Nearly everyone has heard of laser resurfacing or some other form of laser treatment in this day and age. In fact, it’s a highly popular form of skin treatment because it can treat many skin maladies and blemishes that occur on a regular basis. In this blog, we’ll define exactly what this type of skin treatment does, as well as its logistics and benefits. Read on to learn more.

Just What Is Laser Resurfacing Anyway?

Much like creams and various forms of professional cosmetic help, laser fractional resurfacing is meant to help rid your skin of imperfections. This can mean any number of things, from acne to scarring to wrinkling brought about by old age. This is a relatively simple form of treatment because it involves using a fine laser to reach the deep layers of the skin and remove blemishes from the inside and out. The damaged areas of skin will be treated, encouraging fresh skin cells to grow and thrive and helping your skin look fresher than before. The popularity of this procedure comes from its thoroughness because laser treatments tend to last longer than any other skin correction method.
There are two types of laser resurfacing: erbium and CO2. Erbium is a gentler treatment and doesn’t sink quite as deeply below the surface of the skin. It is tailored for shallower blemishes, whereas CO2 laser resurfacing is meant for blemishes reaching into deeper layers of the skin.
Not everyone can receive laser treatment. It can depend heavily upon your current health status, among many other factors.

What Will Happen Once I Book a Treatment?

Every facial resurfacing treatment happens through a day visit to the facility you’ve chosen. You can request laser resurfacing for any area of your face because the laser is so fine it’s easy to reach smaller patches of skin. Depending on the extent of the treatment, you may need sedation throughout. You can always expect to receive some form of anesthetic. The extent of your resurfacing will affect how long the treatment session takes and can range from anywhere between a half hour to two full hours.

What Else Can I Anticipate?

Keep in mind the costs of laser resurfacing are largely out of pocket. The majority of insurance policies will not cover it. You may have to pay as much as $2,300 for a complete treatment. However, a few factors come into play when it comes to the cost of laser resurfacing. The first is what part of your face you’re looking to have corrected. Doctors tend to adjust prices based on the amount of surface area you want to be repaired. The other factor is the facility performing your treatment, as some charge less for CO2 laser resurfacing than others. Before you book your first appointment, you should first shop around at different facilities for pricing, as well as how effective you think the treatment will be.
If facial resurfacing treatment appeals to you, you deserve to have great results at an equally great price. Be sure to contact us to learn your options and book an appointment!