Laser Skin Resurfacing Guide

Houston Cosmetic Surgeon and Facial Rejuvenation Specialist, Dr. Michel Siegel

With just one, quick laser skin resurfacing treatment in his office, Dr. Siegel can dramatically reduce evidence of sun damage or aging skin, including overall texture, wrinkles and dark spots. With his advanced laser technology, he can significantly reduce fine and deep lines around the eyes, mouth or the entire face, and even smooth deep scars from acne. The effects on pigmentation are instant. The effects on skin smoothing continue for up to six month after the procedure as collagen continues to build up in response to the one-time treatment.

How Laser Skin Resurfacing Works

For laser skin resurfacing, Dr. Siegel uses the UltraPlus® Fractional CO2 Laser, the latest in cosmetic laser skin technology. With UltraPlus® ENCORE™, a high-energy beam of laser light interacts with the skin’s surface removing discoloration and stimulating the regeneration of new, healthy skin. Deep heating of the skin causes immediate collagen contraction and long-term collagen remodeling, with minimal to no skin peeling during the short recovery period.
The laser beam is applied in a fractional pattern, leaving small bridges of untouched skin that makes the healing process proceed much faster and enables you to get back to normal activities sooner.

Laser Skin Resurfacing procedure produces dramatic effects on skin:

*Reduces wrinkles and fine lines, and softens deeper frown lines
*Noticeably improves skin tone and texture
*Simulates new collagen formation to provide better elasticity and support for the skin – basically “plumping” the skin
Results of treatment can be maximized with proper sun protection. Most effects of treatment become visible right away, whereas others – such as new collagen formation – buildup gradually and results in continued smoothing over time. Therefore, most people continue to show improvement up to six months after the procedure.

The Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedure

With UltraPlus® ENCORE laser skin resurfacing, you may feel warmth similar to a sunburn following your treatment. You can drive yourself home after the procedure. With a gentle washing and moisturizing regimen your photo-treated skin will be red for about 2 days. After about 4 to 7 days, Dr.Siegel will probably let you wear make-up. Pinkness is often gone in about a week.