Intense Light Beams
What is Skin Resurfacing?
Skin Resurfacing, or ablative laser resurfacing, is where a laser (an intense beam of light energy) is deployed to destroy the outer layer of skin, also known as the epidermis, and to penetrate the inner layer of skin, the dermis, to spur collagen production and build healthy skin tone and texture. Because we offer various types of laser skin resurfacing Los Angeles patients can be treated with the ideal treatment to fit their skin type and needs. The Opus Fractionated Plasma skin resurfacing treatment creates minute channels in which plasma energy is applied to the dermis layer of the skin.
The plasma energy is sparked by RF energy and is excellent for body resurfacing of large areas, especially on darker skin types. This is not to be confused with the Plasma Pen, which we do not utilize. The plasma energy of Opus is excellent for resurfacing melanin-rich skin types and can cover large body surface areas with minimal downtime. Fractionated CO2 laser has been a gold standard for resurfacing due to its powerful delivery of light energy targeting superficial and deeper layers of the skin resulting in both a resurfacing and tightening effect depending on the settings utilized.
Get that Glow Back
What are the benefits of Skin Resurfacing?
Our Los Angeles Laser Skin Resurfacing procedures can improve skin tone and texture, remove fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin laxity, or tighten skin, reduce pore size, reduce acne scars, and give skin an overall glow that it may have been missing.
Smoother, Firmer Skin
Am I a good candidate for Skin Resurfacing?
If you are bothered by age spots, pore size, acne scars, fine lines, and wrinkles or are just looking to improve skin quality, you’re a good fit for laser skin resurfacing. However, in the wrong hands, skin resurfacing can be dangerous. Skin conditioning prior to this treatment enhances results and minimizes potential risks. This is thoroughly discussed during the consultation with Dr. Christie.
Your Skin Resurfacing Procedure
Skin Resurfacing technologies are generally well tolerated with topical numbing up to 1 hour in advance of your procedure. Your comfort and experience are an important part of your results! During laser skin resurfacing Los Angeles patients will receive topical numbing to the treatment area in combination with a choice of medication or laughing gas to make you comfortable. Treatment times vary based on treatment areas. Dr. Christie and her team of experts have personally tried all technologies performed at Curated Beauty Rx. As such, we can help manage your expectations with discomfort and downtime.
Energy devices represent a controlled injury to your skin. In order to control the injury, we want to ensure that you prepare your skin by avoiding excessive skin trauma for at least one week leading up to treatment (this may be longer depending on your skin health, and individual modifications will be made in advance of your treatment).
- Avoid excess sun or unprotected sun exposure four weeks prior to the scheduled procedure.
- Do not use tanning products two weeks prior to treatment.
- Review active exfoliants or retinoids with our team prior to scheduling treatment. We will sometimes require holding for one to two weeks prior
- Avoid skin irritants such as excessive exfoliation, steam rooms, or aggressive massaging. It is also not that you start new skin products just prior to scheduled treatment unless directed by one of our Skin Specialists.
- For men, please shave the day prior to treatment to minimize skin irritation and maximize hair removal.
- Avoid certain medications, such as topical antibiotics.
- If you have a history of cold sores or fever blisters, advanced viral suppression may be required to prevent the reactivation of the virus.
- This treatment is not indicated for pregnant or nursing females as it requires a topical numbing cream.
- Smoking cessation is required as it impairs microcirculation and can interfere with healing.
Fast Recovery
Skin Resurfacing Recovery
Recovery time from any of our Skin Resurfacing procedures varies depending on how much downtime you have and can range from three to ten days. Lighter settings result in less downtime. Dr. Christie and her team have curated all the details of post-procedure care, and post-procedure products and care are part of the post-procedure protocols that will be discussed with you in advance of your procedure.
Be Ready to Impress
Laser Skin Resurfacing Results
The results of your Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment will be impressive. You will have smoother, tighter, less wrinkled skin. With each of our skin resurfacing treatments, you will have improved tone and a more healthy, natural glow that will be long-lasting. In fact, results can last up to one year.
Skin Analysis
Schedule your Los Angeles Skin Resurfacing consultation with Dr. Christie today.
Let Curated Beauty Rx analyze your skin using the Beauty Matrix to create a treatment plan that includes Skin Resurfacing treatment. You will achieve more glowing, tighter skin with fewer wrinkles as the laser encourages collagen development in the dermis layer of the skin. Contact Curated Beauty Rx today to schedule a Skin Resurfacing consult today!
