Laser Skin Resurfacing

Damaged, wrinkled skin lies on top of the face and makes people look older than they feel. However, with laser skin resurfacing in Toronto, patients can now have this layer removed with a high degree of accuracy.

To find out more about laser skin resurfacing, request a complimentary consultation online or call (888) 546-8179. 

Choosing to Get Laser Skin Resurfacing: Who’s a Good Candidate?

While laser skin resurfacing is most often used to smooth fine wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, it can also help with facial scars and uneven pigmentation.

Laser skin resurfacing is often chosen for treatment or removal of:

• Lines and wrinkles
• Pigmentation problems
• Uneven skin texture
• Skin growths

The benefits of laser skin resurfacing are not for everyone. Patients must be realistic in their expectations, as the procedure will improve mild to moderate wrinkles, but cannot remove deep furrows or certain types of scars. To assist with age-related concerns such as lines, an injectable treatment such as BOTOX® Cosmetic in Toronto may be appropriate.

Your Laser Skin Resurfacing

The procedure takes anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, and may require more than one session to be fully effective. Patients are given anaesthesia and the laser treatment is customized according to the patient’s desires and skin type. The laser works by heating water molecules on the uppermost layer of skin. This forces the skin to form new collagen and elastin fibers, which leads to firmer, tighter, more beautiful skin.

Results and Aftercare for Laser Skin Resurfacing

Skin after laser resurfacing requires the same time and treatment as a second-degree burn, and Dr. Kara may prescribe antibiotics and/or anti-inflammatory medications. The recovery time ranges between one and two weeks, depending on the intensity of the procedure, and patients will need periodic evaluation in the following days and months.

Side effects of the procedure include swelling, redness, and itching, which should subside within a few days. The results are long-term, but new wrinkles and expression lines are likely to form once again over time.

Patients may not find that facial redness fades until around 6 months. They may be temporarily sensitive to makeup. For some patients, full skin pigmentation may not return until 6 months to a year after the treatment, patients must avoid sun exposure and use sun protection. The procedure does have some risks and side effects, such as burns, scarring, and flare-up of dormant infections such as cold sores.