Laser Skin Resurfacing for Women

With advances in today's medical technology, many surgical procedures have been replaced by laser treatments. Lasers are also being used very effectively for cosmetic procedures, especially for non-invasive, non- surgical facelifts and to repair and reduce skin damage. Laser facial resurfacing utilized a C0₂ (carbon dioxide) laser to reduce lines and wrinkles, age spots, sunspots, acne scars, rosecea and port wine stains, and can remove unwanted facial hair. Laser facial resurfacing significantly enhances your skin's tone, texture and radiance.

Laser Skin Resurfacing at a Glance
Procedure:	Smooth the face and smooth fine wrinkles using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser device that treats layers of damaged skin. Softens lines around the eyes and mouth and minimizes facial scars and unevenly pigmented areas.
Average Costs:	Surgeon Fee: $2,155 Surgical Facility: $650-$1,850 Anesthesia: $350-$850.
Length:	A few minutes to 1 hour. May require more than 1 session.
Anesthesia:	Local with sedation, or general.
In/Out Patient:	Usually outpatient, unless combined with other surgical procedures that require hospitalization.
Recovery:	Back to work: 2 weeks. More strenuous activities: 4-6 weeks. Complete fading of redness: 6 months or less. Return of pigmentation/light sun exposure: 6-12 months.

Laser Facial Resurfacing Costs

Laser facial resurfacing is commonly performed with local anesthesia, meaning the treatment area will be numbed. If a large area of skin needs treatment, light sedation may also be administered. In some cases, general anesthesia might be used. Anesthesia costs range from $350 - $850. Laser facial resurfacing is performed on an outpatient basis and can take a few minutes or an hour depending on your individual needs, and more than one treatment is often necessary. Operating room costs range from $650 - $1850.

Laser Facial Resurfacing Physician Fees

Laser facial resurfacing performed by a well trained, experienced laser specialist. If you need help finding a laser specialist in your area, our physician referral service offers listings of qualified, board certified plastic surgeons that specialize in laser facial resurfacing. The nation average cost for laser resurfacing physicians is $2,155.

Laser Facial Resurfacing Recovery

You may experience swelling of the treatment site. Scabbing might also occur. Depending on the depth and area being treated, you may need to wear a bandage immediately following your procedure. Most patients are able to wear makeup and return to light activities in 2 weeks. Strenuous exercise and vigorous activities can be resumed in 4 to 6 weeks. It is very important to avoid direct sun exposure for at least 6 months and possibly as long as 1 year after your procedure. Sunscreen must be worn at all times.

Laser Facial Resurfacing Results

For pigment and scar resurfacing, laser treatment can be permanent. For many people the aging process will be significantly reduced. Some patients even experience permanent results.

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