Laser Resurfacing
Ideal For
Patients wanting improved skin texture with immediate and lasting results, with little downtime, minimal discomfort and easy post treatment care. Great results are seen in patients with fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars and sun damage.
Treatment Information
A topical anesthetic is applied to the skin 30 mins prior to treatment to effectively numb the area. With the aid of a computer scanner on the Erbium Laser the appropriate depth of peel is selected. After the treatment a topical occlusive such as Aquaphor or Neova’s Intensive Tissue Repair is put on the skin to keep skin from drying out.
Downtime
Your skin feels much the same as sunburn with minor sloughing on the second day. Redness will begin to fade by the third day and mineral makeup can be worn. For a light peel 3-4 days is the recommended recovery time & for a deeper peel 4-5days.
Frequency
Will depend on the depth of the peel as more treatments maybe needed when lighter treatment are performed. Typically 2-4 treatments are recommended which can be spaced 6-8 weeks apart
Technology Used
Sciton Erbium: YAG