In general, facial rejuvenation is defined as the improvement of the changes associated with aging, sun exposure, environmental factors, and genetics—especially increased skin pigmentation, redness and blood vessels, texture and laxity changes, and, of course, wrinkles.
Improvement in skin texture, laxity, and wrinkling (especially those wrinkles present when the face is at rest) is best accomplished with ablative laser resurfacing treatments. Acne scarring and pigmentation are also frequently treated with laser resurfacing. During this cosmetic dermatology procedure, laser energy removes some of the damaged skin layers to a defined depth—and then your body goes to work to remodel and deposit new, smoother, collagen-rich skin.
Laser resurfacing has evolved over the years to become safer and more effective. Early laser technology from several years ago had significantly more potential for discoloration/pigment changes (many patients are familiar with the older technology that often caused loss of pigment that highlighted the junction between the whitish treated skin versus the adjacent untreated skin) or even scarring. Today, the new laser resurfacing technology at AboutSkin can achieve more consistent, more effective, and more predictable results—a much better balance between results and risks.
Current laser resurfacing technology can be finely tuned to address the specific concerns of each unique patient while also factoring in acceptable downtime, cost, and goals. We are fortunate to have many different laser platforms to choose from at AboutSkin Dermatology, which ensures that you receive a “tailored treatment” for your individual skin-care needs and goals. We often employ a few different lasers during a single laser resurfacing session—not just the one laser that happens to be on-hand.
