Laser Procedures

Laser Resurfacing Procedures of the Skin

Lasers have been used by plastic surgeons as a surgical instrument for many years. Laser energy can be used to cut, vaporize, or selectively remove skin and deeper tissues. There are many different methods for the surgical use of lasers.

Conditions such as wrinkles, sun damaged skin, scars and some types of skin lesions/disorders may be treated with the CO2 and Erbium laser. Certain surgical procedures may use the CO2 laser as a cutting instrument. In some situations, laser treatments may be performed at the time of other surgical procedures.

Skin treatment programs may be used both before and after CO2 laser skin treatments in order to enhance the results.

Laser or other resurfacing treatments may not completely improve or prevent future skin disorders, lesions, or wrinkles. No techniques can reverse the signs of skin aging. Additional surgical procedures may be necessary to further tighten loose skin

It may take longer than anticipated for healing to occur after laser treatments. Skin healing may result in thin, easily injured skin. This is different form the normal redness in skin after a laser treatment.