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WHAT IS LASER RESURFACING?

Laser resurfacing in Cape Town is an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment designed to improve deep wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, and uneven skin texture by removing damaged skin layers and stimulating collagen production. At Atlantic Dermatology & Laser, this procedure helps achieve powerful, long-lasting skin rejuvenation without traditional surgery.

TYPES OF LASER RESURFACING

ABLATIVE LASER RESURFACING:

Ablative laser resurfacing removes damaged outer layers of the skin and stimulates collagen production. It can improve deeper wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage and uneven skin texture. CO2 laser resurfacing is one type of ablative laser treatment.
NON-ABLATIVE LASER RESURFACING:

Non-ablative laser resurfacing works within the skin without removing the surface layer in the same way as ablative treatments. It stimulates collagen and skin renewal with generally less downtime.

WHAT IS THE TRL METHOD?

The Tunable Resurfacing Laser (TRL) allows the depth of laser resurfacing to be precisely controlled and customised according to each patient’s skin condition, desired results and tolerance for downtime. It can be used for deeper wrinkles, scars, sun damage and uneven skin texture. With TRL, specialists control ablation depth precisely, often complementing surgical procedures like facelifts by targeting deep lines around the mouth and eyes.

BENEFITS OF LASER RESURFACING

While Procedures like chemical peels, Dermapen and BroadBand Light -BBL™ are great options as well, the Laser Facelift is considered to be the Rolls Royce of All facial rejuvenation lasers.

Usually only 1 treatment is all that is required
Treats deep lines and wrinkles
Can be used on the fragile skin on upper and lower eyelids and near the mouth.
Allows for more precise treatments
Quick procedure
Long-lasting results
Stimulates the production of collagen more than any other treatment.

WHO IS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR LASER RESURFACING?

This purely depends on RESULTS vs DOWNTIME. It’s the patient who needs to decide their priorities when considering how much improvement they desire.

If you are looking for the best result no matter what the downtime, then TRL laser resurfacing/ Laser Facelift, being the Gold standard will be your best choice. The ideal candidate for laser resurfacing has significant damage from the sun and other factors, such as scarring, severe wrinkles, fine lines and creases in the skin. It works best on people with lighter skin tones and is also ideal for those who do not want to undergo multiple sessions, as only one laser resurfacing treatment is usually required to achieve the desired look.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO PREPARE FOR LASER SKIN RESURFACING?

With the exception of avoiding medications and supplements that thin the blood, the only other recommendation for preparation is to avoid direct sun exposure for a couple of weeks prior to your treatment. When outside, you should be sure to wear a hat and broad spectrum sunblock on your face. Prior to your treatments, we provide you with a topical ointment or serum to apply one month before your treatment.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ON THE DAY OF MY LASER RESURFACING?

The Tunable Resurfacing Laser treatment focuses on removing damaged skin layer by layer. When this happens, collagen production is stimulated, and new skin begins to grow which improves the overall quality of the skin. As it targets the damaged skin, the TRL does not harm surrounding healthy skin tissue since the laser is controlled by a well-trained aesthetician or physician. The TRL has the ability to go into the deep layers of the skin if necessary.

HOW LONG DOES LASER RESURFACING TAKE?

Laser rejuvenation treatment varies in terms of time as it depends on how many areas are treated, the depth of the damage and whether it is performed with other treatments. Most treatments take no more than an hour to complete.

WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?

Once the top layer of skin sloughs away and the new skin is visible, you will start to notice the results. The full results take about two months to become apparent. Because this is such a powerful treatment, it is very common for only one treatment to achieve your aesthetic goals.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS?

Intense Electrolysis in the area to be treated
e.g. the upper lip. When the hair follicles have been destroyed completely, it will influence the healing process after resurfacing. Hair follicles play a key role in wound healing with complete laser ablative resurfacing.
High dose of Isotretinoin (Roaccutane/ Accutane) in the last year
When we use Isotretinoin, it deactivates our sebaceous (oil) glands, and this interferes greatly with wound healing. Isotretinoin
use should be discontinued, and oil must be detected on the skin before the resurfacing procedure can take place.
Autoimmune diseases (Lupus, Scleroderma)
These diseases have inherent effects on wound healing.
It is very important to understand that Fractional non ablative resurfacing can be used on all of these categories mentioned above. Each patient must be monitored separately.