Laser Skin Resurfacing
Top 8 Things You Need To Know
If you are looking for clearer skin, there are certain things that you will need to know before you begin a laser treatment. Having a more beautiful skin can be accessed with some knowledge and the right provider. Skin resurfacing is a common solution for many people. Here are the top eight things you need to know.
1. CO2RE Fractional CO2 Requires Little Downtime.
Fall is called “laser season,” since treated skin is more sensitive to the sun. Winter, with its shorter days, allows spending more time indoors, which promotes healing.
2. Topical Anesthetic Is Used.
It will depend on the depth and area of treatment as well as your tolerance for pain. Intravenous sedation can also keep a patient more comfortable.
3. Resurfacing “Turns Back The Clock.”
It is a great solution for wrinkles and fine lines. The laser resurfacing reveals the more youthful skin underneath.
4. Why It Is Called Fractional CO2 Ablation.
Ablative lasers are used; they generate beams of coherent light. This light is absorbed by the body’s tissue as energy, promoting temperature elevation which results in the evaporation of tissue, called ablation. CO2RE Fractional CO2 laser is considered the ‘Gold Standard’ for ablation.
5. It Makes Use Of The Body’s Natural Healing System.
You should be upfront regarding what medications you are taking while giving your medical history, as it could affect the treatment. The natural processes of the body replace and remove the treated skin and heal it.
6. Uneven Pigmentation, Photo Damage, Precancerous Spots, and A Host Of Imperfections Can Benefit.
The ablative laser effectively treats a diverse range of skin conditions by removing all or part of the skin. Scars can also be treated with ablative lasers.
7. The Peeling Lasts From 7 To 10 Days.
Your face will be red while the peeling is happening. If you work at home, that is a great solution. Some choose to have it done in the fall season, as mentioned previously.
8. Laser Treatment Is Ideal For Patients, Age 30 Years and Older.
These people may have skin damage due to sun exposure, fine lines, rough texture or acne scars. Results are usually seen after one treatment; however, deeper lines and imperfections may require a series of treatments, such as three skin resurfacing treatments over a twelve month period.
Think about your goals as far as the problems you wish to address with laser skin resurfacing. Then give us a call to set up your appointment for a consultation and laser treatment.
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About the Author
I’m Kenneth Baird, Medical Director at Calista. I’ve been practicing family medicine since 1989 and became involved in aesthetics in 2005, starting with Botox injections and dermal fillers. I further expanded the scope of my practice to include anti-aging procedures and am currently a BioTE and GAINESWave provider. My patients appreciate my care and passion for their wellness, resulting in many satisfied patients and referrals. At the beginning of 2017, I became the Medical Director at Calista, where I perform and supervise clinical procedures. I’m excited to be performing aesthetic injections on Wednesday evenings.
When I’m not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, exercising, and martial arts. As a third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, I not only enjoy training but am also a corner judge and referee at state and national tournaments.
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