Laser Skin Resurfacing in Chatham Ontario

Laser Skin Resurfacing for Acne

Are you tired of the embarrassing scars left behind from acne you had as a teenager (or even as an adult)? You don't need to be embarrassed anymore. Although there was nothing you could do about the acne, there is something that you can do about the acne scars. Medical Aesthetics offers laser skin resurfacing in Chatham Ontario, to help remove the ugly marks that lingers after the acne has cleared up.

An acne scar is defined as an area of the skin that has gained or lost tissue while healing after an acne breakout. When you have your laser skin resurfaced in Chatham Ontario, Medical Aesthetics will precisely target the damaged skin and vapourize it in order to remove the scarring and reveal the smooth, healthy skin underneath. The Chatham Ontario laser resurfacing technicians at Medical Aesthetics are experienced in treating atrophic acne scars and pitted acne scars, as well as back acne. The scars that respond best to treatment are usually 0.1 to 0.5 mm deep.

Erbium Laser for Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing Chatham Ontario, patients have the advantage of the Erbium laser used by Medical Aesthetics. Because they use an Erbium laser, you'll have less downtime than you would with many other laser procedures, including the more invasive carbon dioxide laser. The Erbium laser removes only the outermost layer of skin so that you'll experience less pain, fewer side effects, and need only local anesthetic during the procedure. If you do experience side effects, they're likely to be minor, such as swelling, bruising, or redness. Side effects generally resolve themselves within a week. You'll normally be able to return to using cosmetics within a week as well.

Candidates for laser skin resurfacing in Chatham Ontario, who have darker skin will also appreciate the availability of the Erbium laser. This technique has shown better results in people with darker skin tones than have other acne scar treatments. Regardless of your skin colouring, you'll want to use sunscreen after all laser skin resurfacing treatments to protect the healing skin. Medical Aesthetics will instruct you on how often to moisturize your skin after your treatment and will also carefully advise you on what moisturizing products work best.

Key Facts for Chatham Ontario Acne Laser Skin Resurfacing

• Acne scars are treatable
• Best treatment results come from scars that are less than 0.5 mm deep
• The Erubium laser used by the Chatham Ontario laser resurfacing technicians at Medical Aesthetics provides patients with amazing results, minimal side effects, and a short recovery time
• You won't need to repeat the procedure on scars that are treated
• Laser skin resurfacing for acne scars produces results on people of all skin tones
• Laser skin resurfacing in Chatham Ontario is one of the more affordable treatments for acne scarring
• Although you'll see visible results within the first 5 to 7 days, healing will continue for 3 months or more. During this time, you'll continue to see improvements.

Call us today at (519) 352-4545 to discuss laser resurfacing in Chatham, Ontario!