Skin Resurfacing
Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment in Jackson, MS
Laser skin resurfacing is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that can eliminate or reduce the appearance of scars, sunspots, age spots, sun damage, wrinkles, and fine lines. It also smooths skin texture and evens skin tone and coloring. To perform the procedure, your surgeon or skin care specialist will use a small, handheld laser device that emits beams of light that vaporize the outermost layer of your skin to reveal healthy, younger skin beneath. At Runnels and North Outpatient Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. Runnels, Dr. North, and our team can perform safe, successful laser skin resurfacing in Jackson, MS. Call us to get answers to your questions or to schedule an initial consultation.
What Conditions Can Laser Skin Resurfacing Improve?
You are a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing if you are in good health overall and do not have any skin infections or skin conditions like active acne, deep wrinkles, sagging skin, very dark skin, eczema, an active herpes outbreak, or a scarring or clotting disorder. We recommend laser skin resurfacing for the following conditions:
- Acne or chickenpox scars
- Hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone or pigmentation
- Age spots or sunspots
- Sun damage
- Birthmarks
- Non-responsive skin after a facelift
- Fine lines or wrinkles
- Lesions
- Enlarged oil glands
What Can I Expect During a Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment?
There are three types of laser skin resurfacing treatment methods: carbon dioxide (CO2), erbium lasers, and fractional laser resurfacing. Each type has its advantages, and Dr. Runnels or Dr. North will determine which type is right for you:
CO2 laser resurfacing is the oldest type of laser resurfacing treatment and has long been used to treat benign and malignant lesions. This treatment option uses short pulsed light energy or continuous beams of laser light to precisely remove thin layers of skin. It does not damage surrounding tissues. CO2 laser resurfacing can be used to treat scars, wrinkles, warts, enlarged oil glands, birthmarks, and other skin conditions. The recovery time is around 2-4 weeks.
Erbium laser resurfacing treatments are a newer method of laser skin resurfacing. This treatment option removes fine and moderately deep lines and wrinkles. It can be performed on the hands, neck, and chest and causes minimal injury to surrounding tissue. The procedure has fewer side effects than CO2 laser resurfacing, and recovery may only take a week.
This type of laser resurfacing uses the laser to create narrow columns in your skin. Your skin responds by tightening and increasing its production of collagen. Less skin is damaged with this type of laser skin resurfacing, and recovery time is around a week.
Who Can Perform Skin Resurfacing Treatments?
In general, laser skin resurfacing should only be performed by a board-certified cosmetic surgeon. However, a licensed and certified nurse or a dermatologist can also be trained to perform the procedure safely as long as it is done in a clinical setting.
Why Choose Runnels and North Outpatient Plastic Surgery Center
At Runnels and North Outpatient Plastic Surgery Center, we pride ourselves on having the best aesthetic surgeons and the most competent medical staff. Our goal is to help you achieve the best version of yourself by providing highly individualized cosmetic and aesthetic surgery procedures. We are committed to patient safety and comfort, providing quality and effective procedures, and truly understanding our patients’ needs and goals. We will work closely with you to get a full picture of your lifestyle, beauty concerns, and expectations so we can recommend the most effective treatment options. We specialize in breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, breast implant removal, liposuction, tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, abdominoplasty, injectables, brow lifts, and more.
Schedule a Consultation for Laser Skin Resurfacing
If you’re ready to learn more about the benefits of laser skin resurfacing in Jackson, MS, visit us at Runnels and North Outpatient Plastic Surgery Center. Call us today or contact us online to ask questions or schedule a consultation. We will evaluate your health, discuss your needs and goals, go over your concerns and expectations, and determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure.