Resurfacing is one of the treatments offered by aesthetic medicine. Its action is based on the power of warming lasers. The use of facial resurfacing allows rejuvenation of the face, as well as in-depth reconstruction, so the results are visible after the first treatment. How does a laser facelift work and when should you opt for it?
Skin resurfacing, when is it worth choosing?
A resurfacing treatment is nothing more than a laser facelift that restores firmness, smoothness and elasticity to the skin. Reduction of wrinkles, including facial wrinkles, improvement of the facial oval or reduction of scars and signs of aging are among the effects that can be expected from facial resurfacing. Therefore, people should opt for the procedure in particular:
- with visible signs of aging
- with very pronounced facial wrinkles
- having visible scars (both after surgical procedures and after a history of acne)
- having skin discoloration
- With visible loss of firmness and skin tone
- With loose skin, through which the natural oval of the face is lost
Laser facelift is a non-invasive method that allows for very fast and visible results. It is therefore an excellent choice for anyone who values efficiency, speed and safety.
How does the resurfacing treatment work?
As the name suggests, the laser lift is based on the use of a fractional laser. The laser creates micro-damage on the surface of the skin – tiny punctures using a needle to start the regeneration process. The laser treatment, in effect, remodels the skin and stimulates cells to produce collagen and elastin, thus rebuilding and strengthening collagen and elastin fibers.
Safety of the treatment
In addition to the non-invasiveness of this procedure, its big advantage is the guarantee of safety. The laser, creating micro-damage at the treatment site, does not affect neighboring tissues in any way. This significantly reduces recovery time, and also protects against skin burns.
Effects of skin resurfacing
The effect of the laser facelift procedure is to visibly rejuvenate the face, as well as reduce imperfections. Skin reconstruction helps to remove visible acne scars, as well as other blemishes, visible facial wrinkles, and furrows caused by the natural aging process. After the treatment, the skin tone is also visibly unified, the skin is smooth, as well as tightened, as the treatment restores its former firmness and elasticity. Immediately after the procedure, the skin may be a tad red, which may be accompanied by a burning sensation; the recovery period takes about 7 days, after which the discomfort should subside. However, overexposure to sunlight should be avoided during this period. The first changes can be observed immediately after the procedure, but the effect is not visible until the skin is fully regenerated, so after several months.
Laser resurfacing treatment
Resurfacing is primarily applied to the face, neck and décolleté, although it is sometimes used for skin on other areas of the body as well. It is performed with the iPixel laser, which is used not only for facial resurfacing, but also for acne scar removal treatment. The iPixel is a laser that has a versatile effect, making it ideal for scar reduction as well as lifting and skin rejuvenation.