Deep under your skin could be the youthful complexion you are seeking, it just takes some deep laser beams to find it. Profractional laser resurfacing is a treatment that Judith Finn recommends for clients who want to have smoother looking skin but have issues like deep wrinkles, scars, sun Keratosis and rejuvenation.
The director of E.C.C. Cosmetic and Laser Centre explains that profractional lasers penetrate deep into the skin to stimulate collagen. The heat caused by the laser has a “tightening effect” on the collagen. While other laser treatments will eliminate brown spots, red areas and fine lines, profractional lasers are used to address “anything with depth”, explains Finn. She’s referring to scarring like deep marks caused by acne, stubborn brown spots as well as deep wrinkles or “anything with texture.”
Before any treatment is recommended, clients have a thorough consultation with a dermal therapist. The session will include a microscopic skin analysis that is viewed on a television screen. This step will determine any issues as well as treatment options. It’s also an opportunity to review a client’s medical history including any medications being taken or pre-existing medical conditions.
Some clients will be treated with resurfacing technology along with other laser treatments like broad band lasers (BBL). The results of resurfacing take from three to six months to appear. Over the course of the treatments, the collagen builds on a daily basis.
“Six months down the road someone will say that you look better but they’re not sure why,” Finn explains, adding that the collagen rebuilds gradually.
For more information about resurfacing and other skin-enhancing procedures offered at E.C.C. Cosmetic and Laser Centre visit the new website at www.ecclaser.ca.