Skin resurfacing

Aging, sun exposure, heredity and  lifestyle factors including nutrition, alcohol consumption and smoking, all  may contribute to facial wrinkling. Pigmentation changes of the skin, such as  blotchiness or brown spots, may also occur with age or as a result of birth  control pills, pregnancy or genetic factors. Prior acne may have made the  surface of your skin uneven. These problems, as well as certain other skin  conditions, may be improved by skin resurfacing. Skin resurfacing can be  achieved with dermabrasion. It is the mechanical scraping of the top layers of  skin using a high-speed rotary wheel. It softens sharp edges of surface  irregularities, including acne and other scars and fine wrinkles, especially  around the mouth. It is also beneficial for acne scars but does require some  downtime. It is not recommended for darker skin because of its potential for  hypopigmentation. Skin resurfacing can also be obtained with Laser technology.  The laser energy can be used to create a light thermal damage to the  underlying dermis which will trigger formation of younger new collagen fibers  which will consequently tighten the overlying skin.
 
These are  the principles of  all technologies using light or radio waves (IPL, Thermage, electrical  stimulation). It is best combined with the appropriate supervised skin care  treatment. The use of Botox and fillers will also enhance the  results.