How long do the effects of laser treatment last?
On average, most patients get to enjoy silky-smooth skin that lasts for anywhere between three and five years after undergoing laser therapy. Many patients maintain treatments by returning every so often for a touch-up or supplementary skin treatment.
What are the after effects of laser treatment?
Risks
- Redness, swelling, itching and pain. Treated skin may swell, itch or have a burning sensation.
- Acne. Applying thick creams and bandages to your face after treatment can worsen acne or cause you to temporarily develop tiny white bumps (milia) on treated skin.
- Infection.
- Changes in skin color.
- Scarring.
How long does it take to see full results from laser?
Typically, the destroyed hair follicles shed their visible hair within a week of treatment. Therefore, assuming you need five sessions spaced four weeks apart, you should expect to see the final results of treatment within 21 weeks of your first session.
How long does it take to recover from laser skin treatment?
Recovery time is usually 1-2 weeks. Because your skin will heal over a period of several weeks, you may not see the final results until then. As your skin heals, and as new collagen regenerates and fills in the lines and wrinkles, your results will continue to improve.
How does total FX laser resurfacing work?
The Active FX laser works on the outer layer of skin to repair sun damage and brown sunspots, while the Deep FX laser goes to work on wrinkles, scarring, and skin tone issues. With Total FX laser resurfacing, your skin will look and feel great. Which Skin Resurfacing Treatment is Best For Me?
What are the risks of laser therapy?
Laser therapy does involve a few risk factors. For instance, skin laser therapy can result in bleeding, pain, redness of the skin, the onset of infection and even scarring.
How does active FX laser treatments work?
Only the outermost layer of skin is treated by the Active FX laser, leaving small parts of your skin untreated to allow for much faster healing. The treatment will result in the outermost layer of skin peeling off, revealing a fresh layer of healthy and vibrant skin.
What are the different types of laser resurfacing treatments?
There are a number of different laser resurfacing treatments, including Total FX, Active FX, and Deep FX. With all of these different types of laser resurfacing treatments, how do I know the difference between them and which is best for me?