In today’s busy world, when it comes to a first look, the first thing people predominantly notice is the initial appearance. Nowadays, appearance depicts a lot about you. Thus, people want to keep their appearances intact for the most beneficial first impression.

With the advent of technology, numerous scientific and surgical procedures have been developed to work with traditional methods. One such procedure is called “Laser skin resurfacing” commonly known as “Laser treatment”. This procedure is an essential part of all the available cosmetic procedures. The versatility of the procedure makes it one of the most preferred and followed processes all around the globe.

The procedure enjoys a very intricate following and is often preferred as well as recommended everywhere in the country. Laser treatment has left its image everywhere, especially in the eastern city of Kolkata, which is often described as the best place to have laser treatment.

Now let’s have a look at what the process is all about.

What’s the procedure all about?

Laser skin resurfacing eliminates damaged or dead skin cells layer by layer precisely. The new skin cells replace their aged predecessors and as a result give a younger, rejuvenated appearance. The process has 5 distinct components or types.

These include-

1. Ablative, fractionated lasers
2. Ablative, non-fractionated lasers
3. Non-ablative, fractionated lasers
4. Non-ablative, non-fractionated lasers
5. Radiofrequency processes.

Laser treatment is predominantly used in treating various skin issues such as hair removal, tattoo or pigmentation removal, scar and acne treatment etc.

Healthy people excluding any medical condition like hypertension, clotting, and any previous surgical casualties are the most compatible ones to prefer the procedure. In addition to this, people devoid of any history of using carcinogens are best suited to ensure a complication-free procedure. Also, people having very dark skin, deep wrinkles and saggy skin may not possibly be a fitting candidate to opt for the process.

The process involves the use of a relevant laser as per the type and extent of the treatment. The laser removes the skin layer in an ordered manner in the most “minimally invasive” way. This results in new skin cells appearing, replacing the old damaged cells and giving rejuvenated skin. The procedure is credited as an “outpatient” procedure and usually, the patient may leave the facility once the procedure ends.

How long does the process take and what are the side effects and risks involved?

The duration of the procedure varies according to the type and extent of the process, which is generally different for patients. Usually, it takes anywhere from 2 to 3 hours for the procedure to complete. In some cases, the procedure is carried out in a step-by-step process.

The procedure is usually credited to be “risk-free” in nature but swelling and skin irritation are some of the minor potential risk factors associated, but these very much occur in rarity.

If there are any symptoms related to these side effects, the patient has to visit the expert. These side effects are relatively minor and get treated by using relevant antibiotics and lotions. Other than this, the patient doesn’t need to follow up with the doctor.

The procedure is generally pain-free, both during and following the procedure. If pain occurs, it is from mild to moderate and gets away with natural healing, providing a healthy post-surgical lifestyle is maintained. The after-effects of the process are usually nil and are very well tolerated.

When can one expect to completely recover following the procedure?

The recovery period varies from person to person. It depends a lot upon the natural healing ability of the patient as well as the nature and extent of the process. Usually, complete recovery takes some months, which includes complete healing of the skin layer. On a generalized note, the recovery period ranges anywhere between 1 to 2 months, although one is free to continue day-to-day work after the post-surgical incubation period of 10 to 21 days gets over.

Recovery is usually “complication” free and is reported to be very smooth if accompanied by a healthy lifestyle and proper use of instructed medicines and topicals, as it is with any other cosmetic process.