Ah, the joys of modern technology. Plastic surgery benefits from our advances in
technology just like any other industry or medical field. This brings us to the
subject of laser skin enhancements.
Laser Skin Enhancements
If you think you might be in need of a procedure to rejuvenate your face and
restore your youthful appearance, you might be considering facial plastic
surgery. However, for some individuals, surgical intervention is not the proper
choice due to medical conditions or the particulars of your situation. In such
cases, laser skin enhancements offers corrective solutions not previously
available.
A laser skin enhancement is performed by plastic surgeons using advanced laser
technology. The laser is strong enough to burn the first layer of dead tissue
and a few living cells on the surface of the skin, but does not affect the other
layers of skin tissue. The laser also reaches down to the underlying collagen.
Instead of removing the collagen, the heat results in a reduction of the
collagen. This reduction results in the tightening up of the collagen and skin
giving the patient a less wrinkled look. In practical terms, laser skin
enhancements give you a bit of a lift and peel at the same time.
A laser enhancement is not the best procedure for all facial concerns. It does
not work well on areas such as deep creases in the neck and cheek, creases
around the lips and the upper eyelids. For smaller, fine lines and light
wrinkles, however, it can be a less invasive choice than surgery. There are many
advantages to choosing the laser procedure. There is less recovery time, general
anesthesia is generally not necessary, and there is very little blood loss.
There are also normally no scars following the procedure.
There are some potential side effects to having laser enhancements as there are
with any cosmetic surgery. The recovery takes about ten days during which you
can have very sensitive skin with some weeping. During this period, you will see
a progression of skin color from red to pink to normal. There can also be a
permanent lightening of the area treated, which can be a problem for some dark
skin individuals. It is also not recommended for people looking to remove large
quantities of skin or who have severe facial damage due to sun or age. If you
are such a patient, laser enhancements can help but will not be a total
solution.
Laser skin enhancements are a popular alternative to traditional facial
surgeries. Make sure to speak with your doctor to find out your options and
whether this surgery is appropriate for you.