Skin Rejuvenation

How Facial Rejuvenation Procedures Can Improve Aging Skin

If aging, acne, or too much time in the sun has left your face with blotches, scars, wrinkles, or lines, laser skin resurfacing may help your skin look younger and healthier.

Laser skin resurfacing also known as laser peel, laser vaporization or lasabrasion, removes skin layer by layer with precision. The new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface. The procedure can be done alone or with other cosmetic surgeries on the face.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Laser Skin Resurfacing?

If you have fine lines or wrinkles around your eyes or mouth or on your forehead, shallow scars from acne, or non-responsive skin after a facelift, then you may be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing. You may also be a good candidate if you have:

- Warts
- Age spots or liver spots
- Skin scars from birthmarks
- Sun-damaged skin
- Enlarged oil glands on your nose
- Birthmarks such as linear epidermal nevi

You may not be a candidate for laser resurfacing if you have:

- Excessive or sagging skin
- Deep wrinkles
- Active acne
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Weakened immune system
- Deeper skin tone