Laser skin treatments can reduce wrinkles, tighten sagging skin; reduce scars and blemishes, including acne and melasma; improve skin texture, tone, and clarity. They can also help with broken capillaries and rosacea.
Both ablative and non-ablative lasers can stimulate collagen growth. Ablative lasers remove the damaged outer layer of the skin and resurface it; non-ablative lasers heat the skin without damaging it.
Reduces Wrinkles
In the same way that weight training causes small muscle tears, laser treatment Canton MA can trigger the skin to heal with new tissue and minimize fine lines. It can also reduce acne scars and even out texture.
Ablative lasers, such as a CO2 laser, remove the outer layers of skin, causing a healing response that produces new collagen, improving tightness and skin texture. The results are dramatic but require two weeks of recovery.
Non-ablative lasers heat the lower layers of the skin without harming the surface, which is less invasive than an ablative laser. They are suitable for reducing fine lines and wrinkles and minimizing redness or brown spots associated with melasma. They also work well on mild acne scarring and can improve texture, elasticity, and color balance.
Smoothes Skin
Lasers and light therapies work to minimize blemishes like scars, age spots, and sun damage at the surface of your skin. But they also promote collagen production in the deeper layers of your skin, improving texture and firmness.
Unlike dermabrasion, which removes damaged skin layer by layer, laser treatment only targets the outermost layers of your skin. This helps your skin heal faster and makes it look smoother.
Depending on the type of laser treatment, it may cause some redness or peeling during recovery. But once your healing is complete, you’ll see results right away.
Reduces Acne
Acne scars can be a big blow to your self-esteem, so it’s no surprise that laser treatment for skin can help reduce acne scarring. But it is important to remember that it takes multiple sessions or sittings for the best results.
“The heat from the laser causes the top layer of your scar to peel away,” says Dr. Chwalek. This smooths the appearance of your scar and helps it blend in with the rest of your skin. The laser also stimulates collagen production to make your scars less visible.
Another way to reduce the risk of permanent changes in your skin color is to avoid sun exposure after laser treatments. This prevents the UV rays from slowing the healing process or causing pigmentation issues.
Reduces Redness
If you have redness on your face that won’t go away, you can benefit from laser treatment for your skin. In a few small studies, dermatologists used lasers to reduce permanent redness and the redness surrounding acne-like blemishes. Some patients saw a significant improvement in their condition.
Your dermatologist may use a topical anesthetic to reduce pain and discomfort during this procedure. They may also suggest sedatives to help you relax during the procedure.
An IPL (intense pulsed light) laser can help reduce redness on your face by destroying small blood vessels and reducing flushing and blushing. It’s an excellent rosacea treatment that eliminates broken capillaries, freckles, and red spots. It can also reduce redness in your neck and cheeks from enlarged blood vessels.
Tightens Skin
Laser skin tightening targets lose, sagging skin, especially on the arms and thighs. The laser heats soft tissue below the surface during this procedure, and the body’s natural healing process rebuilds collagen to produce tighter skin.
For optimal results, your dermatologist will apply numbing cream before treatment. You’ll also need to avoid tanning before laser treatment and stop using certain medications, like tretinoin (Accutane). This will help reduce the risk of scarring.
Depending on the intensity of your laser, recovery will take two to three weeks. You’ll need to use a moisturizing ointment or cream on the treated area two to five times daily. A nonstick dressing may also be used to prevent scab formation. Most patients require multiple laser treatments to achieve desired results.
