Blemishes due to acne scars, sun damage, and other issues can make your face dull with visible signs of aging. Non-surgical treatments like skin resurfacing can restore your skin and make it look youthful, smooth, and clean.

In recent years, skin resurfacing treatment has become one of the more popular cosmetic procedures, rejuvenating the skin by fixing facial disorders. This treatment reduces imperfections by removing hyperpigmentation due to acne. Skin resurfacing involves various non-surgical treatments, which renew and revitalize skin with almost zero or minimal downtime. If you live in California, check out a leading aesthetic skincare clinic for acne scar removal in San Jose.

More About Skin Resurfacing

Over a period, the outer surface of our skin gets blemishes due to acne scars, age spots, and skin discoloration. Skin rejuvenation treatments are effective in repairing the outer layer of the skin to restore a youthful glow. Once the damaged outer layer of the skin goes away, it shows the healthier-looking skin below through renewed skin cell growth. Aestheticians use various techniques for skin resurfacing to address a range of skin issues.  

Who Should Undergo Skin Resurfacing Treatment?

Skin resurfacing treatment is quite effective for people with acne scars, uneven pigmentation, lines, and wrinkles. Ideal candidates for this treatment are those who are not taking any medication and do not have any existing health condition.

Like most non-surgical treatments, skin resurfacing has a minimum recovery period or downtime. This is why aestheticians advise this treatment for patients with minor scarring or other disparities on their skin. Consult an aesthetician for detailed advice on acne scar removal in San Jose.

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Various Types of Skin Resurfacing Treatments

Laser Skin Resurfacing: There are two types of laser skin resurfacing: ablative and non-ablative laser resurfacing. The ablative procedure uses a laser instrument to remove the outer layers of the skin with acne scarring. This procedure is also called "laser peeling," as it removes old and damaged skin cells to reveal new and more youthful ones.

In non-ablative skin resurfacing treatments, lasers do not break down the skin’s outer surface. Instead, they heat the skin underneath the surface to produce collagen and to restore the natural firmness and tone.

Chemical Peels: Applying chemical solutions is another way of resurfacing the skin by removing the outer layer of the skin. Aestheticians call them chemical peels. An aesthetician applies light, medium or deep chemical peels depending on the treatment and the number of skin layers to be removed.

During treatment, an aesthetician will swab your skin and leave it for some time. After a few days following the treatment, the affected skin layers will gradually peel off revealing a smoother and brighter complexion.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL): This treatment is similar to laser resurfacing; it uses light to treat skin issues, particularly acne problems. IPL uses a wide range of light wavelengths instead of a single wavelength. IPL stimulates the production of collagen to enhance skin tone.

Micro-needling: Micro-needling technology uses the skin’s natural healing process to reduce acne scars, sun damage, and other skin imperfections to restore smoother skin.

During micro-needling, an aesthetician makes tiny incisions in the skin, instead of removing the outer layers with chemicals or heat. Micro-needling prompts the skin to produce collagen and elastin and regenerate new skin cells.

Microdermabrasion: Microdermabrasion is a gentle and non-invasive procedure that aestheticians use on the face, hands, neck, or body. During treatment, the doctor exfoliates the affected area by applying fine abrasive particles. Microdermabrasion is safe for all skin types, has no or little risk for side effects, and has no downtime.

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Who Can Perform Skin Resurfacing Treatments?

In the US, there is a wide range of skin resurfacing treatments available. Although most of these treatments use excellent technologies, it is still important to keep in mind that the quality of the treatment will have the biggest impact on the results. This goes for non-surgical skin resurfacing treatments as well as cosmetic surgery.

Only certified aestheticians can perform certain skin resurfacing treatments such as certain laser treatments and deep chemical peels. Trained nurses can safely perform other treatments such as light peels, microdermabrasion, and micro-needling.  

Closing Words

Skin resurfacing is indeed an effective way to reduce acne scars and enhance a patient's appearance. Consulting an aesthetician expert is the first step in finding out if this treatment is ideal for you. If you are in California, talk to us regarding acne scar removal in San Jose. We can suggest the right treatment option for you taking into account your requirement and budget. To fix an appointment, dial 408-761-5953/408-294-2399 or write to info@RaniMD.com, and we will help you right away!

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