Wednesday, 6 August 2014

Guide To Total Laser Resurfacing For Younger Looking Skin

By Sharron Cantu


As people grow older their skin ages, with lines and wrinkles forming on the face. Many individuals do not welcome these signs of getting older and seek ways to minimize them. A total laser resurfacing treatment is one approach that offers patients a younger-looking, rejuvenated complexion. It can be done with very little discomfort and heals more quickly than many other methods. Cincinnati Ohio clients who are considering this treatment should first learn all that's involved in it.

The Erbium laser is fast becoming the instrument of choice for this procedure since it offers optimal results with fewer side effects, although other types of lasers can also be used. The skin's topmost layer, the epidermis is ablated which eliminates many of the imperfections present on it. A fresh, healthy layer of skin is exposed and the skin's collagen production is stimulated which helps tighten and firm up the complexion. The depth of this treatment is variable, and can be tailored to the patient's personal needs.

This procedure is normally a good choice for anyone who is troubled by the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face, neck, chest, back, or hands. If the clinician deems the patient to be an ideal candidate for laser resurfacing, he or she will explain how the treatment works and what to expect. Just about all patients are happy with the results.

This anti-aging approach is safe and has been approved by the FDA. Very few side effects are associated with its use and the downtime required to heal from the procedure is substantially shorter with the Erbium laser. There may still be some tenderness afterwards, and patients should expect that their skin will likely be reddened at the site, and possibly swollen or crusted, but this will not last long.

The results obtained from an Erbium laser treatment are much more dramatic than those one can expect from either microdermabrasion or a micro laser peel. What's even better is that many patients only need one application to get these results, this is because it can more deeply reach into the tissues of the epidermis than other techniques.

Most patients only require one treatment in order to enjoy improved skin tightness and texture. In some cases, more than one application may be indicated for optimal results. Each patient will be given professional advice as to how many treatments he or she will need to obtain the clearest, most vibrant skin possible.

Because there is little pain from this procedure, it not usually necessary to administer an anesthetic, although a topical may be applied, and if the patient feels anxious, sedation may be given. The site will not need to be bandaged, but it will require a special care regimen involving the use of prescribed skincare products that will be given to the patient, namely a cleanser, barrier and emollient creams, and a sun block.

The length of time it takes to fully heal depends on the individual's skin and depth of the treatment, but most are completely recovered in three to seven days. Many people choose to have it done at the end of the work week, so they can heal over the weekend and be normal again by the following Monday. If any redness remains, some mineral-based makeup can usually cover it sufficiently.




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