Skin resurfacing treatments work by exposing the skin in the treatment area to a substance or energy source that removes any damaged or unwanted skin. Some examples of skin resurfacing treatments include chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing. With a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the patient’s skin in the treatment area that removes the outermost layers of skin. While there is some redness and slight discomfort associated with a chemical peel, it only lasts a short time, varying on the depth of your chemical peel (light, medium, or deep). Once the skin heals, the new tissue is younger, healthier, and firmer due to an increased flux of collagen to the treatment area. Laser skin resurfacing works in a similar way to chemical peels. However, it sends pulsating beams of light to the skin in the treatment area that precisely removes damaged and unwanted skin one layer at a time on the epidermis (outermost surface of the skin) while heating the dermal layers of skin and producing new collagen fibers in the treatment area as a result. Like chemical peels, the new skin tissue that results as the skin heals is younger-looking, smoother, healthier, and firmer. For more information on the causes of facial aging and how Dr. Rahi can help you, please feel free to contact us or schedule an appointment through our website! We serve patients from Beverly Hills CA, Culver City CA, Santa Monica CA, West Hollywood CA, Marina Del Rey CA, Inglewood CA, and surrounding areas.