Spending time outdoors in the summer is what the season is all about. But once summer comes to an end, you might not realize how much the summer took a toll on your skin. From more sun exposure than normal to not having the best diet and anything in between, your skin pays the price for it. Luckily, you can get your skin back on track in a short amount of time when you opt for a CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatment in the fall. Here’s what to know and how to prepare for your treatment.
How Does CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing Work?
The process for every CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatment is simple. Your qualified medical professional sends a laser beam into the affected skin to create tiny columns. These columns are comparable to a polka dot print on your skin. Once the columns are created, your body will naturally begin repairing them by forcing old skin out and growing new skin.
The CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatment improves your body’s collagen and elastin production so your skin looks better as time goes on. One of the best parts about this type of laser treatment is that no other area is affected, so skin that does not need to be treated will remain untouched.
Who Qualifies For Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatments?
Your skin type does not matter when it comes to getting a CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatment. Your medical professional will determine whether your skin is healthy enough to proceed with the treatment and how many treatments may be required. Pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, or people with immune system disorders should refrain from getting treatments.
Preparation Tips For CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing
For best results, preparing your skin in advance of your laser skin resurfacing treatment is highly recommended. If your skin is not healthy enough for the treatment, your medical professional might delay the treatment. It should take 2-4 weeks to properly prepare your skin, which means it’s time to start thinking about your fall treatment now.
Your medical professional will provide you with a comprehensive list of things to do to prepare your skin, but the most common tips you can start with now include:
- Limiting sun exposure
- Avoid using tanning beds
- Refrain from waxing treatments
- Not using glycolic acid treatments
- Avoid using anti-inflammatory medication
Not only will following these tips help you have better results, but you’ll be much more comfortable throughout the process.
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Recovery And Post-Care Tips To Follow
Depending on the size of the area treated, the CO2 laser skin resurfacing process shouldn’t take more than about 30 minutes. Topical anesthetics are used to ensure clients are as comfortable as possible. However, some clients may experience minor discomfort depending on their pain tolerance levels. Your skin may feel a little irritated, so it’s highly recommended to take the rest of the day off from work after your treatment. If possible, take the rest of the week off to rest your skin and ensure a successful recovery.
Most of the time, over-the-counter pain medication and ice packs are all that’s needed to relieve any type of discomfort. Work with your medical professional for specific tips on how you can remain comfortable depending on your situation.
Plan For Multiple Treatments
Even though you’ll be getting CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatments in the fall, now is the time to start planning for them. Since you want to allow at least a week for recovery, you don’t want to plan your treatment right before an event you know you’ll be attending. Most clients need multiple treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, so consider this as well for planning purposes. The goal is to have healthy skin while still maintaining the lifestyle you desire.
Only Work With Qualified Medical Professionals
Even though the CO2 laser skin resurfacing process is simple, it requires the steady hand of an experienced medical professional. When these types of lasers get in the hands of inexperienced people who think they can do the same treatment, you could end up with permanently damaged skin. No matter what you decide to do, always ask for the experience and qualifications of the medical professionals administering your treatments.
Skin Deep Laser Services has provided clients with the best CO2 laser skin resurfacing treatments for many years. Our medical professionals are highly trained, skilled, and qualified to administer treatments so you can have peace of mind knowing you are working with the best. With the summer season winding down, now is the time to start planning your fall CO2 laser treatments. Don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment and start the process.