Laser Wrinkle Removal Procedures - Know Your Options
1. If you're considering laser wrinkle removal, understanding
the ins and outs of the procedure should help you arrive at
an intelligent decision. Did you know that there are in fact
several techniques to remove wrinkles using laser beams?
3. CO2 Laser Resurfacing uses laser beams to penetrate the
skin, removing layer upon layer of the skin that is wrinkled
or damaged. As the skin heals, new skin cells start develop
making you feel and look like you have new skin, literally.
This technology appears to work best for moderate
wrinkles and deep wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and
practically anywhere on the face.
4. There can be some degree of pain, yes, but it's something
that can be controlled with a local or intravenous
anesthetic, or in worse cases, a general anesthetic.
5. Comparing it with other laser resurfacing treatments, CO2
Laser Resurfacing is less likely to cause issues such as
bruises and bleeding on the affected areas. Recovery time
is more extensive, though. Sometimes it takes two weeks
or more for the skin to heal and the client to feel
comfortable with her new look.
6. CO2 Laser Resurfacing is quite expensive at around $2,000
to $3,000. It can be less or more, depending on factors
such as:
9. Type of anesthesia used. Some patients require to be put
under general anesthesia which can be more costly than
local anesthetics or pain relievers.
11. Cosmetics. You may need to invest in cosmetics to
temporarily conceal or hide the bruises.
12. The procedure is essentially safe when performed by a
skilled professional so make time to search around for one
who has the right training and credentials.
14. Erbium Laser Skin Resurfacing dramatically removes mild
to moderate wrinkles and with considerably fewer side
effects. This procedure is milder and less invasive. General
anesthesia may not be required in this case, although the
client may be sedated to control the pain. Swelling and
redness may be expected after the treatment. The
treatment site may then be covered by a bandage for
about a week, after which an ointment will be applied to
prevent scarring. Recovery time is decidedly shorter than
CO2 Laser Resurfacing by a few days.
15. Erbium Laser is recommended to individuals looking for a
less invasive approach to removing wrinkles on the face,
neck, hands, back, and chest.
17. If CO2 Laser Resurfacing is recommended the "young
once", Cool Touch Laser Wrinkle Removal is best for the
"young ones". Cool Touch Laser Wrinkle Removal targets
superficial wrinkles. This procedure delivers YAG laser heat
to stimulate the production of more collagen in the skin
without causing damage to its outer layers.
18. Cool Touch laser practically requires no recovery time, but
may be performed several times before significant
reduction in wrinkles is seen.
19. To put it all in a nutshell Laser Wrinkle Removal
procedures deliver laser heat into the layers of the skin to:
21. Remove the layer of the skin that is damaged, eventually
paving the way for smoother and younger-looking skin.
22. Laser Wrinkle Removal sounds like a better alternative to
cosmetic surgery, indeed, but did you know that with a
good skin care regimen, common sense, and a healthy
lifestyle, and with the aid of anti-aging products on the
market today you can achieve great results as well? It's
never too late to fight off wrinkles, so start taking great
care of your skin and living the good life now.
