Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing involves the use of a laser device that emits high-energy light pulses onto the skin. The laser energy is absorbed by the targeted skin cells, causing controlled damage to the outermost layers. This prompts the skin's natural healing response, leading to the regeneration of healthier, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin. The treatment can be customised to address specific concerns and can be performed on various areas of the body, including the face, neck, chest, and hands.

There are two forms of laser resurfacing. First, there’s carbon dioxide (CO2) and erbium lasers. These lasers create a uniform injury to your skin in the treatment area. The other form of laser resurfacing is called fractionated CO2 laser treatment. Fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing involves using the laser to drill numerous narrow columns of holes deep into the layers of your skin, but with the surrounding skin remaining untreated and intact. All forms of laser resurfacing are performed on an outpatient basis, using local anesthesia in combination with orally or intravenously administered sedative medications.

For many years, CO2 laser resurfacing has been utilized to treat a variety of benign and malignant skin disorders. With CO2 laser resurfacing, recovery can take up to two weeks. Much of your skin is not damaged because fractional CO2 laser resurfacing sends numerous small columns of laser light to your skin. Fractional laser resurfacing requires a full week of recovery. Using a mix of oral or intravenous sedative medicines and local anesthetic, all types of laser resurfacing are done as an outpatient procedure. In general, the skin will gradually heal within a few days to a couple of weeks. It is important to follow the post-treatment instructions provided by the practitioner to ensure proper healing and optimize the results. The treated skin will gradually improve in texture, tone, and overall appearance, with optimal results becoming visible over several weeks.