Lasers have come a long way in recent years for facial cosmetic procedures. The latest cutting edge lasers such as the Cutera Pearl Fractional and Pearl Fusion lasers are the state of the art in facial laser resurfacing. They work miracles in improving skin tone and texture, restoring lost volume, repairing sun damage, and reducing wrinkles, acne scarring, pore size and other skin irregularities.
Pearl Fractional laser treatments work by exposing a fraction of the skin to pulses of tiny laser beams. These laser beams remove small amounts of damaged tissue and stimulate the body’s natural process for creating new skin full of healthy collagen.
The Pearl Fractional and Pearl Fusion laser have the advantage of producing excellent, immediate results with only a single short treatment, minimal discomfort, and short recovery time. The procedure is virtually painless and only takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete.
In addition, these laser techniques have a very fast recovery time. You can expect only about three to five days of “social downtime”. During this period, patients should avoid sun exposure are encouraged to relax at home for at least two to three days.
Following the procedure, the skin will look and feel sunburned. A natural protective dressing will form as part of the healing process. The redness will start to face after two days and the protective dressing will begin slough off after about 3 days revealing fresh, healthy skin.
Most patients will experience the desired results after a single treatment. The patient will see noticeably more vibrant, youthful skin shortly after the procedure and the process of natural collagen production will continue for months. Some patients may wish to schedule follow up treatments for optimal results.