Laser skin resurfacing is a thermal photorejuvenation technique, that removes old skin cells using heat produced by a laser. The skin resurfacing procedure removes the outer layers of the skin. This stimulates the body to create new skin cells, which can change the appearance of skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scars and other irregularities.
So the laser technique also heats the underlying skin layers and causes the collagen fibres which bind skin together, to tighten, giving skin a more toned look. Therefore it’s important to be aware that the procedure will not make your skin look young again, and it won’t prevent future ageing. But it can reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Skin rejuvenating procedures can be classified into: