Time to start thinking of laser resurfacing

Laser Resurfacing is defined as the improvement of surface irregularities of the skin with lasers. These irregularities include wrinkles and acne scars.  Our offices provide the best in laser resurfacing. It is important to determine the most effective treatment for one's condition during a consultation because the same technology used for acne scars can’t be used for wrinkles so.

For the treatment of wrinkles the CO2 laser remains the most effective treatment available. The laser removes outer layers of damaged skin to reveal the underlying skin which is softer and smoother.

We use the Ulta Pulse Co2 which is the Rolls Royce of the CO2 devices. There is a very definite one month preparation with topical and oral medications; followed by a very specific after care regimen. Down time is 7 days for local areas; 10 days for a full face. Substantial results are seen early and even improve with time.

Fraxel is the most effective laser treatment for acne scars. It is non-ablative ( no removal of skin & no downtime ) so it is able to go much deeper than any of the ablative lasers  which needs to heal from hair follicles, there by preventing penetration of the laser light to the bottom of many acne scars. It is also the treatment of choice for white stretch marks. If you’re interested in any of these laser treatments call our office to book your consultation and find out which is the best option for you.

Fraxel Laser for Stretch Marks

Did you know that Fraxel laser treatment can do more than skin resurfacing?

True, it is great for skin texture and making skin look younger, but it is also the treatment of choice for acne and surgical scars and can reduce the visibility of unwanted stretch marks.  Stretch mark treatment with a fractional laser, which promotes collagen production and thickening of the dermis, can reduce their appearance.

Fractional laser treatments can dramatically improve stretch marks and improvements in texture and color can be achieved with a series of treatments.  A series typically consists of 5 to 6 treatments.

 Before and After courtesy of Fraxel.com

Lasers and Acne Scars

Acne scars are very effectively treated only by a non-ablative (no shedding of skin and no down time) fraxelated lasers. We have seen dramatic improvement with such treatments. These layers penetrate much deeper than the ablative, skin peeling ablative CO2 and erbium lasers which can not safely reach the bottom of most acne scars. Ironically the latter are the treatment of choice for wrinkles; the former are often promoted for wrinkles for which they do nothing. The flip is true for acne scars.