Laser Skin Resurfacing
REDUCE SIGNS OF SKIN DAMAGE AND BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
Wrinkles, lines, scars, and blotches can add years to your appearance and even negatively affect your quality of life. They can also make you feel less confident. Laser skin resurfacing at Philadelphia and Villanova’s Cross Medical Group includes highly versatile, energy-based techniques to address skin imperfections and flaws for a more radiant appearance. Halo, Moxi and other types of laser skin resurfacing are some of the most effective ways to brighten and repair your skin.
LASER SKIN RESURFACING: WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SKIN DAMAGE?
Before we delve into laser skin resurfacing and explore how it works, you may have questions about what causes skin damage to occur in the first place. What is the main cause of skin damage? The answer is sun exposure. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight penetrate the outer layers of skin and cause lasting damage.
Between natural (intrinsic) and environmental (extrinsic) factors, your skin endures a lot. Normal aging and genetics can take a toll on the skin, causing skin cell turnover and collagen production to decline as time passes. Likewise, exposure to pollution, sun damage, and unhealthy lifestyle habits such as a poor diet and smoking are common factors that damage the skin. Eventually, all of the stressors and triggers can cause the structure on the inside and outside to change.
If you’re bothered by wrinkles, lines, scars, or pigmentation irregularities on the skin, there’s an advanced treatment that can significantly improve your skin tone and texture: laser skin resurfacing.
HOW DOES LASER SKIN RESURFACING IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR SKIN?
As mentioned before, throughout your life, the effects of aging and exposure to different stressors from the environment can take a toll on your skin. Ultraviolet radiation, natural aging, gravity, smoking, weather changes, and exposure to harsh chemicals can eventually cause the skin to look weathered. But what does laser skin resurfacing do?
We all want our skin to have that enviable dewy, airbrushed glow. Although at-home options and other in-office skin rejuvenation procedures can improve your skin, laser skin resurfacing is an especially effective and customizable option for those who want a more even, flawless skin tone. Laser skin resurfacing is designed to improve the skin’s texture and appearance by reducing minor flaws on the face and body. Simply put, laser skin resurfacing precisely removes old layers of skin on the surface. Eventually, new skin cells form as you heal and create a tighter, younger-looking appearance.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH LASER SKIN RESURFACING?
What are the benefits of laser skin resurfacing? In basic terms, laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure that involves using beams of light to remove layers of skin in small areas to kickstart the natural healing processes. As laser energy creates damage to the skin, the body will respond by boosting collagen production to repair the tiny wounds. The new skin that takes its place will be more refreshed, healthy, and clear with a tighter and younger appearance.
There are various types of lasers that can address different visible effects of aging and signs of skin damage.
Some of the main ways laser skin resurfacing can improve your skin include:
- Minimized wrinkles, age spots, and sun damage
- Improved skin texture and tone
- Collagen production stimulation for healthier and firmer skin
- Reduced and faded acne scarring
- Wart, enlarged oil gland, or mild skin laxity treatment
- Reduced large pores
- A radiant glow as the ultimate proof of healthy skin
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Want to discover more about the rejuvenating effects of laser skin resurfacing for your skin? Schedule a consultation to find out more about laser skin resurfacing at Philadelphia’s Cross Medical Group by calling ((215) 561-9100), or send a message online.
WHO WOULD BE AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR LASER SKIN RESURFACING?
Who is laser skin resurfacing best for? When should I have laser skin resurfacing?
If you have cosmetic concerns that are related to aging, sun exposure, or acne that haven’t responded to over-the-counter treatments, you may be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing. Patients will need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they are eligible for laser skin resurfacing. If you are healthy, have good skin elasticity, and a non-oily complexion, you may be a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing.
Laser skin resurfacing is designed for patients who have moderate wrinkles or irregularities. If you have recently taken certain medications, such as Accutane, you may not be a good candidate for this procedure. To minimize any potential risks of complications, you should make sure the doctor is aware of any medications you are currently taking or any skin enhancement procedures you have had. Candidates should also have realistic expectations about what can be accomplished with laser skin resurfacing procedures.
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR LASER SKIN RESURFACING?
How do you prepare your face for a laser treatment? Prior to your laser skin resurfacing treatment, we will go over your medical history and talk to you about your expectations. You may need to avoid medications or supplements that affect blood clotting such as aspirin for around ten days before laser treatments. You will also need to avoid smoking for several weeks and limit sun exposure.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE LASER SKIN RESURFACING PROCEDURE?
Laser skin resurfacing at the Philadelphia and Main Line area's Cross Medical Group is simple and straightforward. The quick treatment provides dramatic results with virtually no downtime. Once the skin in the targeted area has been cleansed and prepared, the laser-device is activated to encourage a healing response that involves the gradual creation of new collagen, giving the skin a youthful, glowing look.
Cross Medical Group has two locations: in Villanova on the Main Line and in Center City, Philadelphia. Our practitioners are trained and follow Dr. Kevin Cross's Joule treatment protocols. We aim to tailor our laser skin resurfacing treatments by using the latest and most advanced technology to help our patients meet their aesthetic goals in the most efficient way. Laser skin resurfacing helps us turn back time, creating long-lasting results to restore a youthful and energetic appearance.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Discover more about laser skin resurfacing by calling Cross Medical Group at (215) 561-9100 (Philadelphia) or (610) 688-9100 (Villanova), or send a message online.
WHICH TYPES OF LASER SKIN RESURFACING TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT CROSS MEDICAL GROUP?
Although laser skin resurfacing delivers incredible results, choosing the right treatment type maximizes the benefits. To optimize your results, we will recommend one of these treatments: the Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser, Moxi, Micro Laser Peel, and Nano Laser Peel.
