrected with medication.
Skin is likely to be sensitive for several days following this type of procedure. Keeping skin clean and dry is important. Makeup application should be avoided until the treated area is completely healed.
Scar Removal
Laser precision processes can be used to correct or reduce the appearance of facial scars from surgery or acne. The laser penetrates the scar to breakdown the damaged skin cells. The idea behind this procedure is to promote healthy cell re-growth to make scars go away completely. One common side effect is an uneven skin tone or uneven skin tanning. Another potential side effect is laser burn. These are uncommon and do correct themselves over time should they occur. Since the skin is not left open, the risk of infection is extremely minimal.
Skin Tightening
Skin tightening is a surgical way of obtaining younger looking skin. Essentially what is done here is that lasers penetrate the top layer or two of skin to breakdown old, damaged or dead skin cells that cause wrinkles, lines and loose skin. The dead cells remove themselves from the face and allow for new, healthy cells to grow. For severely wrinkled faces, several treatments may be required.
Some bruising may occur and laser burns or redness are possible as well. The procedure generally takes a couple of hours, depending on the size of the area being treated. Massaging the facial area treated following the procedure, at least 24 hours afterward, can help to prevent or reduce some of the swelling that is possible.
Ablative Laser Facials
This is an intense procedure that is to rejuvenate the look of aging skin. Two different ablative lasers are used in this process. Their job is to vaporize the damaged skin with wavelengths of light through the skin’s epidermis. It helps to reduce the appearance of uneven skin and make it look healthier. It does not, however, remove wrinkles or scars.
FotoFacial
A FotoFacial treatment can be used on the entire face, neck or hands using one of three methods. Depending on the intensity of the procedure to be completed, surgeons may use an IPL or intense pulsed light, infrared laser or radiofrequency treatment. All three procedures are gentle and leave you able to go about your daily activities immediately following the procedures.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is an option for those that have unwanted facial hair due to genetics or other health disorders such as thyroid problems or PCOS. For permanent removal, several treatments are normally likely. There is no downtime with these procedures but laser burns and a minor amount of swelling are possible.
You can seek a consultation in the Millburn area to see which procedure is the most ideal for your specific skin condition. As with any surgery or type of laser skin treatments there are risks and minor side effects that are possible. Most correct themselves since the most common are just a minor amount of swelling and a minor laser burn.