Bringing your best skin to light: FAQs about laser resurfacing
In young, healthy tissue, the average skin cell takes about 28 days to complete its journey from the lowest layer of the epidermis to the top layer where it is shed. This turnover process prevents dead skin cells from building up and promotes the growth of new skin cells. But, starting at around age 25, the cell turnover process gets sluggish. The changes that occur are highly visible. Since dead cells are not shed as quickly, your skin may appear dull, blotchy, and freckled and feel rough and leathery. Laser treatments at ShadeTree Dermatology in Cocoa Beach – Rockledge, Florida, rescue tired, aged, lackluster, and damaged skin.
How do lasers work to boost cell turnover?
Specialists like our own Dr. Vanessa Johnson have many ways to remove dead and damaged skin cells and promote fresh, new, unblemished ones. In fact, an entire category of procedures exists – resurfacing – to bring new, beautiful skin to the surface. With our advanced array of technologies and procedures, we can resurface the skin with special formulations (peels), mechanically (with services like microdermabrasion), and laser systems.
How is laser resurfacing different from other methods?
There are many laser and light-based systems to choose from, and Dr. Johnson carefully selects the most appropriate system based on your needs, goals, and other personal characteristics. While these systems can vary considerably in their specific properties and capabilities, they are all generally unified in delivering targeted energy to precise areas or skin concerns. The laser is directed toward dry, lackluster, spotty, lined, and otherwise aged or damaged areas. The beam of light generates and delivers energy precisely to the site. When this occurs, wondrous things can begin to happen in the skin. Damaged skin cells may be removed. Fresh skin cells are encouraged. Collagen production may be triggered to fill in depressions, and the thermal effect from the laser can also tighten lax skin and contour poorly defined areas.
What might be the best laser for me?
We won’t know the best way to reveal your best and healthiest skin until after we take a close look at your concerns. It is also important for us to discuss factors such as your lifestyle, expectations, and goals. Lasers vary considerably in their capabilities. Some laser procedures may be associated with less downtime but require repeated treatment sessions. Other lasers may have more healing needs but require fewer treatment sessions. These latter therapies might be more appropriate for moderate to severe concerns, such as deep furrows and laxity.
Of course, lasers are not the only nonsurgical cosmetic procedure available at ShadeTree Dermatology—they are one of many potential services or options! To find out more about what we offer to renew and restore your skin (and more), call our offices in Cocoa Beach and Rockledge, FL, at (321) 200-0346 today.
