Dermal laser resurfacing

Beauty burn

Pulsed carbon dioxide laser resurfacing uses a laser to burn away the outer layers of skin, removing wrinkles and blemishes. Fast, powerful pulses of light vaporize tiny chunks of skin without damaging surrounding tissue. By moving across the skin between pulses, larger areas are burned away. A computerized controller allows precise control of the process.

The first pass removes most of the outermost layer, the epidermis. A second pass can take away the upper part of the next layer, the dermis. A third pass will remove much of the remaining dermis. Any more could cause scarring.

After the treatment, the skin grows back, usually smoother than before. Also, the heat of the laser affects collagen fibers in the remaining skin. They contract, making the skin tighter.

LABELS:
Laser light
Burned area
Smoke and steam
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
First pass
Second pass
Collagen fibers

Text and illustrations by Kevin T. Boyd

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Acupressure for face pain
Here is a list of acupressure points for Face Pain and for Skin.
If this is your first time, please read the instructions. Don’t use acupressure to replace standard emergency procedures or licensed medical treatment. If you are seriously injured or have acute symptoms seek urgent medical treatment.

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