St. Charles, IL Wrinkle Reduction Through Laser Resurfacing

Posted by johnpreston on December 1st, 2016

One of the best non-surgical ways to achieve St. Charles, IL wrinkle reduction is through the process of laser resurfacing. As this process is relatively new, there is a perception that it is costly and involves increased risks, or that it can cause side effects or complications. Here is some information to set the record straight.

The Technology Behind Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing technology uses a kind of laser that emits short and concentrated pulsating light beams into the treatment area. This is sometimes referred to as laser peel, laser abrasion or lasabrasion, and laser vaporization.

There are two main types of lasers used in laser resurfacing techniques for the reduction of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots. First, the CO2 or “fractional” laser uses an ultrapulse, consisting of very short pulsed light energy, in order to remove the thin layers of damaged skin cells on the surface. This is also used for other conditions, such as scars, warts and enlarged oil glands.

The second type of laser, the erbium, removes wrinkles on the face, hands and neck — even on the chest.  This laser is capable of removing not just surface-level or “fine” lines, but also some of the deeper lines of the skin, but doing so somewhat more superficially than does the CO2 laser.

When comparing the two types, erbium is often preferred because there may be fewer side effects, which can include redness, swelling and bruising.  In addition, patients may experience a shorter recovery period (that is, about a week in contrast with the two-week recovery period in CO2 laser resurfacing).  Fractional Co2 can also be more prone to causing hypopigmentation or skin bleaching.

The St. Charles, IL laser skin treatments using CO2 and erbium lasers each have their benefits. Patients should always consult their doctors to determine which type of laser is best suited in each case.

The Good Candidates for Laser Resurfacing

You may or may not be a good candidate for laser resurfacing. To determine this conclusively, it is necessary to seek the counsel of a doctor in order to conduct a physical examination of your skin’s condition.

If you fall into one of these categories, then you are likely a good candidate:

•   You have fine lines and/or wrinkles on your forehead, eyes, or mouth.
•   Your skin has shallow scars resulting from acne or from non-responsive skin after a surgical operation, such as a facelift.

Laser resurfacing is not ideal in these instances:

•   Active acne
•   Very dark skin
•   Stretch marks

If you’re looking for a way to remove age spots in St. Charles, IL, then laser resurfacing may be a beneficial treatment for this, as well.

You have to set realistic expectations about the results of laser resurfacing. First, your fine lines and wrinkles will not completely disappear. Instead, you will have a more youthful appearance due to your improved tone and newly smooth skin.

Second, this is not a facelift.  Sagging skin will not be miraculously lifted, but fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging will have an improved appearance, helping you to look younger than your age.

Finally, no matter which laser type you choose or procedures you undertake, be sure to choose a qualified laser specialist to perform the procedure on your skin, in order to ensure best results.

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