What Is Laser Resurfacing?

Your skin is tough, and it protects you throughout your life. Unfortunately, sun damage, aging, the environment, your diet, and lifestyle factors can all combine to cause changes in your skin. Laser resurfacing from your dermatologist can help restore and renew your skin. Drs. Melanie and David Hecker at Hecker Dermatology Group offer a wide range of medical and cosmetic dermatology services, including laser resurfacing treatment. They have two convenient office locations in Pompano Beach and Tamarac, FL, to help you.

What You Need To Know About Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing treatment uses heat and light energy produced by a laser. This energy gently penetrates the deeper layers of skin, removing dead skin cells, excess oil, dirt, and debris.

Laser resurfacing is a common treatment option to help with:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne and acne scarring
• Uneven skin tone and texture
• Sun damage and age spots
• Hyperpigmentation
• Actinic Keratosis
• Skin abnormalities

Laser resurfacing works to promote collagen production, which is an important foundation of healthy, younger looking skin. Treatment taps into your body’s natural healing properties. Your treatment uses either a pulsed-dye laser or intense pulsed light therapy. Laser resurfacing has a low risk of side effects.

Each session takes between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area. 1 to 3 sessions are recommended, and the effects are cumulative, so you will enjoy more benefits with each session. After a laser resurfacing treatment, you will notice:

• Younger, more radiant skin
• Smoother, unlined skin
• A more even skin tone
• Diminished fine lines and wrinkles
• Faded, less noticeable acne scarring
• Diminished appearance of sun damage

Remember to always wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, along with moisturizer every day, especially after laser resurfacing treatment.

Want To Know More?

To learn more about laser resurfacing and how it can help you, call Drs. Melanie and David Hecker at Hecker Dermatology Group. You can reach them in both the Pompano Beach and Tamarac, FL, offices by calling (954) 783-2323, so call today.