This allows the body to generate new skin, produce new collagen turning the clock back without invasive deep surgery. The laser emits short intense burst of light strong enough to vaporize the outer layer of skin while fast enough to limit heat damage to the underlying skin. The laser penetrates about half the thickness of one hair. It is in contact with the skin for only one thousandth of a second. The laser resurfaced skin is populated by fresh skin regenerating cells.
Improvement continues for three to six months after resurfacing.
It takes seven to ten days for the skin to grow back. Usually,the face is covered by a bandage. The first few days the area is crusting and weeping. The bandage helps with the oozing, encourages rapid healing, and keeps you comfortable. At this point, some patients may feel a 'little depressed' or have second thoughts.