How Laser Resurfacing Can Help Your Skin

Wrinkles and scars aren’t all bad, but some people prefer not to show these blemishes and other blemishes like warts, acne scars, wandering blood vessels, and pronounced veins. Laser resurfacing can diminish all of these blemishes to give your skin a smoother look.

Laser, sometimes called “light scalpel”, can be used alone or with conventional surgical instruments a wide range of procedures that improve appearance, relieve pain, restore function and save lives.”

Decrease wrinkles

Laser resurfacing works by vaporizing the water molecules in skin cells, which then produce collagen to fill in wrinkles. During the procedure, your doctor will use a laser beam to remove the outer layer of skin, called the epidermis. At the same time, the laser will heat the skin underneath, called the dermis.

“This action stimulates the growth of new collagen fibers.” As the treated area heals, the new skin becomes smoother and firmer. “

Removing scars

Laser treatment of scars works the same way it does for wrinkles. Even though the cause of scars may have been around for a long time, treating them can be an important part of healing.

“For many people, scars can be emotionally devastating and cause mental and emotional complications. Scars can be disfigured and unsightly.” Scars can be disfiguring and aesthetically unpleasant. “

Laser resurfacing can help with many types of scars, including those caused by injuries, previous surgeries, or acne.
 

Treatment of veins and blood vessels

Varicose veins, if left untreated, will turn into leg ulcers. There are several possible treatments and treatment of the deeper veins may require an evaluation with a vascular surgeon, but more superficial spider veins can be treated with laser or sclerotherapy.

As for blood vessels, when they narrow or widen, the walls can rupture and blood seeps out, creating the fine lines seen on the skin.

While these lines are often not painful, their appearance can be unsightly. Laser treatment targets the vein and blocks it. That way, the vein no longer moves blood and instead the body absorbs it, eliminating the appearance of broken capillaries.

Is Laser Resurfacing Right For You?

Laser resurfacing is a safe procedure, but that doesn’t mean everyone should go under the light. Rather, consider what you want for your skin.

“If you have fine lines or wrinkles around your eyes or mouth or on your forehead, superficial acne scars, or unresponsive skin after a facelift, then you may be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing.”

On the other hand, if you have active acne lesions (as opposed to acne scars), stretch marks, or very dark skin, laser resurfacing may not be a good option. However, don’t let that stop you from exploring your options. For example, there are other laser treatment options for acne and stretch marks outside of laser resurfacing.

“While it is true that certain lasers present a greater risk of cellular damage or discoloration in darker skin, there are safe and effective options for rejuvenation.”