Laser-Peeling-Dermabrasion

Fractional Laser

The fractional CO2 laser is a recent technique based on a new way of applying impacts. Traditional CO2 lasers (known as resurfacing lasers) are quite old and have been known in dermatology for a long time. Although very effective in treating scars and facial wrinkles, resurfacing CO2 lasers involved relatively long social downtime associated with redness that could last for several months, making them quite unpopular. The fractional technique seeks to distribute the laser beam into multiple smaller beams, evenly spaced to leave healthy skin intervals from which healing can occur more quickly and thus with less social downtime.

When the laser beam comes into contact with the skin, it reacts with the water in the upper layers of the skin, primarily the epidermis. This reaction causes the vaporization of the superficial layers of the skin. A remodeling and collagen synthesis phenomenon is initiated, which continues in the months following the laser session.

Dermabrasion

This is a mechanical sanding of the skin performed under local anesthesia. The results are comparable to those of laser treatment, except for the eye area where this technique is not applicable. It achieves excellent results, particularly on fine lines around the lips or for treating acne scars.

Dermabrasion does not apply to all skin types, and your doctor will choose the most appropriate technique based on your particular case. The aftercare differs from that of fractional laser resurfacing. After the treatment, sun exposure is completely discouraged for several months.

Peels

In aesthetic medicine, peels are used to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines by removing the superficial layer of the skin and, consequently, the most damaged cells of the epidermis. They make the skin smoother and stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastic fibers.

Peels can treat pigmented spots, fine lines, small acne scars, and skin laxity. Different peels are distinguished by their depth of action depending on the concentration of the products, the type of substances used, the duration of action, and the number of layers applied.