Fractional Lasers
The fractional CO2 laser uses a new technique that is based on a new way of achieving results. Traditional CO2 lasers (resurfacing lasers) are well established in the field of dermatology and are highly effective in treating scars and wrinkles, although they can cause a redness of the skin that lasts several months. This has led to their decline, as the redness is sometimes severe enough that patients self-impose social exclusion. The fractional technique divides the laser into smaller beams that are spaced to allow intervals of healthy skin that enable healing to occur much more quickly. When the laser beam comes into contact with the skin, it reacts with the water in the top layers of the skin, primarily the epidermis. This causes the top layers of skin to evaporate. The body then begins a process of collagen synthesis, which continues in the months following the laser session.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a manual skin "sanding" performed under local anesthesia. The results are comparable to those of laser treatments, though dermabrasion cannot be performed close to the eyes. The procedure produces excellent results, most notably on wrinkles of the lips and acne scarring. Dermabrasion is not possible on all skin types so your Doctor will select the most appropriate treatment based on your needs. The after effects are different from those of a fractional laser resurfacing. Exposure to the sun is strictly discouraged in the months following the procedure.
Peeling
In aesthetic medicine peelings help to smooth fine lines and wrinkles by removing the top layer of skin, and in the process, the damaged cells of the epidermis. The procedure helps to smooth the skin by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and elastic fibres. Peels can be used to treat pigment spots, acne scarring and sagging skin. Different types of peel achieve different results depending on the strengh of the product, the type of substance used, the duration of the procedure and the number of coats applied.
