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Laser Skin Resurfacing
If you're considering a Laser Skin Resurfacing...
Skin resurfacing using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is the most recently
developed of the techniques. Its effects are similar to those of
chemical peels and dermabrasion, except that the laser removes skin
layers by vaporization rather than with chemicals or a sanding device.
Your plastic surgeon is trained in the safe use of laser equipment. He
or she is able to specify the amount of energy transmitted to the skin's
surface by the laser beam and control the depth of penetration.
Like the other resurfacing methods, the laser is effective in treating
wrinkles, blotchiness or age spots, and scars from acne or other causes.
It can be used on the entire face or specific areas. Patients with a
variety complexions, including some darker-skinned individuals, may be
treated with the laser. Certain other characteristics of your skin, such
as its thickness and texture, may influence whether you are a good
candidate for laser resurfacing. Some patients may benefit from the
laser's mild "tightening" effect on the skin, particularly in the lower
eyelid area where the skin often becomes somewhat loose as a result of
aging.
THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR LASER SKIN RESURFACING
You may be a good candidate for skin resurfacing if you have one or more
of the following conditions:
- wrinkled or sun-damaged facial skin
- vertical wrinkles around your mouth, such as those that cause
lipstick "bleed"
- "crow's feet" lines around your eyes and perhaps some skin laxity
in your lower eyelid area
- fine wrinkling of your upper eyelids
- brown spots or blotchy skin coloring
- certain precancerous skin growths
- acne or chicken pox scars
- superficial facial scars from a past injury
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