New micro-beam laser for lines, wrinkles, age spots and results last years

Taking a break from gossip, we wanted to mention a new technology that’s been developed that can really help those of us that are showing some unwanted age on our faces.  A new method of anti-aging skin care has been developed by the University of Michigan, and it is offering the first real step in total laser treatment,moderate to severe wrinkles, age spots, melasma or acne scarring.

The treatment works to create a natural process which builds up collagen and is a non-surgical skin resurfacing using a fractionated carbon dioxide laser.  To create this new resurfacing treatment, experts modified the carbon laser beam by fracturing it—breaking it into many microscopically tiny beams. When the beams hit the skin, they vaporize scarred and sun-damaged tissue, which takes about two to three days to heal.

Jeffrey Orringer, M.D., director of the U-M Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center said:

“Previous laser treatment for wrinkles and other textural issues like acne scarring used to create significant wounding. While results were terrific, the downtime for patients was substantial, and the risks were significant. Then, as technology improved, the pendulum swung the other way, providing lower risks, but with less pronounced results. This new treatment offers both improved results with much fewer side effects.”

The procedure takes about 45 to 90 minutes.  According to one woman who used the laser treatment, it was like ‘a really bad sunburn’, but was gone in a few days, and left her skin looking amazing. Her wrinkles, age spots, and sagging seemed to be gone.

But what truly sets it apart is the fact that this treatment lasts years, perhaps even decades, rather then only a few months like other anti-aging regimens.

Source: University of Michigan