“Laser treatment can help reveal a healthy, radiant and youthful skin.”
As you age, your skin starts to show freckles, wrinkles, and abnormal discoloration. This occurs due to a lack of protection from the sun as well as general wear and tear associated with aging. To reduce these visible signs of skin aging, Dr Anh uses laser resurfacing to purify and treat the affected area. She offers this safe and effective procedure at her clinic in Perth.
Benefits of CO2 Laser Treatment
CO2 laser technology has the following amazing benefits:
- Achieves a smoother skin texture and even skin tone
- Improves the appearance of acne scars, sun damage, fine lines, and abnormal skin discoloration
- Results are long-lasting
- Short recovery time
- Stimulates collagen production for firmer, rejuvenated skin
- Treats pre-cancerous skin lesions
Will the CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatment hurt?
During the treatment, you will feel some discomfort as the laser runs through your skin. To address this problem, your surgeon will apply a numbing cream over the treatment area. This makes the treatment more tolerable.
How long will it take to recover from CO2 laser resurfacing?
The recovery time after the treatment may vary from patient to patient. This will depend on the body area treated, your desired results, and your skin condition. In general, you need to wait at least 2 weeks to completely heal. During this period your skin will become red and may look blistery or flaky. This is normal and is a part of the body’s healing process.
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LASER RESURFACING IS EFFECTIVE IN TREATING
Wrinkles
Small scars
Pigmentation (Discoloration) *
Laser technology with Dr Anh
Dr Anh performs the treatment using a wide range of laser technology such as Sciton Erbium and Fraxel Laser. She has vast experience in these laser treatments and recommends them for a wide array of skin problems. By adjusting the depth of the laser, she can customise the treatment based on your cosmetic needs.
How does CO2 laser resurfacing work?
CO2 laser technology delivers short pulses of light into the deep layers of the skin. These light beams heat the deeper layers of your skin and causes a controlled injury. This in turn stimulates your body’s natural healing process. As a result, the production of an important protein called collagen is increased. This induces the remodelling of your outer skin layer, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin.
FAQS
Potential risks and complications associated with the treatment include:
- Bacterial infection
- Burn injuries
- Changes in skin sensation
- Formation of small white bumps
- Increasing pain
- Itching
- Reactivating herpes cold sores
- Scarring
- Severe redness and swelling
- Skin discoloration
- Turning of the eyelid
Before the treatment, your surgeon will conduct a detailed health assessment. This allows your surgeon to determine if you are a potential candidate for the treatment. In general, you can have the procedure if:
- You are in good overall health.
- You are mentally stable.
- You have acne scars, sun damage, fine lines, or abnormal skin discoloration.
- You have low self-esteem due to your skin condition.
- You have realistic expectations.
This non-surgical treatment is not for everyone. If you have the following conditions, then you are not a good candidate for the procedure:
- Active acne
- Bleeding or clotting disorder
- Fine lines or wrinkles around your eyes, mouth, or forehead
- Stretch marks
- Very dark skin
Once the numbing cream has taken effect, your surgeon will pass the handheld laser device over your skin. During the process, you may notice that the laser energy uses a scanning pattern. You should not feel any discomfort as the device is passed over the treatment area several times.
Before the procedure, your surgeon will recommend the following to prevent complications:
- Stop medications that can increase your risk of bleeding.
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure to prevent permanent irregular pigmentation.
- Stop smoking to prevent any delay in healing.
- Take the prescribed antibiotic to prevent infection.
The total costs of this treatment may vary. This will depend on the following factors:
- Body area to be treated
- The medical facility or clinic
- The number of treatment sessions you need
- Your desired results
- Your skin condition
- Your surgeon’s fee
You should also keep in mind that a CO2 laser resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure. This means that it is performed to improve the appearance of your skin. Therefore, your private health insurance will not cover the costs of this treatment. During your consultation, we will give you an accurate estimate of the costs of the treatment. This includes a detailed breakdown of each cost.
Immediately after the procedure, the treated area becomes sore and red. While this can be embarrassing to look at, you are not allowed to use makeup to hide them. You should wait at least 10 days to allow your skin to heal completely. This helps prevent the treated area from getting infected.
This will depend on the size of the body area being treated. The larger the area, the longer the treatment time. In general, the entire process can take 30 minutes to 1 hour. During your consultation, we will provide a detailed explanation regarding the treatment time.
This will depend on the size of the treated area, your skin condition, and treatment goals. In general, you may notice the results of your treatment after 3 weeks. To see the full results, you may need to wait 3 to 6 months. During this time, your skin will appear smoother, radiant, and younger-looking.