Skin rejuvenation laser treatment?
May 29, 2009 by Anti Aging 4Life
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Jane asked:
I’m going my first skin rejuvenation laser treatment this afternoon and is a bit scared. Has any body else gone for a treatment? Were you happy with the results?
I’m going my first skin rejuvenation laser treatment this afternoon and is a bit scared. Has any body else gone for a treatment? Were you happy with the results?
What sort of laser is it? I’m sure you’ll be just fine, you might be a little bit red and sore after, but usually these kind of treatments just feels like the area being treated is being pinged with an elastic band. Good luck : )
Don’t be scared. I went through it myself twice for acne problems and I was really pleased with the results. My face is clear and glowing. You will experience, Mild to moderate redness and swelling that will fade in as little as a couple hours to as much as a few days.
While outcomes vary from person to person a prospective clinical study indicates that over 90% of patients treated experience marked reduction in acne lesions.
In laser resurfacing, sometimes called “laser peel,” a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is used to remove areas of damaged or wrinkled skin, layer by layer. The procedure is most commonly used to minimize the appearance of fine lines, especially around the mouth and the eyes. However, it is also effective in treating facial scars or areas of uneven pigmentation. Laser resurfacing may be performed on the whole face or in specific regions. Often, the procedure is done in conjunction with another cosmetic operation, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery.
Laser resurfacing is still a very new procedure. However, it has been shown that in some cases, this surgical method produces less bleeding, bruising and post-operative discomfort than is typically seen with other resurfacing methods.