Skin Resurfacing

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Laser skin resurfacing is a skin treatment that utilizes lasers to improve the appearance and texture of skin.

The Benefits of Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing can help treat the following skin issues:

Age spots
Scars
Acne scars
Fine lines and wrinkles
Uneven skin tone
Crow’s feet

Laser skin resurfacing may offer the following benefits:

Minimize the appearance of sun damage and age spots
Smooth facial wrinkles and folds
Help firm the look of skin and support collagen production
Reduce the appearance of acne and surgical scars

How to Prepare For Treatment

To reduce the risk of side effects after treatment, patients should speak to their provider about any conditions they have or medication they’re currently taking, including over-the-counter drugs. Patients should stop taking aspirin and quit smoking for at least two weeks prior to treatment.

The Equipment We Use

At The Bliss Room, our providers use the Spectrum Laser/IPL System to provide skin resurfacing treatment. The system includes the following types of lasers:

1. 810-Diode for laser hair removal

The laser can provide up to 10 pulses per second and has built-in contact cooling.

2. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

The IPL has four filters that can be used to help with acne, the look of vascular and pigmented lesions, and hair reduction.

3. Q-Switched Yag/KTP for tattoo removal

This laser is used to help fade tattoo pigment.

4. Long Pulsed Yag for vascular reduction

Treatment with this laser can help reduce the appearance of spider veins and other types of vascular lesions.

5. Erbium Yag for skin resurfacing

This laser is used during skin resurfacing treatment to minimize the appearance of mild to moderate fine lines and wrinkles and to help improve the look of hyperpigmentation.

Patients will need to speak to their provider to determine which laser is right for their skin type and treatment goals.

What to Expect During Treatment

Before treatment can begin, your provider will cleanse the skin and apply a topical anesthetic to the treatment area. This is done to minimize discomfort and pain during the procedure.

The provider will then select the agreed upon laser and slowly move the device across the patient’s skin. Depending on the treatment area, the practitioner may apply wraps at the end of the procedure to protect the skin.

Patients can usually go home the same day, though the skin will need time to heal.

Potential Side Effects And Risks

After treatment, patients may experience burning, bumps, rash, swelling, infection, hyperpigmentation, scars, and redness.

How to Protect The Skin After Treatment

Healing typically takes three to 10 days, depending on the size of the treatment area and the depth of the laser, and full recovery may take up to three weeks.

During recovery, patients’ skin may be very red and peel. Ice packs may be used to minimize swelling.

Patients should avoid public areas, such as gyms, to minimize their risk of infection. In addition, they’ll need to clean the treatment area two to five times per day using a saline or vinegar-based solution. Your provider will also give instructions for cleaning dressings and applying a moisturizer daily.