Wednesday, April 6, 2016

How Total Laser Resurfacing Works

By Scott Walker


As we age, our skins tend to become thinner and reveal scars, wrinkles and superficial lines. The same effect may be seen with prolonged exposure to sunlight. Total laser resurfacing is one of the options available in Cincinnati, OH used to reduce the appearance of these conditions. Some of the reasons as to why it is greatly preferred over other modalities include its ability to give results more rapidly, the fact that it has less side effects and that it is associated with less pain.

Superficial lines and wrinkles are caused by aging and damaged collagen tissue. This tissue is found in the dermis layer and is important in providing structural integrity. When this tissue is subjected to a laser beam, it gets damaged further which gives rise to newer tissues. This happens over weeks to months. The old and wrinkled skin is progressively renewed to smoother more youthful skin.

Anyone who wishes to have smoother skin is a potential candidate of this procedure. There are no major contraindications that exist. However, one will need to stop a number of drugs within weeks of undergoing the treatment. Such include blood thinners, aspirin and vitamin E supplements. All these are known to increase the risk of bleeding. If you are a smoker, you will be well advised to abstain for about two months since nicotine may delay your recovery.

It possible to have the procedure in an outpatient department of a hospital or a private clinic as there is usually no need for admission. Very little preparation is required hence it is easy to plan for. In a few cases, some clients may need local anesthesia or sedation to minimize the discomfort or mild pain they experience. For the majority, however, no pain is experienced. One session takes between 30 minutes and an hour to be completed.

The number of sessions that are required to yield results is dependent on the magnitude of the problem. For the majority of people, a single session is adequate. If there is a need for additional sessions, these can be done at intervals of six weeks. The six weeks break gives a chance to the collagen to regenerate before subsequent treatments are given.

The time that is required to heal is variable and is determined by the depth of the peel. Generally, the average person would require between 3 and 7 days. Within minutes of having the procedure, they may have itchiness and a sunburn sensation. A residual red or pink color may be seen in lighter skin tones. These patches can, fortunately be covered using makeup.

You do not need dressings during the recovery period. A few recovery products prescribed by the dermatologist are often sufficient. Such may include antibiotics, sun blocks and hyper emollient creams. For persons with lighter skin tones, make up may be needed to camouflage the pink patches. Dark pigments may be seem among those with darker skin tones. The solution to this is a small amount of a bleaching agent.

The results of laser resurfacing tend to vary from one individual to another. The success or failure will be determined by the severity of the condition. One needs to adjust their expectations in line with the nature of their problem.




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