Skin Resurfacing

Skin resurfacing treatments help to restore a more youthful, beautiful complexion by removing the most damaged outer layers of skin to reveal the healthier-looking skin beneath and encouraging new, healthy skin cell growth.

Over time, our skin’s outer layers start to show wear and tear from aging, injury, and environmental factors in the form or wrinkles, scars, age spots and discoloration. Skin resurfacing treatments help to reverse these signs of aging and stress, helping you look younger, and even healthier, in the process.

Skin resurfacing treatments come in various forms, each with its unique methods and benefits. Here are a few popular ones:

  1. Chemical Peels: A chemical solution is applied to the skin, causing it to exfoliate and eventually peel off. This helps improve texture, reduce fine lines, and address issues like sun damage and uneven pigmentation.
  2. Laser Resurfacing: Laser technology is used to remove the outer layer of skin, stimulating collagen production. This can reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and address issues like scars and age spots.
  3. Microdermabrasion: This non-invasive procedure involves using a machine to exfoliate the outer layer of skin, revealing a smoother and brighter complexion. It’s effective for addressing mild acne scars, sun damage, and fine lines.
  4. Microneedling: Tiny needles create controlled micro-injuries, promoting collagen and elastin production. It’s beneficial for improving skin texture, reducing scars, and minimizing fine lines.
  5. Fractional Resurfacing: This method treats only a fraction of the skin, leaving surrounding areas intact. It promotes faster healing and collagen production, addressing issues like wrinkles, scars, and pigmentation irregularities.
  6. CO2 Laser Resurfacing: A more intensive laser treatment that removes layers of skin and stimulates collagen production. It’s effective for deep wrinkles, scars, and uneven skin tone.
  7. Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling: Combining microneedling with radiofrequency technology, this treatment enhances collagen production and tightens the skin, addressing issues like fine lines and sagging.
  8. Dermabrasion: A surgical procedure that involves removing the outer layers of skin using a rotating brush. It’s effective for treating deep scars and wrinkles.

When considering a skin resurfacing treatment, it’s crucial to consult with a dermatologist or skincare professional to determine the most suitable option for your skin type and concerns. Each treatment has its pros and cons, and the right choice will depend on your specific goals and preferences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which resurfacing treatment has the least amount of downtime?

Chemical peel, fractional Co2 laser and Erbium laser tend to have the least amount of downtime. When choosing the appropriate skin resurfacing treatment, it should be based on which treatment best suits your needs, rather than which has the least amount of downtime.

What are the benefits of non-laser skin resurfacing treatments?

Some benefits of non-laser resurfacing treatments include, less invasive procedure, shorter recovery time, reduction in wrinkles, minimised pigmentation, smoother skin, even skin tone and decreased scarring.

Who is a suitable candidate for laser treatments?

Laser resurfacing is ideal for someone who is in general good health. They may want to treat wrinkles or fine lines around their mouth, eyes or forehead, acne scars and textural irregularities. If you are unsure of whether you would be a good candidate for laser treatments, a consultation with our team can help you.

Is it safe to have laser resurfacing when pregnant?

It is generally not advised to have laser treatment when pregnant as this can lead to permanent discolouration of the skin. For aesthetic skin treatments, it is recommended to wait at least six months post-pregnancy, before seeking any treatment as these symptoms generally fade over time.

What are the benefits of laser resurfacing treatments?

There are many benefits to laser skin resurfacing, including reduced wrinkles and fine lines, treatment of brown spots, redness or skin discolouration, tighten skin and new collagen production, improved acne, traumatic or surgical scars and more even skin tone.

What is the best laser resurfacing treatment?

This will depend on your concerns, the amount of downtime required and the desired outcome. A consultation with our team can determine what the best laser resurfacing treatment is for your ideal result.