Laser
Skin Resurfacing
Dermabrasion have proved
its place in cosmetic skin resurfacing. Deep wrinkles and deep
acne scarring respond very well to Dermabrasion and deep chemical
peels.
Advances in laser technology
however put this tool in the hands of the Plastic Surgeon for
skin resurfacing. Laser is a powerful tool to deliver light energy
in a precise and accurate manner. Computer technology has also
added more accuracy precision and most important control of depth
of laser abrasion.
With the precision
of the laser, layers of skin are removed. With each pass of the
laser, further depth is removed. Laser light also generates heat
that can cause thermal damage, and has to be taken into account.
Other lasers do not generate heat damage. This has to be taken
into consideration for the healing process.
To ensure even depth
to the laser abrasion, the skin has to be prepared. Skin care
products ensure exfoliation of the Keratin Layer to an even level.
Using hydroquinone stabilizes the cells containing the pigment
that gives the skin its color. The depth of the laser resurfacing
is customized to the patient's need and the skin characteristics.
Laser skin resurfacing
is indicated for the treatment of:
- Wrinkles
- Acne Scarring
- Scars
- Sun Damaged Skin
- Pre Cancerous Skin Conditions
- Pigmentation Changes
- Benign Skin Conditions
- Keratosis
- Rosacia
- Rhinophyma (Thickened Nasal Skin)
Laser skin resurfacing's
ideal candidate is fair complexion, skin type II, III, and I.
The patient is free of any conditions that interfere with wound
healing; all medications that interfere with wound healing, and
has stopped Accutane for at least one year prior to the procedure.
Healing is complete
in seven to ten days. At that time the new skin is thin, very
sensitive, and red. The redness gradually softens and by the third
week becomes pink. The pink color gradually disappears in about
twelve weeks. |
