Laser resurfacing is one of the most popular invasive procedures in cosmetic surgery. Laser Skin Resurfacing is a skin treatment that involves the use of one or more of several different types of lasers. Each type of laser has designed to target a specific layer of skin. Laser skin resurfacing tightens the skin through thermally induced collagen shrinkage and new collagen formation.

Advantages of Laser Skin Resurfacing:

• In laser skin resurfacing, there is no blood loss.
• Most research studies agree that properly performed laser resurfacing can visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and, in some cases, deeper wrinkles.
• Laser skin resurfacing produces smoother, fresher, younger looking skin.
• It can improve scars from acne, trauma, surgery, or disease. Laser skin resurfacing can also make stretch marks less noticeable.
• Surgeon can control the depth of skin removal.

Disadvantages of Laser Skin Resurfacing:

• The skin may look light pink to red for up to four months. However, this redness can generally be covered with makeup.
• The skin may have a permanent lighter color than the surrounding skin; this can make any skin resurfacing unsatisfactory for people with deeply pigmented skin.
• Possible adverse reactions include excessive scarring, infection, loss of normal skin pigmentation, skin redness and dryness.
• Heat from the laser may cause burns or injuries.
• Patients must avoid the sun and use sunscreen every time they go outside.