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- Overview
- Laser Resurfacing
- Preparation
- Procedure Details
- Aftercare & Risks
- Cost & Insurance
This article is about laser skin resurfacing, a cosmetic procedure that removes skin layer by layer to give the skin a tighter and younger looking surface. It provides information on how to prepare for the procedure, what happens during it, what to expect after it, potential risks of the procedure and costs involved.
If aging, acne, or too much sun has left your face with blotches, scars, wrinkles or lines laser skin resurfacing may help. Consult a plastic surgeon or dermatologist to find out if you're a good candidate.
Stop taking medications that affect clotting for 10 days before surgery and stop smoking two weeks before and after the procedure. Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic medication beforehand to prevent bacterial infections and also an antiviral medication if you are prone to cold sores or fever blisters.
The procedure is done by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist as an outpatient procedure; it takes 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the area being treated; swelling is normal but can be managed with steroids; itching and stinging for 12-72 hours after the procedure is common; healing typically takes 10-21 days.
Use oil-free makeup to minimize redness which usually fades in 2-3 months; use broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 30+ during healing time; keep new skin well moisturized ; potential risks include burns/injuries from heat, scarring, changes in pigmentation including darker/lighter areas , reactivating herpes cold sores , bacterial infection .
Average cost was $2509 for ablative and $1445 for non-ablative laser skin resurfacing in 2020 according to American Society of Plastic Surgeons ; most medical insurance companies will not cover it unless modifying scars or removing precancerous growths on skin ; talk with doctor and insurance company about costs before the procedure .
