Among the many different cosmetic dermatological procedures you can have performed, fractional resurfacing is one that you've probably heard of a few times. Although you might have heard it mentioned, you might not know what it is or what it can do for you. Throughout the course of this article, you'll learn a few things about the procedure, such as: how you adequately define fractional resurfacing, how effective the procedure is, and potential side effects.
What is Fractional Resurfacing?
If you have looked into the world of cosmetic dermatological procedures, you may have heard of the phrase "fractional resurfacing" before, especially if you are concerned with acne scars or wrinkles. Fractional resurfacing is an increasingly common practice that utilizes laser technology.
Essentially, a laser sends out very precise, very hot, quick bursts of light that hit the skin. The areas of skin that are hit with light, actually absorb the heat with surface water that is laying dormant on the skin. Layer by layer of skin, the water serves to repair and replace your skin. This causes the skin to essentially be reborn with a new, more youthful sheen, and the appearance of scars being quite minimal.
In the case of wrinkles especially, the skin is not burnt off, but simply heated to a high degree. This causes the water dormant on your skin to merely tighten up, and not regrow itself. It is highly recommended that this procedure only be performed on the face. The technology does not work particularly well with other areas of the body; particularly the chest, hands, and neck.
How Effective Is This Method?
There are a litany of potential factors that should be examined in order to determine how effective this method will be for you. First and foremost, please consult your dermatologist for more information regarding this method. Secondly, your skin type, skin pigment, the doctor's level of expertise and what type of laser used are all potential factors regarding how effective this method will be for you.
Something as simple as pigmentation will actually cause this method to be more or less effective for you. Lighter skinned individuals tend to receive better results from fractional resurfacing than darker skinned individuals, for example. Wrinkles that are caused by aging and the sun tend to respond well to fractional resurfacing; those caused by exercise and other repeated muscle movements, however, do not respond particularly well. Mild and light acne scars are often times able to be completely removed from a person's skin with fractional resurfacing. However, those with more severe scarring will not receive the same benefits as those with less damaged skin.
Potential Side Effects
As with most dermatological treatments and procedures, there are potential side effects. You should be aware of these before requesting to be subject to fractional resurfacing. The usual side effects of laser surgery should be expected: there will be swelling and redness up to several weeks after the procedure is performed. Itching on the areas of the skin targeted by the laser should be expected. The potential for infection to develop also exists. Bacteria can quickly grow on the burnt skin, and you should use an antibacterial ointment as directed by your doctor. There are extremely rare cases where scar tissue may form on areas of the burnt skin.
Fractional resurfacing is quickly becoming a more common procedure in the world of dermatology. This article has given you the facts you need to know about the procedure and how it may affect your day-to-day life. If you are looking for a way to improve the appearance of your skin, check out the site or talk to your dermatologist about fractional resurfacing.
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