Top 5 Laser Facial Cosmetic Treatments

Laser Facial Surgery

Collagen production begins to decline around age 25, and this decline continues, accelerating in postmenopausal women. This is why many women turn to laser treatments. The laser penetrates the layers of the skin to help promote the growth of collagen and elastin. The more collagen your cells produce, the better your skin will look.

How Laser Therapy Works

Different lasers do different things, but they all work in similar ways. Intensely focused light supports aging, damaged skin at the cellular level. From there, the laser heats and destroys the deeper layers of the skin. The laser forces your body's skin system into super repair mode. When skin cells are damaged by the laser, your body produces rejuvenating collagen. Thus, this laser treatment can improve your skin texture and overall appearance for any skin type. When recovery time is over, your skin will be smoother, brighter, more even, and firmer.

Top 5 Types of Laser Treatments for Facial Resurfacing

#1 Ablation Fractional CO2 Laser

An ablative fractional CO2 laser resurfacing works by removing columns of skin cells in all layers of the face, neck and décolleté, boosting collagen production for firmer, firmer and smoother skin. This powerful laser treatment targets:

· Dull skin

· Fine Lines and Moderate to Deep Wrinkles

· Age spots

· Acne scars and other superficial scars

· Aagging skin

Ablative fractional CO2 lasers are very effective, but invasive – meaning this ablative laser resurfacing treatment has a longer recovery time of up to two weeks.

#2 Pulse Dye Laser

This non-ablative laser procedure heats and partially damages the subepidermal layer of skin -- the uppermost layer of the skin. As a result, skin heals, leaving an even tone and texture. Pulsed dye lasers are especially effective at addressing hyperpigmentation problems. Pulsed dye lasers are known to do the following:

· Reduce redness

· Reduce hyperpigmentation

· Reduces broken capillaries and rosacea

Since the procedure is non-ablative, recovery time can vary from a few days to about a week. This laser treatment still gives damaged skin a revitalized look and has a shorter recovery time than its invasive counterpart (ablative laser therapy).

#3 Non-Ablative Fractional Laser

With all the power of a fractional laser and the "gentleness" of a non-ablative laser, the non-ablative fractional laser is an elegant skin care solution. By heating and lightly damaging the deeper layers of the skin, your body's collagen growth is increased and old, dry and less attractive skin cells are removed. Non-ablative fractional lasers can:

· Brighten skin colour

· Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles

· Lighten dark spots

· Reduce the appearance of scars

The recovery time for this laser treatment is short and sweet, about one to three days. However, for best results, you will need to return for additional skin resurfacing treatments.

#4 Erbium Laser Treatment

Erbium laser promotes collagen growth and natural skin remodeling. They can be ablative or non-ablative, making them an excellent choice for your first treatment. You might consider erbium laser treatment if your skin concerns or skin conditions include:

· Fine lines

· Wrinkle

· Sagging skin

· Black spot

Recovery time for this treatment depends on the choice of ablative or non-ablative laser. Ablative erbium laser treatments take longer to allow your skin to recover and non-ablative erbium laser treatments take less time.

#5 Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)

While not technically a laser, IPL treatments use the power of light to rejuvenate your skin. In a process called "photorejuvenation," IPL specialists use broad-spectrum light wavelengths to target problem areas of your skin. This non-invasive (and non-ablative) is especially suitable for treating the following conditions:

· Redness

· Spider pattern

· Hyperpigmentation

· Uneven skin tone

· Fine lines

Because the skin is not damaged during the process, the recovery time for IPL is almost zero.

Every laser treatment for facial concerns brings you one step closer to revealing your most beautiful and radiant skin. No matter which surgery you choose, you are on your way to a more beautiful appearance.