Laser is commonly used now days to resurface the facial problems. Problems such as- wrinkles, blotches, age spots, fine lines and scar marks are very easily treated with lasers. Other surgical procedures such as chemical peeling and dermabrasion are also used to remove the blemishes from the skin, but laser is becoming more popular because of reasons such as-

1. Laser resurfacing is a bloodless process

2. Doctors can control the resurfacing more accurately with lasers.

3. The risk of infection is also low with this procedure.

New types of lasers are being developed regularly and are revolutionizing the procedure of facial resurfacing. Laser treatment is not always performed alone. Sometimes this procedure is combined with other procedures such as face lifting etc to give a total shape to the facial skin and make it look new. The main effort is to remove blemishes with as little discomfort as possible and get the best results in short time. To know more about how laser surfacing is done, let us first know more about lasers.

What are lasers?

Laser is focused high energy light. The scientific name of laser is Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Ordinary light emits photons in all the directions and consists many wavelengths. Unlike that laser emits photons in a single direction and consists of a single wavelength. Laser therefore has very high energy and can be focused on any object or in any direction.

Effects Of laser resurfacing- in laser skin resurfacing; the laser burns away the unwanted skin tissues bloodlessly and gives a new shape with precise control. Laser removes the skin layer by layer and is used to improve- scars including acne scars, uneven pigmentation, blotchy spots, wrinkles and fine lines, smoker's lines, crows' feet and other skin blemishes.

Procedure-

Laser resurfacing does not hurt as it is performed under local or general anesthesia. Healing takes place over about two weeks depending upon the area treated and the depth of treatment. Your doctor will give you ointment to occlude the treated part and skin may remain red for long time. Sun protection is a must after treatment. After laser resurfacing, you will find your skin has more even tone and looks brighter.

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