What’s Recovery Like After Laser Skin Resurfacing?
April 10, 2024
Are you tired of dull, uneven skin or signs of aging? Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate your skin and achieve improvements in texture, pigmentation, and overall glow. It works in several ways to restore your skin from the surface and the deepest layers outward, stimulating collagen production and cellular turnover.
What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Over time, your skin loses collagen as a natural part of aging. At the same time, it accumulates the effects of environmental exposures such as sun damage and acne scarring. Laser skin resurfacing activates your skin’s natural renewal mechanisms to bring healthy new cells to the surface and build new collagen in the deeper layers. This treatment is appropriate for a wide range of ages and skin concerns.
*Individual Results May Vary*
How Does a Fractional CO2 Laser Work?
You have many options for laser skin rejuvenation, but the CO2 laser is widely known as one of the most effective, customizable options. Dr. Lanfranchi and his team offer a fractional CO2 laser that creates tiny channels into your skin to a targeted depth. These channels trigger the surrounding cells to respond with healing and growth factors, rejuvenating the skin and stimulating new collagen production.
What’s Recovery Like After Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Because each laser skin treatment is customized for your needs, recovery times will vary. The most common effects include redness and minor peeling that can last a few days. Most people experience minimal discomfort, although intense treatments may result in minor swelling. Your skin will be very sun-sensitive after laser treatments, so avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen.
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What Results Will I See After Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Our fractional CO2 laser allows us to rejuvenate your skin with a plan that suits your needs and lifestyle. Many people see their desired results with one treatment, while others may prefer two or three less intensive sessions with less redness and peeling. More than one session may be needed to address significant textural problems like acne scars, wrinkles, and skin laxity.
Results may be visible within a few weeks after treatment. However, your full results will evolve over the next three months as your skin adds more collagen. This increased collagen tightens your skin and restores lost volume for a smoother, more youthful appearance. Most people benefit from maintenance treatments on a schedule determined by their needs, often every few years.
Am I a Good Candidate for Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing is appropriate for many individuals who want to address signs of aging, sun damage, acne scars, and many other concerns. Good candidates should be healthy and have reasonable expectations. You should not have this treatment if you have an active skin condition or infection in the treatment area. CO2 lasers are not usually suitable for dark skin tones.
Dr. Lanfranchi isn’t like any doctor I’ve met…he only works on faces…he’s truly down to earth and has a great bedside manner too! I didn’t feel like I was going in for surgery…it was more like a “treatment.”
JH, Happy Patient
Take The First Step – Request A Consultation
Ready to learn more about laser skin resurfacing? The first step is to come in for an in-person consultation with Dr. Lanfranchi. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our office directly at (702) 929-3880 during normal business hours (please leave a message if we are unable to answer). The Lanfranchi Center serves the Las Vegas and Henderson, NV areas.
