Laser Skin Resurfacing in Chicago, IL

What can laser resurfacing treat?

Laser resurfacing is performed in the dermatologist’s office to help:

• Improve skin tone and texture
• Erase fine lines and wrinkles of the face
• Smooth and tighten eyelid skin
• Improve crow’s feet around the eyes
• Soften pucker marks and frown lines
• Remove brown spots and splotchy, uneven skin color
• Improve and flatten scars
• Repair smoker’s lines

What can be expected?

Discomfort is usually minor during the procedure, and your dermatologic surgeon can discuss administering any pain medication prior to treatment.

Following skin resurfacing, the treated areas are usually kept moist with ointment or surgical bandages for the first few days. The skin is typically red or pink and may be covered with a fine crust. The treated sites must be protected from sunlight after the procedure. Once healing is completed, sunblock lotion should be applied. In some cases, a pink surface color may remain for several days to several months. Make-up can be worn after about 7-14 days.

Are there any side effects?

Each year, thousands of laser resurfacing procedures are performed successfully. Significant complications are rare, and the risk of scarring is low. Some patients may be at risk for varying degrees of pigmentation loss, particularly with the CO2 laser. Common minor side effects may include crusting, mild swelling, redness, or brown discoloration at the treatment sites. These are usually minimized by surgical techniques and pre- and post-operative regimens.