Wrinkles have to be
treated on a day to day basis. It helps to get rid of blemishes and look
younger. For starters, you can begin with sunscreens, anti-signs, peelings,
good habits, proper diet, etc. But if wrinkles are already apparent, the basics
will feel out of depth. Laser skin resurfacing (also known as CO2 laser) is
your ticket to getting a good skin.
What
is laser resurfacing?
It is a laser treatment
that removes the superficial part of the skin, causing a newer, unmarked skin
to appear in place. Resurfacing promotes collagen stimulation in the dermis,
thereby improving wrinkles and scars, in addition to lightening and often
eliminating brownish spots.
There are several types
of resurfacing, via chemical methods as well as physical methods. The
procedures are effective, yet aggressive. Hence the recovery time tends to be
longer than other cosmetic procedures. The good news is that laser or CO2 based
resurfacing is much better.
Should
you get laser skin resurfacing?
Only Aesthetics laser skin resurfacing in
Singapore is
for people who want to treat wrinkles around mouth or on forehead. It is also
for people who want to treat non-responsive skin and shallow scars resulting
from acne. If you are a patient of any of these conditions, you may be a
perfect candidate for this procedure.
If you have dark skin
or suffering from active acne, you do not qualify as a candidate. The procedure
works wonders for stretch marks. Consult with your doctor to know whether laser
resurfacing is right for you. Such is discussions is essential prior to the
procedure.
Why
is this laser so powerful?
The greatest advantage
of laser is that it has a high affinity for water present in the skin, causing
rapid increase in temperature and destruction of tissue. As it causes a greater
degree of tissue damage, it delivers better results. The rays penetrate to the
second layer of the skin.This laser also stimulates collagen remodeling and
skin contraction, which causes a decrease in sagging.
Additional
advantages of Laser Resurfacing
In addition to treating
fine lines of the face, especially those around the mouth, eyes, cheekbones,
and forehead, laser resurfacing also treats sagging eyelids and facial contour.
Another advantage of this treatment is that it eliminates facial blemishes and
scars, including those caused by acne.
Types
of Laser Resurfacing
·
Co2
Laser Resurfacing: The Co2 laser resurfacing is used to
treat a range of skin issues, such as wrinkles, warts, excessive oil glands and
scars. It makes use of short pulsed light energy delivered in scanning pattern,
to remove thinner layers of skin without involving too much heat. The very
short pulsed light energy is also known as the ultra-purse. The method involves
recovery of up to two weeks.
·
Erbium
Laser Resurfacing:It is to remove surface-level and
slightly deep lines. In addition, it helps remove wrinkles on face, neck, chest
and hands. The highlight of this method is the minimal burning of surrounding
tissue. It involves a few side effects – swelling, redness and bruising. But,
the recovery time is faster than it is with Co2 laser resurfacing.
