Laser Skin Resurfacing Review

Posted on July 6, 2008 in 312 by UHC

Are you confused by all the different options you hear about
making your skin look younger? Laser Skin Resurfacing is the most effective non
surgical approach to achieve drastic results. Few laser technologies and
techniques belong to this category. This paper will help you understand the
different Laser Resurfacing options and determine what option fits you best.

Skin Resurfacing - Introduction   

First of all you must know that every new resurfacing laser or device
is measured against the industry’s most powerful machine for the past
40 years, the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. It was invented in 1964 and
has been the most widely used laser in medicine. In the area of
dermatology, its use has been predominantly for facial resurfacing. It
often achieves desired results in a single treatment, works on fine and
intermediate lines and acne scars, maximally tightens the skin and
delivers results that last. Its drawback is a long, 5-14 day social
downtime, making it less desirable for any working person. To overcome
this handicap, many devices have been developed by the aesthetic
industry. There are ablative and non-ablative strategies that
rejuvenate your skin and you will learn about the benefits and
downsides of each of these techniques.Fractionated Ablative lasersCarbon dioxide laser - , your ability to tolerate social downtime and your wallet
will steer you and your treating physician to a resurfacing plan that
is tailored to you.

Results

CO2 Laser                  ****

ActiveFX                      ***

Fractional Lasers        **

TCA Peel                     **

Glycolic Peel                *

Microdermabrasion     *

Social downtime

CO2 Laser                  5-14 days         

ActiveFX                      3-5 days    

Fractional Lasers        1-6 days   

TCA Peel                     5-7 days

Glycolic Peel                None

Microdermabrasion      None

# Treatments

CO2 Laser                 1         

ActiveFX                     1-2    

Fractional Lasers       4-8   

TCA Peel                    1

Glycolic Peel               6-8

Microdermabrasion    6-8

Lasting results

CO2 Laser                10 years     

ActiveFX                    10 years

Fractional Lasers      Unknown

TCA Peel                   2 years

Glycolic Peel              1 year

Microdermabrasion   1 year

Average Cost

CO2 Laser               $3000    

ActiveFX                   $3700

Fractional Lasers     $5000

TCA Peel                  $500

Glycolic Peel             $700

Microdermabrasion  $1000

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