Laser Skin Resurfacing in Austin

The laser removes the top layer of skin (epidermis) and puts a controlled burn into the deeper layer (dermis). The epidermis removal takes away most of the age spots and other surface issues. The new epidermis that grows in will be brighter and will not only look healthier, it will be healthier. The dermal injury stimulates collagen growth which is how the wrinkles are improved. Within 10 days, the epidermis has grown back which is why makeup can be worn. Elastin is only minimally improved which means it won’t give your skin the elastic spring of youth, but it will significantly improve the etched in wrinkles. Unfortunately, there is not a lot that can be done for elastin regeneration. The procedure at this deep level will also remove pre-cancerous lesions and is known to reduce your risk of future skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. It will not help with melanoma. Recovery from this procedure is messy and annoying at first because of the ointment, but the pain really isn’t an issue. Risks include but are not limited to infection, scarring, pigmentation (color) changes to the skin.

Before and After medium depth laser peel. Note the reduction in pigmentation problems as well as fine lines and texture irregularities. This peel has about a one-week healing time. Photos were taken without make-up (except permanent cosmetics to eyebrow/eyeliner/lips) and with identical photographic equipment and settings.