The Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing is a popular care option that our team at Dermatology and Laser Center of Oklahoma in Tulsa, OK, can help you receive. Dr. Mary Christian-Reed has many years of experience with this care option and will work with you through it. Here are a few reasons why this might be a beneficial process for you.

Improve Your Skin Tone

While resurfacing doesn't handle all skin-related issues, it can help remove dead skin and provide you with a better skin tone quickly and efficiently. This care option is useful for people who want a younger appearance or are concerned about wrinkles, fine lines, and other slight imperfections in their appearance.

No Need to Stay Overnight

Are you looking for a treatment that won't keep you overnight? Resurfacing is an outpatient procedure, meaning you leave the office after treatment. Some people receive this treatment while on their lunch break and still have time to get back to work! That kind of quick and easy treatment makes this an excellent care option for many people. 

Diverse Treatment Options

When visiting the Dermatology and Laser Center of Oklahoma, Dr. Christian-Reed can use laser skin resurfacing to help Tulsa, OK, residents manage a broad array of different issues. For example, she can help manage wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead while using a general anesthetic to manage your pain. The whole treatment should take just 30-45 minutes.

Minimal Downtime

After treatment, you need to wear bandages on the treatment area for 24 hours, after which you'll clean the area five times a day until it heals. You may also wear a cold compress or ice pack for 15 minutes every few hours during the first few days. After that, you should feel pretty close to normal! As a result, there aren't a lot of difficult recovery or care procedures with this treatment.

Very Few Side Effects

One other nice thing about this care is that it typically causes very few if any, side effects. You might have some slight swelling around the eyes or itchiness for about 12-72 hours. Typically, your skin will become dry and peel about 5-7 days after treatment. That's about it! Some people may develop slightly lighter skin for a short period: this goes away with time.

We're Here to Help

At Dermatology and Laser Center of Oklahoma, Dr. Christian-Reed can provide laser skin resurfacing for Tulsa, OK, residents that can provide the long-term support that you need at a price that you can afford. Please don't hesitate to contact us at (918) 494-0400 to learn more about the many benefits we provide. Our team is standing by to help you.