Laser skin resurfacing denotes a procedure whereby a light emitting device (laser) is used to remove the skin in a controlled precise way.

Lasers emit a single wave length of light. The lasers used for resurfacing of the skin (carbon dioxide and Erbium lasers) emit invisible light which is absorbed by water. Skin cells are composed almost entirely of water. Once the laser light strikes the skin, the water within these cells is heated very rapidly and vaporises (turns to steam). This allows the removal of the skin cells layer by layer by the laser.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

The goal of laser skin resurfacing is simple: replace damaged skin with new, fresh skin. Techniques for skin resurfacing have made enormous advances, allowing consumers to achieve nearly flawless complexions. Many systems allow for light, moderate or deep laser resurfacing. The primary targets of laser skin resurfacing include:

* Fine lines and wrinkles of the face, especially around the upper lip, cheeks and forehead
* Loose eyelid skin
* Crow's feet around the eyes
* Pucker marks (smoker's lines) and frown lines
* Brown spots and splotchy, uneven skin tone
* Scars, especially acne scars
* Loose skin around the neck and jowls

Answered by Jitendra , an ibibo Master, at 1:47 AM on October 17, 2008

Aging, sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle factors including nutrition, alcohol consumption and smoking all may contribute to facial wrinkling.

Pigmentary changes of the skin, such as blotchiness or brown spots, may also occur with age or as a result of birth control pills, pregnancy or genetic factors. Prior acne may have made the surface of your skin uneven. These problems, as well as certain other skin conditions, may be improved by skin resurfacing.

Your Personal Consultation
During the consultation, you may be asked to look in a mirror and point out the specific areas of your face that you would like to see improved. This will help your surgeon to understand your expectations and determine whether they realistically can be achieved.

Source: http://www.surgery.org/public/proce dures/skin_resurfacing

Answered by sk , an ibibo Advisor, at 4:26 PM on October 16, 2008

The precision of laser resurfacing allows physicians to tailor treatment according to the needs of every patient.

Some patients choose deeper resurfacing for its maximum effect, while others require only light resurfacing or desire a faster recovery.

In either case, the UltraPulse laser treats and provides significant cosmetic improvement for fine lines and wrinkles.

Answered by Seema , an ibibo Master, at 1:51 PM on October 16, 2008