Laser treatments for facial issues such as redness, broken capillaries, rosacea and sun damage may also reduce wrinkles and tighten skin.
No matter your skin type or color, select an experienced provider with experience treating all forms of laser treatments.
Ablative lasers create damage in the top layer of skin, leading to the formation of scabs and stimulating collagen growth for tighter and smoother skin.
Pulsed Dye Laser
Laser treatment is used to address various skin conditions, including redness, brown spots, sun damage, port wine stains and vascular lesions. It is minimally invasive and often covered by insurance plans; for optimal results it should only be administered by certified dermatologists to ensure safe procedures are conducted. If you are concerned about safety, inquire whether your dermatologist provides medical consultation before performing laser treatments on you.
Pulsed dye lasers send an intense burst of light directly into a targeted area on your face. The light is absorbed by blood vessels or melanin pigmented areas depending on your condition, and when laser energy is released it causes vessels to close down, reducing redness in facial veins. Your doctor may suggest multiple sessions for best results.
VBeam Perfecta laser technology represents an exciting breakthrough in pulsed dye laser innovation. This device delivers similar results as traditional laser treatments but with reduced discomfort and faster recovery times. As it is nonablative (which does not penetrate skin), its cool handpiece helps minimize discomfort for maximum patient comfort.
At your appointment, you will sit or recline while the pulsed dye laser is administered. Eyewear must be worn for protection, and topical anesthetic may be administered if needed for additional comfort. Most patients report feeling a slight snapping sensation similar to when a rubber band snaps on targeted areas of skin; afterwards it is essential that these areas are covered with high SPF sunscreen protection to maintain good results.
Some patients may experience swelling, itching or mild sunburn following treatment for blood vessel dilation. To minimize further exposure and minimize blood vessel dilation. If bruising occurs after receiving therapy, anti-inflammatory medication may help relieve your symptoms.
One month post-treatment, you should meet with your physician to evaluate the outcome of laser therapy. If your facial redness has not improved enough for satisfactory resolution, further treatments will likely be required.
Fractional Laser
Fractional laser skin resurfacing improves your face while simultaneously eliminating superficial age spots and stimulating collagen production. Unlike older laser treatments that cover an entire area with one beam of light, fractional lasers break a beam down into thousands of microscopic treatment zones that receive intense laser energy to promote regeneration, helping your body replace any treated areas with healthy, new skin over time.
Fractional laser treatments come in two varieties, known as ablative and non-ablative. Ablative fractional lasers penetrate deeply into the skin while non-ablative fractional lasers do not affect its surface layer (epidermis). Non-ablative fractional lasers can be used on all skin types including darker ones.
A nurse used the laser wand on my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. My treatment took approximately 15 minutes and she made two to three passes over each zone of my face; while there was some minor discomfort at times it was overall an enjoyable experience.
Fraxel laser treatments are an ideal choice for patients looking to address fine lines and wrinkles, scarring, sun damage, discoloration, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores and other facial flaws without going for surgery or traditional facelift treatments. Fraxel may also help those not yet ready for such procedures rejuvenate their facial appearance with noninvasive options like Fraxel.
Laser Resurfacing utilizes a fractional CO2 laser that works microscopically, zone by zone. This helps dramatically diminish fine lines, acne scars, sun damage and enlarged pores while being safe for all skin types; however it should not be performed if taking prescription acne medication (isotretinoin) or have keloid scars.
As with other laser resurfacing treatments, CO2 fractional will leave your skin with redness and swelling for several days after treatment; however, this should dissipate to pink with time, making concealable by mineral makeup by the end of recovery period. You may also experience itching or burning sensations during the healing period.
Before beginning, your doctor will apply a topical anesthetic to your skin. They then will use laser technology to gently remove thin layers of damaged skin in a grid pattern from across your face. After your procedure, gently cleanse and moisturize the area as directed to ensure any crusts remain moist until they naturally shed.
CO2 Laser
Carbon dioxide lasers have been widely utilized for decades to treat various skin conditions, such as wrinkles, scarring and uneven pigmentation. By applying laser light beams directly onto the skin’s surface and heating it using heat, carbon dioxide lasers are able to remove top layers while stimulating collagen growth resulting in smoother skin on faces and bodies alike. Furthermore, this treatment is used against cancerous cells as well as warts or cysts on the body’s surface – offering relief without surgery!
CO2 laser treatment works by applying short, concentrated beams of energy that absorb water molecules on the skin surface and convert it to thermal energy, which then vaporizes skin tissue and destroys cells, eventually leaving behind healthy new skin that improves tone, texture, and tightens loose areas of skin.
As part of a CO2 laser treatment, our physician will gently move a hand-held wand or device over your skin to deliver its laser beam. Cooling gel will be applied to ensure maximum comfort; additionally medication or anti-inflammatory cream may be taken prior to or during this procedure to minimize discomfort. It should take only about an hour in total!
After receiving laser resurfacing treatments, it will be necessary to keep your skin protected while it heals. Clean the treated areas four or five times daily while using an ointment which prevents itching or scabbing; usually this process takes anywhere between 10-21 days depending on the intensity of your laser treatments.
At times, after treatment milia or cysts may form. While they generally resolve by themselves or can be removed by a dermatologist at their office by nicking with a razor blade, pink or redness of your skin is likely to remain for a short period of time and sun exposure should be limited for some time after receiving this therapy.
The MiXto Fractionated CO2 Laser is an extremely efficient laser treatment for rejuvenating skin, capable of targeting fine lines and wrinkles, blotchy skin, brown spots, acne scars, uneven tone and texture issues, large pores and loose skin. While most patients can safely undergo this treatment with this laser device, those taking medications known to increase sun sensitivity or blood thinners cannot take advantage of this procedure.
Radiofrequency (RF)
RF treatments are non-invasive cosmetic procedures that use thermal energy to effectively eliminate wrinkles and sagging skin, improving its tone and texture in the process. The RF energy heats tissue beneath your skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production – as your body makes more collagen, your skin tightens up tighter. In addition to decreasing fine lines and wrinkles, these RF treatments may also help diminish stretch marks or cellulite.
Radiofrequency skin tightening is an increasingly popular noninvasive alternative to surgery for those seeking an effective, fast-acting procedure to tighten collagen fibers quickly and safely. A certified technician uses an applicator of their device on your face or neck multiple times until you experience warmth from its plate of pins embedded within. The heat causes micro-injuries beneath your skin’s surface which triggers your natural healing processes to tighten existing fibers as well as stimulate new ones to form.
Although RF skin tightening is most often performed on the face, it is also an effective solution for stomach, arms, thighs and back skin tightening. The energy from RF penetrates deep within skin layers to keep them firm and tight; an ideal option for those suffering from sagging jowls or other areas that have lost elasticity over time.
RF skin treatments offer numerous advantages. First and foremost, they’re suitable for all skin types and tones – including dark or tanned complexions – thanks to deep penetration of RF energy into the skin’s layers, meaning they’re less likely to cause burns than light-based laser and chemical peel treatments.
As with any skin injury, radiofrequency treatment stimulates your body to produce more collagen and elastin to heal itself and create tighter, firmer and younger-looking skin with more structure and lift. While its results are temporary, long-term success may still be achievable through proper skincare regimen.
