What happens during a Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment?
Depending on the area of skin to be treated and the type of laser system used, different treatment procedures may be recommended for you by your practitioner. Your first discussion with a practitioner should clearly set out your expectations of the laser treatment and whether your medical practitioner believes that he or she can achieve this for you. A medical history should be taken at this time to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t have the treatment. You would normally be asked to read detailed information and sign a consent form which means that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with the procedure recommended for you. Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner for a “before and after” comparison at a later date. Treatment procedure for ablative laser skin resurfacing Two main types of laser are used for skin resurfacing – the Carbon Dioxide or CO2 laser and Erbium Yag lasers. Both of these lasers operate in a wavelength (or co
