Laser skin resurfacing is a treatment to resurface your skin and improve its overall texture and appearance. It can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the entire face or those that develop in specific regions of the face, such as the upper lip and around the eyes, as well as treating pigmentation disorders, such as sun and age spots. Laser skin resurfacing allows the practitioner to treat delicate facial areas, such as those around your eyes and lips, very precisely as the laser gives them more control over the penetration of the skin than some other resurfacing treatments, such as chemical peels and dermabrasion. During the laser resurfacing procedure, an intense beam of light energy (laser) is directed at the area to be treated. The laser beam destroys the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and at the same time heats the underlying skin (dermis), which stimulates the growth of new collagen fibers. As the wound heals, new skin forms that is smoother and tighter. In addition to skin rejuvenation, laser resurfacing can also be used to remove acne scars and other facial scars.