29 Aug Gear Up for Autumn Laser Skin Rejuvenation
What defines the “best” laser? For many clients at Parson Skin Center, it means dramatic results that often require just one treatment. However, these kinds of lasers are best avoided during summer months when UV damage is prominent, your skin is most vulnerable, and you might be spending maximum time outdoors. With autumn around the corner, it’s time to consider which lasers will be “in season” soon so you can undo summer skin damage, reduce fine lines, wrinkles, laxity, and hyperpigmentation, all while turning back the clock before the year’s end.
ResurFX is the only authentic fractional non-ablative laser on the market. Known for its “one pass is all it takes” time-saving technology, this 1565 nm fiber laser features a state-of-the-art scanner that allows your provider to customize each treatment. There are over 600 combinations of density, size, and shape, so you know you’re getting results designed just for you. This laser is obviously powerful, but it comes with a CoolScan feature to also prioritize comfort. Most clients require one week of downtime where skin is red, itchy, and irritated—results continue to improve for weeks after this point, but the majority of people feel comfortable returning to their social lives at seven days.
The CO2 laser is a carbon dioxide laser that vaporizes controlled layers of skin for incredibly precise results. It can be used for just about any skin concern including stretch marks, light scarring, hyperpigmentation, and much more. Short bursts of light create controlled injuries, so it’s an intense form of collagen induction therapy. Younger-looking, healthier skin is revealed during the recovery process. However, redness can last up to ten days and, given the design of the CO2 laser, that short-term redness can look unnatural depending on the treatment site (for example, treatment on the stomach can cause short-term red dots rather than a fully flushed “sunburned” look). However, with dramatic results, clients consider the outcome worth the 1o-day wait.
Candela GentleMax Pro is most often used for laser hair reduction, but is also effective for reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles as well as overall rejuvenation. This laser creates a high-intensity light beam that penetrates deep into the tissue. It’s actually quite gentle, yet highly effective, so why wait until autumn? When it comes to laser hair reduction, the hairs need to be growing—no waxing or tweezing is allowed. A lot of people prefer to wait until summer vacations are over before starting this journey. Start scheduling your sessions as the weather cools down and you’ll be able to show off maximum smooth skin by spring break.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) is another form of light-based therapy that can be used just about anywhere on the face or body to treat most major skin conditions. It isn’t as intense as some other options, and can in fact be used in the summer months as well. However, we want to include this in-demand treatment for a top autumn pick because it works so well for men and women of all skin tones and types. This is a year-round treatment that minimizes obvious damage and downtime via short bursts of light. Also known as a photofacial, IPL can dramatically improve the tone and texture of your skin, but most people require 4 – 6 treatments for the best results. Start now, and you’ll see full results just in time for holiday events.
The treatment that complements every laser is microneedling. Microneedling is a different kind of collagen induction therapy. It also creates a controlled injury, just like many lasers, but via tiny needles that are of optimal length and width. You can pair microneedling with virtually any treatment to take your results above and beyond what can be achieved alone. However, unlike a lot of lasers, this isn’t a one and done process. Some clients get microneedling for a special event, but most sign up for monthly treatments in order to keep that collagen—and the results—going.
You can also pair laser skin rejuvenation with various other treatments, from chemical peels to facials and even cosmetic surgery options. Schedule your consultation today and get started on your best-skin-yet strategy. Contact Parson Skin Center today by calling the office, or simply complete the online contact form for the fastest response.