How is CO2 laser resurfacing different from other type of skin resurfacing?
Dr. Guida has experience with deep chemical peels, dermabrasion, and other lasers for skin resurfacing. He has over 10 years experience with the CO2 laser and believes it is the most effective way to obtain immediate, significant, and safe resurfacing of facial lines, wrinkle, uneven pigmentation and scars. CO2 laser resurfacing allows for more control over how deep the treatment penetrates your skin, as opposed to other treatments. It allows for more precise treatment of delicate facial areas, such as those around your eyes and lips. CO2 laser resurfacing also causes less bruising, bleeding, and post operative discomfort than the other methods, such as dermabrasion. CO2 laser resurfacing sounds great, but I do not want long down time. Are there simpler options? Yes, there are a variety of other options with varying downtime. The simplest way to achieve resurfacing of the skin with no downtime is by maintaining a daily home care regimen of facial cleansing and exfoliation. Dr. Guida an
