What does laser surgery do for your face?
What does laser surgery do for your face? Laser resurfacing can lessen the appearance of fine lines in the face. It can also treat loss of skin tone and improve your complexion. Laser resurfacing can’t eliminate excessive or sagging skin.
Which laser is used in cosmetic surgery?
CO2 Lasers are generally ablative lasers used to treat scars, warts, wrinkles, and other deeper skin flaws. Popular brands of CO2 lasers include AcuPulse by Lumenis, MiXto Pro laser by Lasering USA, and CO2RE by Candela. Erbium (Er:YAG) Lasers can be ablative or non-ablative.
What are the cons of laser resurfacing?
The Cons of Laser Skin Resurfacing
It may take people with darker skin tones six to nine months to regain their normal skin pigmentation. Patients who are prone to scarring, are taking certain medications or have a skin disorder may not be eligible for the procedure.
How long does it take for skin to heal after laser treatment?
In general, the areas heal in five to 21 days, depending on the nature of the condition that was treated and type of laser used. Once the areas have healed, makeup may be worn to camouflage the pink to red color that is generally seen after laser skin resurfacing.
