Laser resurfacing treatments for men are a non-surgical way to restore smooth and youthful skin.
Your skin has two layers: the outer layer (epidermis) and the inner layer (dermis). CO2 lasers work by delicately stripping away very thin layers of your epidermis with minimal damage to the surrounding tissues.
By removing the epidermis, the laser removes its imperfections as well, including wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and more. In addition, the process signals your body to begin its natural repair processes, producing fresh collagen as your epidermis heals.
You may want to consider laser treatments with Dr. Firouz if you want to:
In addition to improving your current wrinkles, CO2 laser skin resurfacing encourages your body to produce fresh collagen. This improves the health of your skin over time, ensuring that you continue to look and feel your best.
The dressing will need to stay in place for 24 hours. After that, you will need to follow Dr. Firouz’s instructions for keeping the area clean to prevent scarring and ensure a smooth healing process. Most men recover completely from their laser treatment within 10 to 20 days.
It is not a severely painful experience, but there is some discomfort involved. The level depends on the depth of resurfacing and your unique pain tolerance.
Yes. CO2 lasers have been used since the 1960s and have a very strong safety profile. All treatments carry some risk, but you can mitigate it by working with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has years of experience performing laser treatments safely. When complications do arise, they may include infection, cold sore reactivation, hyperpigmentation, skin burns, and more.
CO2 laser skin resurfacing is ideal for men who have relatively shallow scars, wrinkles, and lines. It is also best if you do not get cold sores frequently and you are not in the midst of an active acne flare-up. As long as you meet those criteria, and you are in good physical and mental health, you will likely be a candidate.
