Laser Resurfacing Gets a New Look

Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is one of the most revolutionary aesthetic trends in the country. WebMD has called it the number one anti-aging breakthrough. Fractional CO2 lasers will help your skin help restore itself to give you more youthful and more elastic skin.

The skin is constructed of two primary layers, the epidermis or dermis, or basically the outer and inner skin. The initial layer is the epidermis, or outer layer, which is most susceptible to damage. The dermis is the next level. This inner level is alive, and is where collagen production takes place. These two levels work with each other to repair itself when triggered. When the epidermis is damaged, the dermis steps up to fix the damage. Unfortunately, this process slows down as we age. The decrease in the elasticity of the skin is attributed to the loss of collagen, or the protein that helps keep skin firm and resilient.

Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing Rhode Island

The Fractional Laser works by dividing the laser beam in multiple microscopic beams. The beams methodically causes pin point areas of skin damage. When the laser beams do their damage, its so microscopic, thats its not visible on the epidermis. The microscopic spaces between the pinpoint areas of damage promote the skin's healing process.

These smalll wounds begin the healing process by requesting more collagen production. Once the skin has some time to heal itself, it comes back younger and more elastic. The results are long-lasting, but you should maintain good skin hygiene and properly manage ongoing sun damage. Making good lifestyle decisions after your fractional laser treatment will enable you to keep your skin healthy and youthful looking.

"Essentially, you are getting all the benefits of laser resurfacing, still the best way to remove wrinkles, but you?re getting it without the downtime and without the horrendous complication rate," says David Goldberg, MD, director of Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey and clinical professor of dermatology at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.

Fraxel Treatment Rhode Island

Fraxel treatment is a more gentle version of a CO2 Fractional Laser Treatment. The Fraxel laser gently damages the determined portion of skin to begin the healing process. Fraxel is great for skin conditions such as smaller lines and wrinkles, brown spots, age spots or acne scars. Since Fraxel treatment is a more gentle process, the healing time is quicker.

In summary, fractional laser skin treatment has major advantages over older skin resurfacing treatments. SIde effects are minimal compared to the past. The major side effect is redness and irritation of the treated area. The skin should be fully healed in about three weeks. Fractional laser treatment is typically done in a few hours, and recovery time is quicker.