All Your Questions About Laser Skin Resurfacing Answered

Did you know that we're currently in the middle of laser season? Did you know that laser season is even a thing that exists? Well, it is!

The wintertime is ideal for getting laser skin resurfacing since laser-treated skin is hypersensitive to the harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun.

While laser skin resurfacing is a relatively common procedure, you may be wondering exactly how it can help your skin, whether or not the treatment is pain-free, and where you should go to get the procedure done.

With the help of our friends from Montana Medical Aesthetics Clinic, we've compiled this list of 6 things you need to know about laser skin resurfacing:

What is laser skin resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing is a relatively simple procedure that uses a variety of different lasers to improve the appearance of the skin and treat imperfections by removing old skin layers and allowing new ones to form.

What type of lasers do they use?

• CO2 lasers can treat a wide range of skin flaws such as wrinkles, scars, and warts among other things.
• Erbium lasers promote collagen remodeling, which is great for treating fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, and age spots.
• Pulsed-dye lasers are often used for reducing redness, hyperpigmentation, broken capillaries, and rosacea.
• Fractional lasers use thousands of tiny little beams that are good for getting rid of age-related blemishes.
• BBL treatments are not technically lasers but they work similarly and can treat a number of different things like sun damage and acne.

Does laser skin resurfacing hurt?

Depending on the type of laser that's being used, skin resurfacing can indeed be a bit of a painful procedure to get done. The pain scale goes from a feeling of a rubber band snapping and hitting your skin to the need for topical anesthesia.

Where should I go to get laser skin resurfacing?

You want a knowledgeable, highly trained professional like the ones at Montana Medical Aesthetics Clinic based on experience with the laser treatment you decide to go with. Give them a call today at 406-969-6622 to schedule a consultation, which will help your provider determine which treatment option is right for you.

What else do I need to know?

When it comes to laser skin resurfacing, you should plan on getting multiple treatments. The less invasive lasers require more treatments but they also have the least amount of downtime in between.

Also, medications can have an effect on the way the lasers react with your skin, so let your provider know if you're currently taking anything, especially if it's for acne.

Schedule your consultation with Montana Medical Aesthetics Clinic today by giving them a call at 406-969-6622 or visit them online to learn more about how they can make your skin look the best it ever has.