How to get younger looking skin

Laser skin resurfacing Chicago is a brand new technique that is being used to make your skin look youthful. As people get old, they lose elasticity in their skin, develop wrinkles, annoying facial lines and sagging skin. Laser resurfacing uses light to resurface the skin cells and as a result you get a rejuvenated appearance almost like those sweet sixteen’s. This new technology already has proven results in treating deep lines, acne, wrinkles and scars.

The most common areas that are addressed through this treatment are face, neck, chin, chest and hands.

Who should choose skin resurfacing?

In a nutshell, anybody who wants to look young can opt for this procedure. However, there are some pre-requisites that have to be met to undergo this procedure. You should be healthy and fit to undergo this treatment. Anybody who meets this criterion and have wrinkles, acne, scars and lines on their upper body can go in for this procedure. This procedure is unique and it even suits dark skinned people.

If you’re considering skin treatment of this nature consult a cosmetic surgeon such as Dr. Bloch. The surgeon will evaluate the skin condition and arrive at the best treatment plan for you.

How is it performed?

Typically, a laser skin resurfacing treatment takes about 5 to 10 minutes for a session. During the process, special equipment dispenses short pulses of light, which penetrates through the skin and deep into the cells. The light is aimed exactly at the area that has to be treated. It is a very low risk kind of treatment.

The only discomfort a person may face is a small amount of redness in the treated area. This will go away in a couple of hours after the treatment. It is a hassle free procedure which does not involve, incisions, sutures, and along recovery time.