Micro Laser Peel Offers Patients A Fresh Rejuvenated Complexion

By Ida Dorsey


Due to stresses such as aging and exposure to UV rays, facial skin can gradually begin to look dull and less radiant, lose some of its elasticity, and develop fine lines and areas of hyperpigmentation. A micro laser peel offers a quick and effective way to improve the appearance of their skin tone and texture. Less invasive than a chemical peel or microdermabrasion, laser offers Cincinnati, OH patients optimal results in less time.

A special type of laser is directed at the skin, which causes the topmost layer of cells to vaporize. The higher the intensity of the laser's beam, the deeper into the skin it will penetrate. When this process occurs, the skin naturally repairs itself by producing collagen and a fresh layer of cells which makes the skin appear refreshed, tighter, and luminescent.

This cosmetic treatment can easily be tailored to each patient's individual needs as it is generally available in intensity levels ranging from 10 to 30 microns. There are also lighter treatments than this which provide more subtle results but these will need to be done more often in order to maintain the desired outcome. A treatment session typically lasts about a half-hour, and most patients will need several days to heal afterwards.

Patients don't have to do anything in particular to prepare for this type of procedure. However it is advisable to schedule it for a time when one will have several days for recovery immediately following it because it does produce a noticeable redness, which is why most patients tend to stay in afterwards until this fades. Closely adhering to the physician's post-care instructions is essential to complete healing.

Before the peel, the skin will be cleansed thoroughly and a topical anesthetic will be used to minimize discomfort. Safety shields are placed over the eyes of the patient, and a fan will blow a cooling breeze on the treatment area to create a soothing effect. A computer-guided scanner then directs the beam of the laser over the area in a specific manner. This usually takes only a few minutes to a half-hour and there is most often little or no pain.

About 3 or 4 days following the treatment, results should be noticeable. Patients who have undergone a deeper peel may find that the one treatment is all they need, but if a lighter peel was done, it may be necessary to undergo a series of applications to get the desired effect. It is usually safe to be done in combination with another procedure such as a photofacial, for even more pronounced results.

Deep resurfacing treatments are recommended for patients whose primary concerns are deep-set lines and creases, loss of jawline definition, and sagging cheeks, or scarring such as that which results from acne. Patients who undergo this maximum peel, must avoid the use of aspirin and direct exposure to the sun, and a longer downtime will be required for healing.

It is highly effective by itself or it can also be used to enhance the results of a surgical facelift. One advantage of choosing this most extensive treatment is that it stimulates an ongoing growth of collagen in the skin over several months which helps uphold the results and keeps the complexion firm, clear, and luminous.




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