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Laser Skin Resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure to reduce wrinkles, face lines, scars and other skin irregularities. The main reasons we develop these skin irregularities is aging, sun exposure, pollution and some cosmetics. Laser skin resurfacing helps to minimize these problems and make your skin look younger and healthier.

Laser skin resurfacing technique directs laser beams at the damaged skin and it precisely removes the skin layer by layer. The latest technology has helped the medical experts to treat the delicate areas of skin more precisely without damaging the surrounding tissues. Laser Skin Resurfacing procedure is also known as lasabrasion, laser peel or laser vaporization.

Types of lasers used in the procedure

Two types of lasers are mainly used in the laser resurfacing procedure. They are:

• CO2 laser resurfacing- CO2 laser resurfacing is a technique that removes layers of damaged skin in the fractioned method. This method treats age spots, freckles, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven colour tone, and other skin abnormalities sharply without damaging the surrounding skin layers.
• Erbium Laser Resurfacing- This laser technology is designed to remove moderately deep lines and wrinkles on the face, hands, or neck without affecting the surrounding tissues. Erbium laser resurfacing may work better for people with darker skin.

Who is a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing?

• Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment is helpful for the people who have fine lines, wrinkles, and scars.
• People having acne are not recommended to go for laser skin resurfacing.
• The technique is not suitable for treating stretch marks. 
• Laser skin resurfacing is not recommended for people with very dark skin.
• Before the treatment, the candidate must discuss the overall health conditions with the doctor.

Is laser skin resurfacing safe?

Laser Skin Resurfacing is generally a safe procedure when it is performed by an experienced dermatologist. However, there are also a few common side-effects which disappear within a short period.

What to expect after the procedure?

Usually, the healing process takes around three to ten days. The patient can witness the difference in skin quality and appearance soon after the treatment.

To minimize side effects and to get optimal results the patients need to limit their outdoor activities. During the recovery period, the patients’ skin remains red or  a scab can form, which fall of in next 3-4 days.

One can feel the improvement in skin texture and pigment a few days after the treatment. It should be noted that, after laser skin resurfacing procedure, the candidate need to avoid unprotected skin exposure for at least a year to prevent irregular pigmentation.

What are the side-effects of Laser Skin Resurfacing procedure?

The possible side-effects after the laser skin resurfacing procedure include:

• Bacterial Infection
• Redness, that remains for a long time
• Scarring
• Swelling
• Hyper pigmentation
• Small white bumps may appear
• Burning sensation and rashes

At Rama Skin & Laser Hospital, Dr. Sajjan. R. Agarwal and his experienced team provide the best solutions for skin and hair problems with advanced technologies. For more details, contact Rama Skin & Laser Hospital, Hyderabad. Call@040232225130 & 66 100 200.

Authored By Dr. Sajjan R Agarwal