Deep Laser Resurfacing
Restore Healthy, Firm, Youthful Skin
Deep laser resurfacing, also called ablative laser resurfacing, is the most aggressive and effective resurfacing treatment. It removes the top layers of the skin to treat moderate to severe wrinkles, improve tone and texture, and reduce acne scarring. Dr. Maloney can use deep laser resurfacing treatments to stimulate collagen production, tighten and firm the skin, and remove lesions and discoloration.
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What is Laser Face Treatment and when is it recommended?
What is a Deep Laser Face treatment?
A deep laser resurfacing procedure uses a powerful, precise laser light to vaporize the outer layers of your skin. Dr. Maloney will remove damaged skin layer by layer with complete precision. The procedure stimulates the production of collagen, and the formation of new skin cells that are tighter, younger looking, and healthier. Deep laser face treatment require a 2-4 week recovery period. After recovery, your face may remain pink for 3–6 months, but this will gradually fade, and you will continue to develop healthier, smoother, and younger looking skin.
Are You a Good Candidate for Laser Face treatment?
You may be a good candidate for laser face treatment if you are healthy overall, and have mild to moderate skin concerns that have not responded to more conservative treatment options. We recommend deep laser skin resurfacing for patients who have:
- Skin lesions
- Warts
- Growths
- Age spots or liver spots
- Sun damage
- Skin scars or acne scars
- Birthmarks
- Discoloration or hyperpigmentation
- Enlarged oil glands
- Moderate to severe wrinkles
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We don’t recommend deep resurfacing if you have a deeper skin tone, active acne, a weakened immune system, or a skin infection.
Benefits and Risks of Deep Laser treatment
Benefits of Deep Laser Treatment
Deep laser treatment are incredibly effective at reducing signs of aging and minimizing skin concerns that could be affecting your confidence or self-esteem. The biggest benefits of deep laser skin resurfacing treatment are:
- Minimized pores
- Improved skin tone
- Refined and smoother skin texture
- Reduced appearance of scars
- Reduced appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles
- Reduced hyperpigmentation, skin discoloration, and birthmarks
- Reduced appearance of sunspots and sun damage
- Improved collagen production
- Tighter and firmer skin
- Younger looking skin
- Brighter skin
- Improved confidence and self-esteem
Risks of Deep Laser Treatment
Like any skin treatment or cosmetic procedure, deep laser treatment can carry a risk of complications or negative side effects, including:
- Hyperpigmentation
- Milia
- Infection
- Swelling
- Scarring
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Herpes outbreak
What Happens at a Consultation for Skin Laser Resurfacing?
Before scheduling your skin laser resurfacing appointment, we will have you submit a virtual consultation. Through this, we will ask for information on you and your interest in this procedure, as well as front and side view photos. Dr. Maloney will review these to determine if you are a good candidate for deep resurfacing. Once completed and reviewed, you will come in for a consultation with Dr. Maloney. We will use VECTRA 3D imaging technology to take photographs of your face. He will go over what to expect from the procedure, show you before-and-after photos, and answer your questions.
If you are a good candidate and want to proceed, we will schedule your procedure and have you return for another consultation three weeks before. At this appointment, Dr. Maloney will go over all of your instructions, tell you how to prepare your skin, and give you pre- and post-procedure instructions.
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Preparing for Deep Face Laser treatment
We recommend that you quit smoking at least three weeks before your face laser treatment. We will give you prescriptions to fill, and let you know what supplements, skin care products, and medications you should avoid. Additionally, we suggest that you avoid excessive sun exposure for 2 months and stay hydrated. You will have to arrange for a ride to and from your procedure.
Deep Facial Laser Treatment Procedure
How is a Deep Facial Laser Treatment Performed?
We perform deep facial laser treatment as an outpatient procedure. We will ask you to arrive an hour before your appointment, so that we can apply a topical numbing cream to your face. You should arrive with a clean face, free from makeup and skin care products. After we apply the numbing cream, you will sit in a treatment room for an hour to allow it to take effect. We will then bring you into another treatment room, where we will inject you with another anesthetic and provide you with eye shields to protect your eyes from the laser. The procedure can take around an hour, and when it is done, we will apply cool compresses and an occlusive dressing. You will remain in our recovery suite for 15-20 minutes, and you can then go home.
What to Expect After Facial Laser treatment
Full recovery can take up to a month. You will wear an occlusive dressing on your face for 7–10 days. During this time, you will wash your face with a mild cleanser each day and reapply the occlusive dressing periodically to prevent your skin from drying out. You will apply vinegar soaks every 2 hours, as vinegar has antibacterial and antifungal properties and will reduce itching and discomfort. Your face will be red and peel for 10–14 days. You will be given the products necessary to care for your skin during the healing process. It is important to avoid exfoliation, facial treatments, and alternative skin care products until you have been cleared by one of our certified medical laser technicians.
After 2 weeks, you may use mineral makeup. We will schedule weekly follow-up appointments for 3–4 weeks with one of our certified medical laser technicians, and they will determine when you can resume your regular skin care routine.
Schedule a Consultation for a Skin Laser Treatment in Tucson, AZ
If you are interested in a deep resurfacing, the first step is to submit a virtual consultation. This will provide us with more information about you and your interest in treatment, as well as images of your front and side profile. Dr. Maloney can evaluate your skin, discuss your goals and expectations, and determine if you are a good candidate for deep laser resurfacing.