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Superficial ablative resurfacing
Improves skin texture
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I have
been discussing ways to
smooth out uneven pigmentation,
wrinkles, and irregular texture of your skin using
skin resurfacing. In another article, I highlighted
fractional resurfacing. There is another procedure
called superficial ablative resurfacing which
treats fine
lines and wrinkles, as well as
uneven pigmentation, with an erbium laser that
removes skin as thin as a few microns at a time (which
is a fraction of the width of a human hair). This new
technique significantly improves the efficacy of skin
resurfacing, while eliminating many of the risks
inherent with older devices. Most patients notice a
softening of fine facial lines and wrinkles,
including those around the eyes and
lips,
after as few as two treatments. As is the case with
fractional resurfacing, superficial
ablative resurfacing requires only a few days of
downtime following the procedure. |
 According to Dr.
Kaminer, "Superficial ablative resurfacing is a great option
for those who are just beginning to notice subtle changes in
their skin that they would like to correct sooner rather than
later. Both superficial ablative resurfacing and
fractional resurfacing can correct most of the
common signs
of aging, and we often use them interchangeably in
follow-up treatments to enhance patient results."
Since the success
of most
minimally invasive procedures is highly dependent on the
skill level of the physician, the American Academy of
Dermatology urges patients to do their
homework before
undergoing any cosmetic procedure and discuss their
expectations with their dermatologist. "Treating
aging skin with the newer minimally invasive procedures is
a process that from start to finish can take between six to 18
months, depending on the patient," advises Dr. Kaminer. "These
procedures work best when combined gradually over time, but
the end result is definitely worth the wait for those who want
to avoid surgery and longer recovery times."
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