Our team of experienced and trained aestheticians can recommend the most suitable combination of lasers for laser skin resurfacing to correct a wide range of blemishes and imperfections.
HALO: HYBRID FRACTIONAL LASER SKIN RESURFACING
With Halo laser skin resurfacing, we can reverse the aging process and maintain a "younger you" for the long term. This hybrid fractional laser uses a combination of wavelengths. Halo improves the skin's structure, leads to a natural increase of hyaluronic acid, stimulates new collagen production, and restores a healthy radiance to the skin. This results in skin that is rejuvenated and radiating with energy. In the case of deeper lines, wrinkles, and acne scars, multiple laser skin resurfacing treatments are advised.
The Halo laser is often compared to the Fraxel laser, leaving people confused as to which of the two is better. Based on our experience, we prefer Halo for laser skin resurfacing, since it proves to be more effective, less painful, and requires shorter downtime. At Cross Medical Group in Philadelphia and the Main Line, we only offer patients technologies that we have tested and have proved to work well on patients with similar conditions.
MOXI: GENTLE, NON-ABLATIVE FRACTIONATED LASER TREATMENTS
Moxi is a non-ablative, fractional laser skin resurfacing treatment from Sciton that revitalizes your skin. Laser skin resurfacing with Moxi gives your skin a brightened and renewed appearance while reducing irregular pigmentation. It encourages collagen regeneration and faster skin cell turnover for smoother, more refreshed skin. Although you may be familiar with the term “rejuvenation,” the term “prejuvenation” refers to a proactive approach to skin aging that involves a patient doing everything they can to prevent wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs of aging. Moxi is an excellent form of laser skin resurfacing for prejuvenation.
MICRO LASER PEEL FOR SUPERFICIAL SKIN PEELING
A Micro Laser Peel can minimize unwanted skin deviations, such as freckles, sun or liver spots, fine lines, and superficial discoloration. This type of peel provides a superficial skin peeling. The results of a Micro Laser Peel start to show within three to five days after the treatment. Typically, after one week, you can resume your normal activities. Your skin will look brighter, radiant, and more alive.
NANO LASER PEEL WORKS TO RENEW YOUR SKIN
The Nano Laser Peel treatment is a gentler, more superficial version of the Micro Laser Peel. It removes a very thin skin layer with precision. It goes deeper than chemical peels and microdermabrasion, but it does not overheat and damage the skin messenger cells that play a part in the collagen remodeling process.
*Results May Vary
Before & After Photo Gallery
See for yourself the patient transformations that can be achieved by Dr. Cross and his team.
WHAT ARE RECOVERY AND RESULTS LIKE FROM LASER SKIN RESURFACING?
Most patients can enjoy some rapid results from laser skin resurfacing treatments, with a boost to radiance visible right away. The quality of the skin will also continue to improve for up to a year as new collagen is made. Many patients feel the treatment gives them a chance to “turn back the clock.” Laser skin resurfacing won’t prevent aging from having an impact on your skin, but the results can last for years to come.
Some common questions that follow a treatment session are: What happens to your skin after laser skin resurfacing? How can I heal faster after laser skin resurfacing?
Every patient is different, but most patients don’t experience much discomfort and describe laser-treated skin as feeling similar to a mild sunburn. It’s common to experience some minor swelling, redness, itching, and stinging for a few days, but all of these fade on their own.
Be sure to avoid sun exposure as much as possible before and after the procedure, since laser-treated skin is especially sensitive, and ultraviolet radiation can impact the results.
WHICH OTHER ENERGY-BASED TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT CROSS MEDICAL GROUP?
In addition to laser skin resurfacing, there are other minimally invasive and non-invasive procedures that can address the effects of aging or damage on the skin. Cross Medical Group offers an extensive selection of non-surgical treatments to revitalize the skin, including light-based treatments like intense pulsed light (IPL) and BroadBand Light (BBL) for gentle rejuvenation and removal of irregular pigmentation, and SkinTyte—a form of light therapy that uses infrared light to improve the appearance of lax skin.
SKINTYTE: INFRARED LIGHT THERAPY TO IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF LOOSE SKIN
Along with laser skin resurfacing, there are also light treatments that can enhance your skin. These types of treatments work similarly, but although they sound like virtually the same thing, there are some notable differences between them and the benefits they provide. Unlike laser skin resurfacing, which involves a single, focused wavelength of light, light therapy involves several wavelengths of light at once. SkinTyte is a downtime-free, light-based procedure that tightens skin by using infrared light to heat deep layers of skin and encourage collagen contraction.
BEYOND LASER SKIN RESURFACING: OTHER SKIN REJUVENATION TREATMENTS TO ENHANCE THE LOOK AND FEEL OF YOUR SKIN
A complete range of skin rejuvenation and resurfacing options are available at Cross Medical Group, including chemical peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, and Ultherapy®. Peels and dermaplaning exfoliate the damaged skin on the outer layers to promote skin cell turnover and improve the appearance of the skin. Ultherapy® is an ultrasound-based technique that promotes the production of collagen and elastin to tighten skin.
In our youth, our face tends be shaped more like an inverted triangle with high-cheekbones, full cheeks, and a defined jawline. It’s common for some of this definition to be lost with age or due to other causes, so sagging skin may develop in the jaw area. If you are experiencing severe sagging skin on the mid-face and lower face area that can’t be corrected with laser skin resurfacing, a facelift will be more effective. This surgery will tighten and remove sagging skin to improve the contours of the face while laser skin resurfacing and other non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments only focus on addressing skin tone and texture imperfections.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Contact Cross Medical Group for more details about laser skin resurfacing in Philadelphia (215) 561-9100) or Main Line's Villanova (610) 688-9100. You can also send a message online to schedule a consultation to discuss this treatment.
