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Laser skin resurfacing pros and cons?

i've considered getting laser skin resurfacing to improve acne scars.  what are the pros and cons? is it good for overall skin care?


George J. Beraka, MD
28 months ago

Contour laser skin resurfacing

The word "laser" is used so loosely that it has practically lost its meaning. To correct wrinkling and pigment problems of the skin, the best laser is the Contour Laser made by the Sciton Corporation.

The Contour Laser can be used in one of two ways:

  1. With low energy settings you get a superficial resurfacing (Micro-Laser peel). That will give you some improvement and a short down time of two or three days.
  2. With higher energy settings, you get a deep resurfacing that will give you dramatic improvement and a down time of 7 or 8 days. With deep resurfacing, you also have to wear makeup afterwards because the lasered skin can remain pink for weeks. But you look fine with makeup after one week.
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