Laser skin resurfacing pros and cons?

The pros and cons of laser skin resurfacing Laser resurfacing can be tricky because the more aggressive you want to be, the more potential there is for side effects like permanent lightening of the skin (hypopigmentation), darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation), scarring, or a lot of downtime. If I told you... more

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: With low energy... more

Guidelines for laser skin resurfacing This really depends why one is considering laser resurfacing. You want to make sure that your expectations are realistic and that resurfacing is appropriate for your skin care concern. You want to make sure that you see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon... more

Laser skin resurfacing for eye wrinkles Laser resurfacing is a great procedure for improving wrinkles in the lower eyelids. Tiny wrinkles, which appear in the lower eyelids, can be reduced with laser resurfacing or medium depth peels.

Laser resurfacing are great for cosmetic and medical reasons. If you are interested in improving your wrinkles, pigmentation problems (like sun spots, etc), the size of your pores, your skin texture, etc laser resurfacing can be a great option. It can make a huge difference in your appearance for the better.... more

The pros and cons of laser resurfacing for acne scarring can often depend upon the user of the technology as well as the individual patient. I've published an article on the improvement of acne scarring with the CO2 laser which you can read but I will summarize some of the key points. The pros consist of a... more

Without knowing the type of acne scars it's difficult to say whether laser resurfacing is correct for you or what the pros and cons are because there are so many types of laser resurfacing. For the right type of acne scars, the most positive aspect of laser resurfacing is that  it could significantly... more

Pros 1. Effective 2. Quick Cons 1. Expensive 2. Risks of color change in the skin 3. Might need multiple treatments 4. Expensive Regards

Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing has become the new gold standard for rejuvenation and acne scar revision as it involves relatively short recovery time. In the hands of an experienced board-certified dermatologist, the procedure also serves as a chemoprevention to minimize skin cancer in the treated area. The... more