It’s natural to develop facial wrinkles over time, but if they bother you, skin resurfacing is one option that can make a noticeable difference. This procedure removes skin layer by layer, resulting in a smoother and firmer look. At Charleston ENT & Allergy, our team will work with you to achieve your ideal appearance.
What Can Skin Resurfacing Help With?
- Wrinkles near your eyes, mouth or forehead
- Sun-damaged skin
- Liver spots
- Scars from acne or chickenpox
- Enlarged oil glands on the nose
- Precancerous skin growths
How Does Skin Resurfacing Work?
Skin resurfacing works by stripping away old layers of skin, which promotes new growth. There are several options for completing this procedure. Depending on which is used, anesthesia may be needed. Our team will help determine which type of skin resurfacing will work best for you.
- A laser peel utilizes short, concentrated, pulsing beams of light targeted at areas of irregular skin.
- A chemical peel involves application of a chemical solution to specific areas of the skin.
- Dermabrasion uses a small, spinning wheel with a sandpaper-like surface to remove the outer layers of skin.
Specific regions of the face can be resurfaced in 30 to 45 minutes, while the entire face takes about two hours.
Your doctor will tell you what to expect during the recovery process and how best to care for yourself. It’s important to minimize your exposure to the sun right after undergoing skin resurfacing.
How Long Does Skin Resurfacing Last?
Your skin may be red or pink during the healing process, though full results are typically visible within several months. Deeper treatments are long lasting, and superficial ones may need to be repeated periodically.
While deeper skin resurfacing treatments in particular can last awhile, wrinkles are a normal part of the aging process and may reappear. Treatments can be repeated and our team will walk you through the recovery process and what results you may achieve through professional skin resurfacing.
Call Charleston ENT & Allergy at (843) 766-7103 for more information or to schedule an appointment.