My dermatologist offers a laser treatment for skin "resurfacing" which is different from the laser at my favorite medispa. Are all lasers the same? How do I make sure they use the right one?
March 4, 2019
Answer: Skin resurfacing The laser we recommend for optimal skin resurfacing is the Profractional laser by Sciton, which is an Erbium YAG laser device. This laser works by breaking down the beam to smaller “baby beams,” which allow healthy tissue to repopulate more quickly and therefore resurface your skin. A short and long pulse width allows the settings to be adjusted to be more or less aggressive, depending on your skin type and what concerns we are addressing. Your skin texture can go from “burlap to silk,” and collagen can be stimulated as well.
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March 4, 2019
Answer: Skin resurfacing The laser we recommend for optimal skin resurfacing is the Profractional laser by Sciton, which is an Erbium YAG laser device. This laser works by breaking down the beam to smaller “baby beams,” which allow healthy tissue to repopulate more quickly and therefore resurface your skin. A short and long pulse width allows the settings to be adjusted to be more or less aggressive, depending on your skin type and what concerns we are addressing. Your skin texture can go from “burlap to silk,” and collagen can be stimulated as well.
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November 19, 2018
Answer: Complexity Of Laser All lasers are not the same in that the wavelength, depth and intensity can vary. More importantly there are ablative and non ablative treatment options each with there own risks and benefits. Many people see very good results with an active fractionated CO2 laser, where you get many of the benefits of an ablative laser without as much of the risk
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November 19, 2018
Answer: Complexity Of Laser All lasers are not the same in that the wavelength, depth and intensity can vary. More importantly there are ablative and non ablative treatment options each with there own risks and benefits. Many people see very good results with an active fractionated CO2 laser, where you get many of the benefits of an ablative laser without as much of the risk
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December 28, 2017
Answer: Best laser for skin resurfacing There is no one "best" laser for skin resurfacing. In my practice, I utilize several different lasers depending on the patient, skin type, area of concern, goals of treatment, and potential available down time. I most commonly utilize a fractional CO2 laser or an Erbium:Yag laser for skin resurfacing. I find that I am able to get very aggressive results with minimal down time using these devices. There are MANY different types and name brands of lasers out there. Be sure to find a doctor that you trust and can show you legitimate before and after results of patients who have been treated with the laser that they recommend so you can understand the types of changes that are possible and expected.Best,
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December 28, 2017
Answer: Best laser for skin resurfacing There is no one "best" laser for skin resurfacing. In my practice, I utilize several different lasers depending on the patient, skin type, area of concern, goals of treatment, and potential available down time. I most commonly utilize a fractional CO2 laser or an Erbium:Yag laser for skin resurfacing. I find that I am able to get very aggressive results with minimal down time using these devices. There are MANY different types and name brands of lasers out there. Be sure to find a doctor that you trust and can show you legitimate before and after results of patients who have been treated with the laser that they recommend so you can understand the types of changes that are possible and expected.Best,
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