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Resurfacing is a term which encompasses several different surgical techniques; laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, chemical peeling and cryotherapy. Through different modalities each of these techniques removes the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis and upper portion of the dermis), followed by its regeneration. The regenerated skin is also rejuvenated, we therefore see a reduction of sun induced wrinkles, better skin tone, and a uniformity of color and texture.
Mechanical dermabrasion and chemical peeling with phenol or trichloroacetic acid have been used for many years. Laser resurfacing is |
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relatively new and provides many advantages over the traditional approaches including a lower risk of scarring, less post- operative pain, a shorter healing time, and more uniform results.
The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin. Laser skin resurfacing removes skin very precisely, layer by layer, resulting in fewer problems with hypopigmentation (lightening of skin). This popular procedure is known by several other names, including lasarbrasion, laser peel or laser vaporization. |
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