What results can I expect from laser skin resurfacing?

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A: Results for Laser Resurfacing.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

The short answer is that you could look like nothing was done or you could look 10-15 years younger. It all depends on which procedure you choose, how the procedure is performed, what the downtime is and how experienced the practitioner is. CO2 resurfacing is generally accepted to have the most dramatic... more

A: Many types of resurfacing

Sarah B. Sawyer, MD

The term "resurfacing" formerly had one definition: full carbon dioxide resurfacing. But this is no longer the case. While full-face carbon dioxide is still largely considered to be the "gold standard" by which other therapies are judged, the vast majority of current resurfacing... more

A: Many different variables for laser resurfacing results

Peter Malouf, DO

Expected results from laser resurfacing depends on many things: skin type, degree of wrinkling, physician approach, type of technology. You should visit with an experienced physician regarding approach, desired result, and expectations as they will vary widely. You can count on some sort of down time and... more

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