Laser Facial Peels

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The human skin has several layers; the major ones being the dermis and epidermis. These layers are made up of biological material including collagen and long fibers that stretch and loosen over time. As a result, wrinkles may form on the face due to excess sun exposure, acne scarring, and crow’s feet. The facial skin can be resurfaced through laser surgery to lessen the wrinkles. The candidates for laser procedures or facial peels, therefore, include men and women wishing to correct the effects of sun damaged skin or those who are affected by premature facial wrinkling.

A laser is used to efficiently correct the skin’s top layer with minimal trauma to the nearby skin and no bleeding. It consists of a high energy light wave that is amplified to produce the desired results. The skin may develop some irritation and appear reddish after the procedure. For a better experience, a patient is required to allow several weeks, but the right timing should be discussed with the surgeon. This process is also suitable for patients with scars caused by accident, surgery, or a burn. It is therefore important to understand how scar correction works and what the patient can expect from the procedure.

Talking With Your Doctor

Talking with the doctor about wrinkle concerns and desired expectations can help lead to the best possible option for laser facial peels. The surgeon will examine the skin to determine the right procedure for the patient’s condition and to understand the factors that could affect the procedure’s results.

The patient and the surgeon will discuss the risks and the realistic expectations of the surgery. While the agreement between the doctor and the patient is essential for a successful procedure, the patient has the ability to receive the information relating to each step. The surgeon may also suggest other procedures after or before the resurfacing to enhance the patient’s overall appearance.

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What to Expect

The face is thoroughly washed with a cleansing agent to remove oil, and to make the skin ready for the deepest penetration during the procedure. For the chemical to enter into the dermis when applying, the epidermis is removed. In the case of dermabrasion, the surgeon uses a freezing agent and a local anesthetic to make the skin numb. The surgeon then removes the top layer of the skin using a high-speed rotating brush until it reaches the appropriate level that can produce the expected results. To determine the length of the procedure, the surgeon uses the degree of the wrinkling plus the depth and size of the scars.

Facial surgery helps to correct signs of premature aging and several facial flaws that can undermine the victim’s self-esteem. New skin will emerge that is finer, pinkish, and free of visible wrinkles between one and two weeks after the surgery. However, it will require several weeks for all the redness to disappear. Though it may take longer for the skin to toughen, the condition will reduce when the pigment level of the skin has been thoroughly restored. The patient may be required to use sunblock because some chemical peels lighten the skin color.