Laser skin rejuvenation is a non-invasive procedure that uses light energy to stimulate the natural collagen growth in your skin.  It is a non-ablative treatment, which means the epidermis is not damaged during the procedure.  This procedure works to simultaneously repair collagen in the dermis, the deepest layer of skin.  While repairing collagen, it gently erases the signs of aging on the top layer of skin.  Laser skin rejuvenation can be done with little discomfort on all facial areas, including: chin, cheeks, mouth, and eyes.

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Laser Skin Rejuvenation – What it can do for your Skin

Laser skin rejuvenation can reduce the signs of aging, as well as sun damage.  Some of the signs of aging that it can reduce are:

• Fine wrinkles
• Superficial acne scars
• Enlarged pores
• Freckles
• Uneven pigmentation
• Redness
• Dilated capillaries (associated with Rosacea)

Difference between Laser Skin Rejuvenation and Similar Treatments

Laser skin rejuvenation does not remove skin.  Consultants use a gentler laser, such as the Nlite or Cool Touch laser.  These two light sources are considered to be two of the safest on the market.

Another major difference is laser skin rejuvenation does not attack the skin with chemicals.  The skin’s surface layers are protected, and the laser will penetrate at a much deeper level.  This will have more impact on stimulating collagen.

Five Types of Non-Ablative Lasers

The type of laser used for your laser skin rejuvenation will depend on the reason you need the procedure done.  Listed below are the five types of lasers and how they will help your skin.

1. Intense pulsed-light sources (IPL) – This laser is used for hair removal off of the skin.
2. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) - This laser is used for serious skin conditions, such as:  basal cell carcinoma, psoriasis, cancer, and others.
3. Visible light lasers – This laser is used for improving redness, brown spots, enlarged pores, and wrinkling.  This is a very common type of laser.
4. Infra red lasers – This laser is used for skin tightening and stimulating collagen for long term rebuilding.
5. Radio frequency lasers – This laser is used to treat sagging skin and cellulite.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation – The Procedure

Amplified pulses of light are delivered to the dermis. The consultant directs this laser light to precise areas of the skin.  The dermis responds to the laser as if it is healing a wound.  It regenerates the skin with more collagen and elastin.  It is then followed by the repair and stimulation of the existing collagen.  The epidermis is hardly ever damaged by this treatment; therefore, there are no signs that the skin has been rejuvenated, which can happen with ablative skin treatments.

The procedure itself takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes.  There are rarely any side effects.  Generally, the treated area will show redness for only an hour or so, and then makeup can even be applied right away.

It is important to understand that stimulating collagen is not a “quick fix.”  It takes time and several laser skin rejuvenation sessions in order to obtain the results you want. Five sessions spaced four weeks apart will produce optimum results for the healthiest looking skin.

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