Does laser resurfacing remove oil glands?

Thanks for sharing your question. Erbium resurfacing will not remove oil glands. It will increase collagen, diminish sun damage and increase elasticity. Make sure an experienced oculofacial surgeon evaluates you and discusses options. Good luck!

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hello Warmhearted109774

Thank you for your question! My name is Melanie I am a Medical Aesthetician located in Chicago IL at Aesthetic Skin. Laser resurfacing does not target the sebaceous glands. You do not have to worry about the laser interfering with your oil glands and causing the sebaceous glands to begin to produce more oil. I am interested in learning about your skin concerns and reason for wanting to receive a laser treatment. Laser resurfacing is definitely beneficial. I would love to help guide you into the correct laser for you. Please feel free to give our office a call to schedule a virtual or in person consultation, 312-944-0117. We look forward to hearing from you.