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Laser Skin Resurfacing

Since the early 1990s, lasers have become the high tech equivalent of dermabrasion or deep chemical peels for skin resurfacing; the removal of the outer layer of the skin to promote new fresh skin growth.

Ablative Lasers

There are two main types of ablative laser - the original machines used were carbon dioxide lasers, and more recently erbium:YAG laser systems have been introduced.

These so called "ablative" or skin resurfacing lasers briefly direct an intense burst of laser energy onto the surface of the skin. This energy heats water within the surface layers of the skin, causing both the water and the tissue of the skin to turn to vapour. Every time the laser passes over the skin, some of the outermost layers of the skin are removed in a precise and controlled way to the appropriate depth.

The skin then heals over a period of time, as new layers of collagen are produced. The skin can literally resurface itself, causing an improvement in the appearance of sun damaged or acne scarred skin. After the treatment, the skin will look much healthier than it did previously.

This intensive treatment can significantly reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and pigment changes on the face, neck, and other parts of the body. They can be used in sensitive areas, such as lines around the lips, eyes and even eyelids, or over the whole of the face. Acne and other types of scars and certain stretch marks can also be improved.

Many practitioners will recommend some form of pre-treatment to the skin 2 weeks before the procedure; these can include retinoic acid, or Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) based creams, which help to condition the skin and improve healing after the operation.

The procedure usually involves the use of local anaesthetic on the area to be treated, and for larger treatment areas this may be combined with some form of sedation to make you drowsy during the procedure and to lessen any discomfort. If you are not sedated, be prepared for a loud cracking noise when the laser is being operated as the beams are emitted onto the surface of the skin. Do not be alarmed; this is quite normal!

This procedure can take from 15 - 30 minutes, for smaller areas of treatment, to over an hour for full face resurfacing and depending upon the depth of treatment, and recovery time, those wrinkles or scars that haven’t been improved satisfactorily, can be treated a second time. This can take place 6 to 12 months after the first treatment. Immediately after resurfacing, you will have a raw, uncomfortable and weeping surface burn in the area treated. This will take 3 – 8 days to heal, depending on the extent and depth of the procedure and your healing
capacity. Most people find that they can return to work after a couple of weeks.

Private costs can range from approximately £1,000 for a small area to £4,000 for full face laser skin resurfacing.

Please note that all clinics offering laser, IPL or LHE treatments should be registered with the Healthcare Commission, as they need to follow certain standards for the safe operation and maintenance of these machines and receive regular inspections to ensure that National Minimum Standards are met.

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