Laser skin resurfacing is a procedure that uses laser beams to improve the flaws of your skin by removing wrinkles, scars, lesions, toning out the skin, and tightening the skin. Do not ever worry about those scars, wrinkles, and sun-damaged skin because Dr. Macdonald, who specializes in laser resurfacing in San Francisco, will make that problem go away and get you rejuvenated skin with the best flows.
Outlined below is what you need to know about laser skin resurfacing.
Issues corrected with laser skin resurfacing
If you have the following, you probably need laser resurfacing:
· Sun-damaged skin
· Acne scars
· Chickenpox scars
· Wrinkles and frown lines
· Aging and liver spots
· Birthmark scars
· Untoned skin pigmentation
· Sagging skin
· Enlarged nasal oil glands
· Warts
Types of laser resurfacing
The following are forms of laser skin resurfacing:
Anti-redness resurfacing lasers. It is also known as pulsed dye laser, which is less painful and used to treat sun damage, birthmarks, fresh stretch marks, spider veins, and cherry angiomas.
Pigment-pulverizing resurfacing laser. Generates strong acoustic waves that shatter pigment particles to remove brown spots and all colors of ink tattoos.
Non-ablative laser treatment. It helps to stimulate collagen growth and improves skin tone and texture over time. It helps to treat sun damages, melasma, and minor scars.
Ablative resurfacing lasers. It is wounding lasers that remove thin outer layers of the skin and heats the underlying skin to stimulate new collagen. It helps to treat deep wrinkles, prominent scars, and severe sun damages.
Pre-care and post-care instructions
Before laser resurfacing, your dermatologist will prepare and instruct you as follows:
Ask you about your past medical history and cosmetic procedures.
Do a physical exam by inspecting the skin area to be treated.
Discuss your expectation to help you understand the recovery period
Take antibiotic medication before laser resurfacing to prevent bacterial infection.
Avoid unprotected sun exposure to prevent the reactivation of the herpes virus.
Quitting smoking helps to avoid after-treatment complications.
Avoid using medication that causes photosensitivity.
Cleanse the treated area as instructed by your doctor to prevent infection.
Apply petroleum jelly and antibiotics to the treated area to prevent sunburns and sun damages.
Apply a recommended moisturizer to help with the healing process.
Wash the treated area gently with vinegar to keep the skin clean.
Avoid taking acne medication such as Accutane to prevent risks for scars.
Side effects
Like any other cosmetic procedure, laser skin resurfacing has its side effects which are as follows:
· Reactivation of herpes simplex and oral cold sores
· Burning sensation
· Hyperpigmentation
· Swelling
· Redness rashes
· Bacterial infection
· Scaring
· Bumps
Following your doctor’s pre-care and post-care instructions may help you reduce the risks of these types of complications.
Talk to your laser skin resurfacing specialist today.
Most people get laser skin resurfacing for various reasons; some remove stubborn tattoos, remove stretch marks after childbirth, or lose weight to remove accidental scars, fine lines, and wrinkles. But before you get any laser resurfacing treatment, you should discuss thoroughly with your doctor about your goals and the best medicine. Please make an appointment with the Aesthetic Surgery Center, and Dr. Macdonald and his nurse will explain the cosmetic procedure and provide all the information you need to get back that flawless skin.
