Does laser resurfacing really work?

Laser resurfacing is a procedure that may seem too good to be true at first. Since this procedure is minimally invasive and involves no downtime or incisions, most people deny its effectiveness. What is the reality? The fact is that the procedure has been used for quite some time to treat different types of skin problems and the results have been positive so far. So if you want to refresh your appearance, we suggest you try this procedure.

Treats different skin problems

With laser resurfacing, you can treat various skin problems, such as pigmentation irregularities, precancerous skin growth, uneven skin tone or texture, inflammation and redness, sagging or laxity of the skin, signs of sun damage, wrinkles facials and fine lines, just to name a few.

This laser therapy produces micro-injuries to the skin to stimulate the skin’s healing response. Then the skin problems disappear. Additionally, the therapy enhances collagen production to deliver long-lasting results.

Customizable

This therapy can be personalized to treat different types of skin problems. In fact, it can also treat serious problems. Typically, deeper treatments involve a little more downtime; however, it can provide long-lasting results. In fact, other treatments can also be effective, but may need to be repeated over and over again to maintain results.

Comfortable procedure, little downtime

Compared to other procedures, laser resurfacing is more comfortable and can be performed with local or topical anesthesia depending on the depth of the procedure. The surgeon may give you a sedative so that you can relax while the procedure is done. Apart from this, built-in cooling can be used to maintain skin temperature while therapy is taking place.

Depending on the size of the treatment area and the area to be treated, the entire procedure may take between 30 and 120 minutes. You can go home later; however, you may want to take it easy for a couple of days to let your skin heal. You can also use some skin care products to boost the healing process and enjoy better results.

Combine with other treatments

For best results, laser resurfacing can be combined with other treatments. Some examples of the procedures include dermal fillers, Botox injection, and platelet rich plasma therapy, just to name a few. However, it is your doctor who will choose the right combination of procedures for you.

Simply put, if you want to have this therapy, we suggest that you contact a good doctor to identify the skin problems you have and discuss the goals you want to achieve. Your doctor will find out if therapy alone can help you get the results you want, or if another procedure may also need to be done for better results. In this case, you may also need to opt for other procedures. This choice will be based on certain procedures based on your personal preferences.