What Are The Risks, Dangers and Complications of Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing is a technique to remove skin discoloration, scars, pigmentation and wrinkles to give the patient a new perfect face whose skin is free from any blemishes. The treatment consists of using lasers, which treat the skin’s deepest part, by removing the top layer and giving birth to a new one, which will be free from blemishes, wrinkles and lines. Lasers are commonly used now and carbon dioxide lasers are popular for skin treatment as it prevents too much heat from going into the skin. The procedure is done under local anesthesia but the patient will need help to drive back after the procedure. Also the patient will have to visit the doctor and the hospital once every day for a few days till the doctor is satisfied that the treatment is satisfactory and no complications will take place. Actually, there are very few complications in this type of treatment and they are rare. When they occur they may be in the form of skin discoloration, burning, or scarring. In very rar