Fountain Of Youth In 2015

By Marisol Zenteno, Medical Laser Technician

Looking and feeling young has never been so easy and accessible with the cutting-edge techniques and technologies available nowadays. Two of the most popular procedures are chemical peels and fractional resurfacing laser.

Chemical peels are quick way to remove dead skin cells, fine lines, small scars, freckles, dark spots and/or skin imperfections caused by aging, hormones and the sun.

They are controlled treatments to your face, neck and/or chest and they are very effective in renewing the skin's texture. Also, because peels slough off those unwanted dead skin cells, and force brand new fresh skin to the surface, it gives you tighter, brighter skin and smaller pores.

Fractional laser treatment with pixilated beams of light, this laser can boost collagen, smooth wrinkles, and break up pigment beneath the skin. Dermal and epidermal “damage” will occur, but stimulates self-healing and collagen building which will result in more youthful looking skin. You will most likely have to undergo multiple treatments for optimal results.

Visible results from fractional resurfacing laser treatments can vary. There are essentially two stages of results immediate and progressive. Immediately after your first laser treatment your skin will feel smoother, look brighter and the tone will become softer even at one week.

Your skin will continue to improve over the next six months as you have more treatments and the deeper layers of skin continue to improve.

Fractional laser treatments can be performed on most skin types, but a short consultation with your skin care professional will make the determination for what is best for you.