Laser Skin Resurfacing in London Ontario

Are You a Candidate for Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatments in London, Ontario

You know that you're tired of your wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, spider veins, telangiectasia, rosacea, or other skin problems, but how do you know if you're a good candidate for laser resurfacing in London Ontario? You're an ideal laser resurfacing London Ontario patient if you possess the following qualities:

1. You have superficial scarring (such as acne scars), lines, wrinkles, or uneven skin pigmentation that will not respond well to gentler treatments.
2. You've educated yourself on the benefits, potential side effects, and limitations of London Ontario laser skin resurfacing so that you have realistic expectations of the results. Although laser skin resurfacing has a track record of providing long-lasting, dramatic results, it isn't a miracle cure-all.
3. You have a lighter skin tone, which decreases your risk of permanent skin discoloration.
4. You're a non-smoker. Smoking suppresses healthy cell regeneration. If you are a smoker, you'll be required to quit smoking for two weeks before and two weeks after your procedure.
5. You're free from any pre-existing medical conditions that would cause you unnecessary risk during the procedure or inhibit your healing after the procedure.
6. You're not currently taking any prescription medication.
7. Your skin is elastic and non-oily.
8. You don't bruise easily.
9. You're not prone to scarring after a minor injury.

Who Isn't a Good Candidate?

Unfortunately, not everyone is an ideal candidate for laser skin resurfacing in London, Ontario. Sometimes this can be a good thing. If you have only minor skin imperfections, Medical Aesthetics still has many treatments that will work for you, but you won't need laser skin resurfacing.

People with very dark skin are also not ideal candidates for laser skin resurfacing because of the way the laser works. The laser produces intense heat that destroys the targeted skin cells. Excess light is either diffused harmlessly or absorbed by surrounding untargeted cells. Because people with darker skin have more pigment, there's a greater chance of the excess light being absorbed by surrounding untargeted cells. Side effects include skin discoloration and blistering.

In addition, certain medical conditions can interfere with your ability to participate in London Ontario laser skin resurfacing. If you have an immune system disorder or a connective tissue disorder (such as lupus erythematosus or Sjogren's syndrome), you'll be at increased risk for complications. Your risk of infection increases if you're suffering from an active outbreak of acne or other skin infections such as cold sores and herpes simplex. Medications you've taken in the past may cause problems as well. For example, if you've taken the acne medication Accutane in the past 18 months, your skin has a decreased healing capacity, and you'd be better to wait to undergo laser resurfacing.

Non-Candidates for Laser Resurfacing in London, Ontario

Even if you're not an ideal laser skin resurfacing London Ontario candidate, Medical Aesthetics offers many other procedures to help treat your unique skin condition. These include the following:

• Botox Cosmetic
• "Liquid Lift" from long-lasting fillers
• Lipodissolve through the application of mesotherapy
• A full line of skin care products

Call us at (519) 352-4545 to get more information about laser skin resurfacing in London, Ontario.