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  Resurfacing techniques|Laser resurfacing for wrinkles
Laser resurfacing for wrinkles
Resurfacing is a term which encompasses several different surgical techiniques; 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 in Resurfacing techniques. Mechanical dermabrasion and chemical peeling with phenol or trichloroacetic acid have been used for many years. Laser resurfacing is 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 Wrinkle care treatments and the carbon dioxide laser may be used in a focused mode for cutting or a defocused mode for vaporizing the skin. In the cutting mode it is used in delicate surgical techniques such as eyelid correction. The advantage is that as the laser cuts it seals off the blood vessel and nerve endings which decreases the time for healing and the amount of post-operative pain. In the vaporizing mode the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser is used to remove abnormal tissue such as warts and scars and more recently to resurface the skin to stimulate rejuvenation.
The wavelength of the CO2 laser heats the cells of the unwanted skin or abnormal tissue to the point where it is vaporized away in a plume of tissue particles and steam. If the heat is scarring or pigment changes to the adjacent normal skin tissue. Wrinkle care treatments and When the CO2 laser was first introduced as a surgical tool the light was delivered continuously to the skin. This was only interrupted when the surgeon released the foot pedal to close the shutter and prevent the escape of the laser light beam. The control over the dissipation of heat was poor and the risk of damage was high. It took a highly skilled surgeon to judge what power and time duration of laser light would remove abnormal tissue without damaging the surrounding tissue. For this reason the use of the CO2 laser as a surgical tool was relatively uncommon for a number of years and when it was used it was reserved for the removal or alternation of abnormal tissue, such as warts. Developments in CO2, laser technology have focused on controlling the heat produced by the laser light so that only targeted tissue is affected. The Ultra Pulse and TruTouch CO2 lasers have accomplished this by computerized delivery of extremely short repetitive pulses. The time in between each pulse allows the skin to cool so that the heat does not remain in the tissue long enough to cause more damage than is intended. Other lasers, such as the Silk Touch CO2 laser, have achieved the necessary control over heat dissipation by moving the continuous wave of laser light around very rapidly so it does not dwell in any one area for very long. This is also controlled by computer in Wrinkle care treatments. Both types of technology seem to be effective in controlling heat transfer. The deciding factor in the outcome of CO2 laser surgery and especially resurfacing is the skill of the surgeon. Despite testimonials to the contrary, computerized controlled delivery of the laser light cannot do all the work. The laser is the brush and the surgeon is the artist. If a surgeon simply moves the laser light over the surface of the skin obliterating everything in its path then the healing process will be slow and the results less than satisfactory. Health , beauty therapies, weight loss packages, skin care and hair loss preventive treatments – all under One roof – Shed extra flab and get the perfect fitness and start looking fantastic – why to struggle for years ? |
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