Ablative Lasers

Ablative lasers remove damaged outer skin layers with precision, stimulating collagen production and promoting the growth of new, healthier skin. This process effectively improves texture, tone, and overall skin quality.

Common Uses

✔ Deep wrinkles & fine lines (face, neck, hands)
✔ Acne scars & surgical scars
✔ Sun damage & age spots
✔ Uneven skin tone & texture
✔ Actinic keratosis (pre-cancerous lesions)

Types of Ablative Lasers

The two main types of ablative lasers – CO₂ and Erbium lasers – offer distinct approaches to skin resurfacing with different benefits. CO₂ lasers provide deeper penetration into the skin layers, making them particularly effective for treating severe wrinkles, deep scars, and more significant skin texture issues. However, this deeper action comes with a longer recovery period of about two weeks.

In contrast, Erbium lasers work more superficially, making them better suited for addressing mild to moderate skin concerns like fine lines, minor sun damage, and superficial pigmentation. The advantage of Erbium lasers lies in their significantly faster healing time, typically around one week, though they produce less dramatic results compared to CO₂ lasers.

 

Treatment Process

  1. Consultation – Skin assessment & laser selection

  2. Prep – Numbing cream or local anesthesia

  3. Procedure – Laser passes (30–60 minutes)

  4. Recovery – Redness, peeling, then smoother skin

Expected Results

✅ 50–80% improvement in deep wrinkles
✅ Noticeable scar softening after 1–2 sessions
✅ More even skin tone & texture
✅ Long-lasting effects (2–5 years with maintenance)

Recovery Timeline

  • Days 1–3: Redness, swelling, tightness

  • Days 4–7: Peeling & crusting

  • Week 2+: Pinkness fades, reveals fresh skin

Ideal Candidates

✔ Fair to medium skin tones
✔ Non-smokers in good health
✔ Realistic expectations

Safety Considerations

⚠ Not recommended for dark skin (risk of hyperpigmentation)
⚠ Requires an experienced dermatologist
⚠ Sun protection is crucial post-treatment

Best for: Those seeking major texture & tone correction with lasting results.

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Zehra Doust

Zehra Doust

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Hamidreza Shafiei

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Behnaz Hamedani

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