The ResurfX laser costs $1,250.00 and ResurFx laser treatment lasts for several months and even sometimes years when done correctly.
The best moisturizer after laser treatment is Oxygenetix Oxygenating Hydro Matrix which is designed to be used after laser skin procedures.
Hydro Matrix is also safe for even third degree burns of the skin.
You can also use Cetaphil skin moisturizer or Elta MD moisturizer or Epionce medical barrier cream.
Laser treatment is good for skin and can improve the appearance of your skin.
However there are some risks associated with laser skin resurfacing which include hyperpigmentation, infections, rash, bumps, burning, scarring and long lasting redness.
Laser skin resurfacing can be good for the skin as it can also stimulate production of collagen, reduce oversized pores, eliminate brown spots or age spots, treat sun damage, treat acne scars, tighten skin, even out your skin tone and reduce blotchy patches, scars and wrinkles.
laser resurfacing can take between 4 to 8 sessions to see the desired results.
The downtime for laser resurfacing is between 2 to 3 weeks in which you can expect some itchiness, redness, peeling and swelling in the first couple of days.
New skin often covers the laser treated area in 7 to 10 days but full recovery from laser resurfacing can take at least a month and sometimes a bit longer.
Laser treatment does make a slight difference after one laser session.
However it can take a few months to see a good noticeable difference after laser treatment and after a few more laser treatment sessions.
That amount of laser treatments you need is 2 to 4 laser treatments for nonablative laser treatment and you may also need 2 to 4 additional laser treatments spaced over weeks or even months.
For ablative laser treatment you just need one treatment.
After laser resurfacing your face will look swollen, red and be sensitive and you may feel like your face is sunburned.
Your skin after laser resurfacing may also appear blistered, raw or ooze a liquid yellow.
1 to 3 days after the laser resurfacing your skin will be swollen and red and you might experience some stinging or itching.
You can apply a cool compress or ice pack every 1 hour to 2 hours to reduce any swelling and even cover your face with a mask bandage.
The treated area will also peel and after that the new, rejuvenated skin will be pink although it will gradually lighten over 2 months to 3 months.
Laser resurfacing of the skin lasts for 3 to 5 years and the length of time the laser resurfacing lasts depends on how well you care for your skin.
The skin will heal within 3 to 6 days after laser treatment for superficial less intensive treatments and for medium depth treatments the skin will heal within 5 to 7 days and for deep treatments that target deeper scars, pigmentation issues and wrinkles it can take 7 to 14 days to heal.
You may also experience more pronounced swelling, peeling and redness.
Laser resurfacing is not painful although there can be some slight stinging or snapping sensation and your skin may also feel hot, be tight and tender and sore and your skin may appear sunburned for up to a month or a bit longer.
Laser skin resurfacing uses a laser to precisely remove skin, layer by layer and the laser also heats the dermis which stimulates growth of new collagen fibers.
As new skin forms, the treated area appears firmer and smoother.
People who are not a good candidate for laser resurfacing are people that are breastfeeding or pregnant, people that have the herpes virus, allergies, certain skin conditions, people who take certain medications, people excessive sagging skin, people with deep skin wrinkles, people with very dark skin or people with active acne.
Laser skin resurfacing is a versatile skin treatment which can address several different skin issues including sun damage, acne scars, age spots and wrinkles.
There are also different types of laser treatments and each has it's own benefits and drawbacks as well.
CO2 laser resurfacing and Erbium Laser resurfacing are the most common laser treatments for skin.
Erbium laser resurfacing removes wrinkles and lines with minimal injury to your surrounding tissues and has fewer side effects than CO2 lasers and is a great choice if you have darker skin tones.
CO2 laser resurfacing is a powerful laser resurfacing technique that removes layers of your skin to tighten and renew the skin.
Although it can also cause scarring, redness and prolonged recovery time.
Laser skin resurfacing can go wrong as there are some possible risks and complications and not everyone is a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing.
The downside of CO2 laser resurfacing are the cost, recovery time, changes in skin color, possible infections, scarring and possible side effects such as injuries, skin burns, acne and milia.
Over applying the CO2 laser can remove too much of your skin and lead to scarring and the skin barrier is also broken during CO2 laser resurfacing which can cause infection from fungi, viruses and bacteria.
The most common infection after CO2 laser treatment is herpes virus.
Also after CO2 laser treatment your skin can become darker or lighter than it was before the treatment which is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation when your skin darkens and post inflammatory hypopigmentation when your skin loses color.
Those with darker skin tones are at higher risk of hyperpigmentation when they have CO2 laser resurfacing done.
A CO2 laser treatment can make you look as much as 3 to 5 years younger or in some cases 10 years to 15 years younger depending on your skin type and current age.
A laser resurfacing procedure takes around 3 to 5 years off your face and lasts for around 3 to 5 years.
If you maintain your skin, then you can expect to see a more even skin tone as well as texture for around 3 to 5 years after the laser resurfacing treatments.
Your face does often peel after laser resurfacing which is a common side effect of laser skin resurfacing.
The face peeling after laser skin resurfacing often starts 5 to 7 days after the laser resurfacing.
To protect your skin after laser resurfacing use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher along with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide and reapply the sunscreen every few hours.
Use a gentle, hydrating skin cleanser and with clean hands and avoid washcloths until after the first week.
Apply a thin layer of moisturizer or petroleum jelly 2 times a day.
Laser resurfacing is not covered by insurance as it's considered an elective cosmetic procedure.
Health insurance only covers dermatological services that are medically necessary and any skin treatments that are done for cosmetic purposes are not covered by insurance and are paid for out of the patients pocket.
The best age for laser resurfacing is when you're in your 30s and before any significant collagen loss.
However you can have laser resurfacing done at any age but in your 30s is best.
Laser resurfacing is best done in your 30s to minimize early signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines.
The cost of laser skin resurfacing is between $1,250.00 to $2,446.00 to as much as $6,700.00.