Information On Laser Resurfacing Treatments

By Carolyn Fisher


This is one of the greatest breakthroughs in the world of medicine today. Its main goal is to make the patient's skin look younger. It is especially beneficial to persons who suffer from the presence of wrinkles, lines or blotches on their skins. These conditions may be brought about by cases of acne, old age or long hours of exposing the skin to direct sunlight. The following are therefore details on laser resurfacing treatments.

The surgery is done by removing several layers of the top most skin. The inner layer which is left is composed of new cells which make the skin appear tighter and healthier as compared to its original form. According to how much work that is to be done, this procedure may be carried out on its own or it can involve a combination of other surgeries.

Just like any other type of surgical procedure, it is important for the patients to carry out consultations with either their surgeon or dermatologist. During the session, they are supposed to disclose any relevant information. This includes whether they are prone to cold sores or any kind of blisters. The importance of such revelation is that the laser resurfacing may cause breakouts of the skin in individuals with sensitive skins.

When the patient decides to go on with the procedure, the doctor may advise them to get off medications such as vitamin E or aspirin which can hinder clotting ten days before the surgery. Smokers are also advised to avoid smoking two weeks before and after treatment as this slows down the healing process. In addition, antibiotics may be administered before the surgery to avoid any chances of bacterial infections.

It is important to note that this is an outpatient procedure. This means that the patient is free to go home once the procedure is complete. It may be done on just parts of the face such as the wrinkles around the eyes, mouth and forehead. This just requires numbing the specific areas and it takes one hour. If the procedure is meant for the entire face, then a general anesthesia had to be administered. This takes a maximum of two hours to be complete.

Once the surgeon is done with the procedure, the specific areas are bandaged. These bandages are supposed to be taken off after two days. What follows is consistent cleaning of the affected areas, which should be done five times a day and ointment applied. The oil helps in preventing the skin from scabbing. Although swelling is normal, it can be reduced by sleeping on an extra pillow.

Most patients complain of experiencing an itchy sensation for about three days after the surgery. The skin may also appear to peel every now and then. The healing process may take a period of between ten days to one month depending on how complex the procedure was. Once one is done healing, they are recommended to use makeup which is devoid of oil to reduce redness which will disappear on its own in three months.

In conclusion, this laser resurfacing treatment may not give one a perfect skin, but it leaves them looking better than they did prior to the surgery. The associated risks of this procedure include burns, scarring of the skin and uneven pigmentation. This is why it is important to seek a doctor's approval before the procedure is undertaken.




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