Skin resurfacing commonly refers to a surgical policy that physically removes layers from the outside of the skin. Rather than killing a layer that moderately peels, this policy removes the tissue layer at the time of surgery. Laser resurfacing and dermabrasion are the two types of skin resurfacing available. Laser treatment destroys the epithelial outside to an even depth. Dermabrasion mechanically (wire brush or rough wheel) grinds down the outside of skin until the surgeon sees the changes he wants.
Laser resurfacing
Acne Laser Skin treatment
Cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists use two types of lasers today for laser resurfacing: the carbon dioxide (Co2) and the erbium Yag lasers. They have microscopic differences that are topics of moot among physicians. Many surgeons feel that the Co2 laser gives more reduction in facial wrinkles, but it commonly results in more residual redness following treatment, as well as some growth in possible pigment loss. Frame 8-7 shows you the results of a Co2 laser treatment.
The erbium Yag laser doesn't give you quite as good a improvement of your wrinkles, but you won't have red or pink skin for as long, and your opening of pigment loss is significantly lower. Mixture (Co2 and erbium Yag) lasers that are now on the store have been somewhat successful at combining the benefits of both.
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