Laser Skin Treatments Mobile Alabama – Laser-Resurfacing

You may be a candidate for Laser Skin Treatments, Mobile Alabama plastic surgeon suggests, if you have fine or course wrinkles of the skin, uneven skin surface as a result of scarring acne or small skin growths or areas of hyper pigmentation (age spots). A laser peel is intended to give the patient smoother, more youthful-appearing skin of more uniform color.

The procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis under local sedation or general anesthesia. The pulsed laser removes the superficial layers of the skin. Laser resurfacing treatment also tightens the skin. Depending on location, the treated areas are usually covered with ointment. Healing will be complete in 7–14 days. Redness (pink color) will usually last from 1–6 months. Makeup can be worn once healing is complete (7–14 days).

Laser skin treatments, Mobile Alabama plastic surgeon says, are considered cosmetic and therefore are not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of a laser skin peel for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All procedures have some degree of risk.

Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.