2<\/sub>\u00a0laser resurfacing actually stimulates new collagen and elastic fiber synthesis, too, making the skin look younger.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/southerncosmeticlaser.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/sun-damage-cosmetic-dermatologist-charleston-sc-1.jpg” title_text=”sun-damage-cosmetic-dermatologist-charleston-sc” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
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The C02RE Fractional Laser Resurfacing can also remove sun spots and is usually more successful with deeper wrinkles and other, more severe, changes from sun exposure. This innovative method of skin resurfacing utilizes\u00a0fractional CO2<\/sub>\u00a0lasers\u00a0offer precise targeting of skin layers. Treatments are not limited to the face and are also used on the chest, arms, and legs, though the chance of scarring in these areas is higher.<\/span><\/p>\nOther considerations apply to those who will benefit from CO2<\/sub>\u00a0laser treatment and those who will not. Generally, CO2<\/sub>\u00a0lasers are not useful for treating redness, especially when caused by dilated blood vessels. Some physicians feel that the best candidates for treatment are those from their late 40s to their early 70s, with moderate or worse sun damage, wrinkling, or acne scarring.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat to Expect<\/h2>\n
Compared to other kinds of lasers for skin treatment, there may be more downtime with a CO2<\/sub>\u00a0laser, so patients having their faces treated may need to schedule time away from work. Even if your appearance isn\u2019t an issue, healing takes some time. Three to five healing days for lighter treatments and seven to 10 days for more aggressive treatments is a common time frame. Prior use of some kinds of drugs or treatments can exclude patients from CO2<\/sub>\u00a0laser treatment, including anticoagulants, chemotherapy, or anything that increases photosensitivity. Also problematic are patients who have difficulty healing, have a history of bleeding or scarring, and any who are pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\nLaser Treatment Alternatives<\/h2>\n
Do you have to use a laser to treat sun damage? Of course not, there are other, even milder, alternatives. One of them is\u00a0intense pulsed light (IPL). Unlike a laser, which emits light of the same wavelength, IPL is a mixture of different wavelengths. Many of the same kinds of sun damage treated with lasers can also be treated with IPL. One advantage of IPL is less downtime and less pain than some kinds of laser treatment. Even if results are good, however, additional yearly treatments are recommended for maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\nFor more information about sun damage repair options, reach out to the experienced professionals at Southern Cosmetic Laser.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:8432772240″ button_text=”(843) 277-2240″ button_alignment=”left” module_class=”jm-inline-buttons” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”19px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#2A1448″ button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#888BFF” button_border_radius=”30px” button_font=”|700|||||||” button_icon=”||divi||400″ button_icon_placement=”left” button_on_hover=”off” button_text_size_tablet=”15px” button_text_size_phone=”15px” button_text_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element=”font-family: lavigne-display, sans-serif;||font-weight: 700;||font-style: normal;” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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