Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing treats formation of wrinkles, skin laxity, texture, and sun and age spots, as increased collagen production will restore a healthy thickness to the skin, refresh dull patches, and even out irregular tones. This treatment can be used on the entire face as well as the neck and décolletage area

There is minimal discomfort during fractional laser resurfacing, and most patients compare it to a light rubber band snap against the skin. However, we use several different lasers for our variety of laser skin resurfacing treatments; some lasers provide deeper treatments than others and have the potential to increase discomfort, but this sensation is temporary.

After treatment, patients can expect mild swelling for one to three days, and redness from three to five days. This can be easily treated with ice compresses and calming moisturizing lotions. Many of our patients find that they can go out the next day with light makeup, and you should be sure to wear high-quality sunscreen in the days and weeks after, as your skin will be particularly sensitive.

The process of collagen formation continues over the next several months, softening and plumping skin and gradually reducing the appearance of facial lines, pigmentation, and scarring. Ideal results will be apparent over a six to eight-month period.

A fractional laser treatment consists of a series of four to six sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart. When you come to Kingsway for your consultation, we’ll craft a personalized treatment plan to meet your individual skin care needs, including how many sessions you will need as well as how often they should occur.

Improving under eye wrinkles with laser is a very good option. Laser skin resurfacing removes old skin using laser light to remove the surface of the skin. Some lasers do this by targeting a fraction of the skin at a time which is know as fractional laser resurfacing. This works to improve layer by layer with multiple treatments required and has less down time than with ablative lasers which work to vaporize damaged skin with an intense wavelength of light targeting the epidermis. Then your body repairs and regenerates itself with new younger looking skin. Although it’s difficult to completely get rid of under eye wrinkles with laser, at Kingsway Dermatology, we have multiple laser options and based on your skin type, condition we may need to combine with other options to get the best result. We recommend scheduling time with one of our aesthetic patient consultants to help map out a customized plan.