This shrinkage tightens the skin and smoothes the surface surrounding the treated area. They also believe laserbrasion can be used to complement other plastic surgery procedures like face and brow lifts. Patients between the ages of 30 and 50 are the ideal candidates for laserbrasion. It lets surgeons smooth skin around the eyes, mouth and forehead without the risk of rounding the eye too much or pulling the skin too tight. Unlike dermabrasion or chemical peels, laserbrasion lets the surgeon see how much skin is being removed.
Surgeons point out that laserbrasion also has shown to be very effective in eliminating acne scars.
Surgeons believe laserbrasion results will last several years, but long-term studies on the procedure are still being done. Other Topics Health Watch is intended to provide general information only and should not replace the advice of a medical professional. You should contact your physician if you have questions about any of these topics.