What are the risks and potential complications from Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment?
Immediately after laser skin resurfacing, you will have a raw, uncomfortable and weeping surface burn in the area treated. This will take 3 – 8 days to heal, depending on the extent and depth of the procedure and your healing capacity. Side effects or risks after the procedure can include infection, itching, swelling and pain at the treatment site. Skin erythema (redness) will last from several weeks to 6 months following the procedure. In rare cases, this redness can continue for longer. Milia (small raised cysts which look like white spots) usually occur during the first 6 – 8 weeks after treatment, and may remain from a few days to many weeks after the treatment. Hyperpigmentation (increased pigmentation or colour in the skin) can occur in the area treated, particularly in those with darker skin types. Hypopigmentation (decreased skin colour) can also occur. This is less common and appears to be related to the depth of treatment, but can occasionally be permanent. Rarely, scarring o
