At first, fine lines appear near the eyes, around the lips, the forehead and across the cheeks. Next the creases deepen near the mouth and between the eyes. Facial skin begins to loosen and sag . All the while environmental assailants such as UV from the sun, toxins in the air, cigarette smoke, stress and poor nutrition accelerate the aging process. Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
Lasers work by producing an intense beam of bright light that travels in one direction.
The laser can gently vaporize and remove wrinkles, scars and blemishes, seal blood vessels or cut skin tissue. The newest laser systems have become remarkably precise and selective, allowing treatment results and safety levels not previously available. In contrast to the old carbon dioxide lasers, the newest generation of the CO 2 laser delivers short bursts of extremely high-energy light. This revolutionary technology actually vaporizes the undesired skin tissue, one layer at a time, revealing fresh skin underneath. Often referred to as an ultrapulsed CO 2 laser, the laser's highly focused aim enables the dermatologic surgeon to gently remove the skin's surface with a very low risk of scarring and complications in properly selected patients.