The Lowdown on Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Sun, sand and sea may do wonders for your mental health, but what about your skin? As our largest organ, and the only one which is worn on the outside of our body, the skin battles the elements on a daily basis, and quite often, without adequate protection. If you've noticed the liver spots appearing, do not despair, there is one way to turn back the clock on your skin damage quickly and painlessly.

Laser skin rejuvenation is often the most the affordable and safe alternative to complex cosmetic procedures for those who wish to diminish the appearance of lines, wrinkles, sun spots and irregular pigmentation. Basically, the procedure uses a laser to dissolve the damaged skin cells on the outer layer, and make way for the smoother, more uniform layer underneath.

Laser skin rejuvenation is most commonly used to resurface the skin on the face, but patients can usually have the procedure applied to skin anywhere on their body, depending on the damage.

How does laser skin rejuvenation work?

Laser skin rejuvenation techniques are born from energy-based treatments that are completed using lasers or light. The procedure can usually be carried out in an outpatient centre or high-tech beauty salon, but the laser equipment must always be operated by a trained professional - quite often a medical doctor.

The technician moves the laser light over the area of skin needing treatment, and the laser may be applied repeatedly to an area, depending on the severity of the damage or the depth of the wrinkle or scar. The laser works quickly, and virtually painlessly, to remove the outer layer of the skin to reveal the unaffected surface underneath.

Once the new layer is exposed the skin begins to heal and once rebuilt, usually affords a much more youthful appearance. Sometimes certain parts of the skin may require several treatments to see the desired result.

Who can undergo laser skin rejuvenation?

To determine whether your skin damage, pigmentation or scarring is appropriate for laser skin rejuvenation, each patient must undergo a careful consultation with a laser technician and dermatological expert. As a general rule, the procedure works best for patients without severe scarring, who are seeking a more youthful appearance due to sun spots and irregular pigment patches on their skin.

Laser skin rejuvenation patients must be realistic about the results they can expect after the procedure is complete. As laser skin rejuvenation is a non-invasive procedure, patients may also opt to have treatments during their lunchbreaks or on weekends. Most people will usually have no trouble returning to their normal daily activities immediately afterwards.