Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing reduces wrinkles and scars, evens out skin coloring, tightens skin and removes lesions. Lasers are beams of light that vaporize the outer layers of your skin and promote the growth of new collagen fibers.

What is laser skin resurfacing?

Laser resurfacing uses lasers to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars, to even out skin coloring (pigmentation), to tighten skin and to remove lesions, both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant.

The laser technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin. Laser skin resurfacing removes skin very precisely, layer-by-layer by vaporizing it. Lasers remove the outer layer of your skin the epidermis and heats the underlying layer, called the dermis. The lasers stimulate the growth of new collagen fibers resulting in new skin that is smoother and firmer. This popular procedure is known by several other names, including lasabrasion, laser peel or laser vaporization.

Who is a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing?

You may be an ideal candidate for laser skin resurfacing if you have:

• Scars from acne or chickenpox
• Uneven skin pigmentation
• Skin scars or birthmarks.
• Age spots, liver spots.
• Sun-damaged skin.
• Non-responsive skin after a facelift.
• Fine lines or wrinkles around or under the eyes, forehead or mouth
• Enlarged oil glands on your nose.

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

• Active acne.
• Very dark skin.
• Deep wrinkles.
• Excessive or sagging skin.

What can be expected during and after laser skin resurfacing?

In general, all forms of laser resurfacing are performed on an outpatient basis, using local anesthesia in combination with orally or intravenously administered sedative medications.

Wrinkles around the eyes, mouth or forehead may be treated individually, or a full-face laserabrasion may be performed.

Here is what to expect during and after resurfacing:

• Areas of the face to be treated are numbed with a local anesthetic. General anesthesia may be used when the entire face is treated. A partial-face laserabrasion takes 30 to 45 minutes, and the full-face treatment takes 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
• Your face or area to be treated with be thoroughly cleaned.
• Following laser resurfacing, a nonstick dressing is applied to the treatment sites for 24 hours. You will then cleans the treated areas two to five times a day with saline or a diluted vinegar solution (see instructions below). An ointment such as Vaseline® or moisturizing creams such as Eucerin®, or Aquaphor® are then applied. The purpose of using ointments or creams is to prevent any scab formation. In general, the areas heal in five to 21 days, depending on the nature of the condition that was treated and type of laser used.
• Once the areas have healed, makeup may be worn to camouflage the pink to red color that is generally seen after laser skin resurfacing. Green-based makeups are particularly good choices for camouflage since they neutralize your red skin color as your skin heals. Oil-free makeups are recommended after laser resurfacing. The redness in the laser-treated sites generally fades in two to three months but may take as long as six months to up to a year to disappear. The redness generally persists longer in people with blonde or red hair.
• If you have a darker skin tone, you have a greater risk of healing with darker pigmentation (hyperpigmentation). A bleaching agent after laser skin resurfacing may be used to lighten your skin color. Your doctor will consult with you.

Airelase Facial

At Airesthetics, we will suggest a customized, affordable solution to help you sooner achieve your skin goals.

By combining certain individual treatments into our Airelase facials, the prospects of “the perfect skin” are now possible but at Airesthetics, we will suggest a customized, affordable solution to help you sooner achieve your skin goals this usually comes at a price.

At Airesthetics we have recognized this problem and have come up with a customized solution to make it more affordable by combining Airelase facials in an affordable package over a period of time.

How many treatments are required?

As best results are seen after 6-8 treatments, every client is provided with a fully customized yearlong solution, dependent on the patient’s age, relevant skin problem, budget and expectations.

Treatment Duration

30-40 minutes per session.

How are results achieved?

The effects of each treatment is accumulative meaning that the results of each previous treatment is improved with each additional treatment and the best results come down the line when new collagen that is stimulated remodels and a further tightening effect is noticed.

Laser Pigmentation Correction

Complexion blending/brightening

Using advanced laser technology, this cosmetic procedure is the secret to improving uneven skin tone and texture and achieving youthful, radiant skin. Not only that, but it’s a great way to reduce fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and a multitude of other cosmetic problems.

Laser Pigmentation correction works to safely and effectively reduce the appearance of freckles, pigmentation, and post-trauma pigmentation including acne scars and age spots.

The laser targets only the pigmented lesion in the skin which absorbs the light, without damaging the surrounding skin. The laser heats up and shatters the pigment. The pigment is then drawn to the surface without harming the surrounding tissue.

Once drawn to the surface, the pigmented lesions will fade or dry and flake off the treated area, leaving the skin with an even tone and complexion.

Who needs pigmentation correction treatment?

Pigmentation correction treatment is most effective for darker skin types. However, its great for any men or women wanting to correct hyperpigmentation or reduce imperfections like acne scars, sun damage, injury, dryness, irritation and more.

How Many Treatments Do I Need?

Generally, this depends on the patients and their individual needs/goals. Most patients benefit from a series of 3-6 treatments. The treatments should be a month apart.

Furthermore, Laser pigmentation correction is a safe, effective, and non-invasive way to treat hyperpigmentation and create a more uniform appearance. It can also improve skin texture, refine pore, reduce wrinkles and improve acne scars.