Skin Resurfacing - What Are The Advantages and Drawbacks?
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Skin resurfacing generally works by directing a high-powered laser beam to damaged, coagulated tissue columns, thus triggering collagen production and the body’s natural healing processes. The new skin tissue will naturally be healthier-looking and stronger. Resurfacing can reach deeper than the average micro-dermabrasion process or wrinkle treatments to reach the real problem area. Whether it’s to get rid of premature wrinkles and blood vessels or cover up scars and burns, resurfacing of the skin is a relatively painless procedure that appeals to literally thousands of Americans.
The whole skin resurfacing procedure can last as little as a few minutes or as long as a few hours, depending on your needs. After applying a topical anesthetic and a sedative to help you relax, the surgeon will then hit trouble spots with a directional, high intensity laser beam. You may experience mild swelling, itching or discomfort immediately afterwards. To assist in quick healing, the surgeon will then apply an ointment and a head wrap which can be worn for as long as two days. However, if your surgery was minimal, then a simple band-aid may do! After removing your band-aid or head covering, you’ll need to apply moisturizer and sunscreen to the skin frequently.
With any surgical procedure, there are certain risks involved. Infection, irregular pigmentation, skin surface textural irregularities, burns or scarring is all possible. Some possible side effects include acne and a form of Herpes Simplex, however most of the side effects are only temporary in nature. The most common side effect is hypopigmentation, or darkening of skin tone, and this occurs most frequently in people who have darker skin tones. They will experience a deepening, or in some cases, a loss of pigmentation within a month of surgery and it will persist for three or four months.
Another option for those pursuing cosmetic surgery is called “nonablative laser surgery.” This form of skin resurfacing avoids touching the outer, visible skin layer and penetrates deeper to stimulate collagen production and healing. The laser beams are less powerful and the healing process is much quicker because there are no visible wounds. However, nonablative resurfacing may require several treatments to be truly effective.
The human body ages and begins to show signs of this aging process as environmental factors contribute to wrinkles and sagging skin. Some people elect to go under the knife of a cosmetic surgeon but you do not have to be one of these people. Before you start thinking about cosmetic surgery you should consider some alternative methods for getting rid of those pesky wrinkles around your eyes and mouth. Creams and lotions can help stop the process and there are exercises you can do to tone up the face. Find out more by clicking here for more information:
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