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CO2 Laser Skin Surgery
Relevant information about CO2 Laser Skin Surgery.
CO2 laser is used to precisely remove the outer-most skin and superficial underlying dermis, allowing regrowth of wrinkle-free smooth youthful skin.
- What is laser skin surgery
Laser skin resurfacing, one of the newest plastic surgery technologies, improves certain kinds of wrinkles and fine lines with a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. During this procedure, invisible carbon dioxide laser light rapidly evaporates the water in the skin, removing the top skin layers and tightening the lower ones. Laser skin resurfacing can minimize facial wrinkles and help improve acne scarring and other skin irregularities. Laser skin resurfacing offers a number of advantages over more traditional techniques, such as dermabrasion or chemical peels. There is virtually no bleeding and, often, no scarring. It can also be used in combination with traditional surgical techniques, such as an eyelift or facelift, to improve specific areas of the face that may not be improved by surgery alone.
- How does CO2 Laser Resurfacing work
A CO2 laser allows your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist to perform skin resurfacing procedures that reduce or eliminate more pronounced lines and wrinkles than similar treatments. This is done by removing deeper layers of damaged skin and stimulating the regeneration of healthy skin underneath. The latest technological advancement in the field of laser resurfacing is the use of light beams that are either pulsed or scattered at a very high rate. This minimizes heat damage that the skin might otherwise be exposed to. It also allows a more powerful CO2 laser to be utilized for deeper tissue removal and for more effective removal of pronounced wrinkles and creases. This technology allows the laser skin resurfacing treatment to provide some of the most dramatic, age-defying results possible. The procedure can be performed on specific areas — such as around the mouth or eyes — or over the surface of the entire face. During a CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatment, a local anesthetic (injection at the treatment site) is used to relieve potential discomfort. If the entire face is being treated, intravenous or general anesthesia may be used.
Because of the swelling and bruising associated with laser skin resurfacing, you'll need to have someone to drive you home afterward. Ice packs and pain medication will help you with any discomfort you may have. Laser surgery differs from traditional surgery, and so does its recovery. After laser treatment, your surgeon will apply a surgical dressing to the lasered areas; the nurse or aesthetician will change or remove this dressing in a few days. Contrary to what you may see and hear in the popular media, laser skin surgery recovery is a long process. Expect skin redness for a number of weeks or even months, although it will diminish over time. In the early weeks following laser surgery, your new skin will crust and then begin to heal. Your doctor may recommend special skin care. Stay out of the sun and use a good sunblock (your doctor may have some recommendations).
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