Looking good and feeling great are two sides of the same coin. Considering your skin is the largest organ in (or is it on?) your body, it makes sense to invest in taking care of your skin for better health and well-being.
Laser skin treatments are safe as they utilize advanced laser technologies that remodel your various skin cells, layer by layer, to reveal the beautiful youthful skin you’ve always had. Here are 5 fabulous ways laser treatment can help your skin.
1. Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal or LHR, is a laser treatment that helps get rid of unwanted hair for longer periods of time. While shaving and waxing are great options, they’re temporary and tend to not have the same effectiveness that laser hair removal has. After shaving, the hair follicle is left embedded in the skin, ready to start growing again overnight.
Laser hair removal uses laser energy to destroy the embedded hair follicle and prevent regrowth, resulting in smoother skin and longer-lasting results. When performed properly, laser hair removal offers a fast and effective hair reduction option to replace other more dated methods.
2. Laser Skin Tightening
Laser skin tightening treats fine lines, wrinkles and skin laxity effectively. Laser skin tightening:
- Is FDA-approved
- Gives you great results with zero downtime.
This procedure uses a pulsing laser to gradually heat the collagen under your skin, resulting in the production of new collagen cells that firm up and rejuvenate your skin. The resulting refreshed look can last for months.
Laser treatments are FDA-approved, so their effectiveness has been documented and recognized by the experts.3. Laser Pigment Spot Removal
Age spots, melasma and hyperpigmentation are all skin conditions where the excessive production of melanin causes areas on your skin to have a darker appearance than the rest. Hyperpigmentation can be caused by genetics, age, over-exposure to the sun or chemical exposure. Removal of these spots can be achieved through laser pigment spot removal.
The treatment targets a beam of focused light onto the pigmented areas, exfoliating off the darker skin cells to get to the fair-colored cells beneath. The procedure is painless yet highly effective after a series of sessions. Once dark spots have been reduced or removed, your results can last for years—or even a lifetime in some cases.
4. Laser Skin Rejuvenation
Also known as laser skin resurfacing, this treatment comes in two flavors: ablative and non-ablative. Ablative laser skin treatments are aggressive treatments that require a lengthy recovery period.
Non-ablative laser skin treatments, on the other hand, gently rejuvenate your skin through the stimulation of the collagen cells lying beneath the skin. This causes the skin to fill out naturally, smoothing out fine wrinkles. Laser skin rejuvenation requires only minimal downtime and results in a fresher and more vibrant look.
5. Laser Vein Treatment
If you’re embarrassed by visible veins on your face or legs, laser vein treatments can help. Typically, laser vein treatment is fast and effective, with most clients seeing results after just a single session.
Laser treatments are a modern and convenient way to manage the effects of time and the elements on our skin. Through these five treatments and others, you have a chance to keep your skin looking vibrant and refreshed.
Author: Caroll Delo, CCE, CME
Lead aesthetician and co-owner of Simply Smooth, Caroll Delo has over a decade of experience in cosmetic surgery, laser treatments, and medical grade skincare services. Her vast knowledge in cosmetic medicine helps make sure that every man and woman who enters our doors receives top-quality care and expertise.