Am I a Candidate?

If you have any of the following concerns you could be a candidate for laser facial resurfacing:

  • Facial wrinkles, both static (wrinkles that do not change with facial movements) and dynamic (expression lines that may appear as folds when the skin is not moving, and deepen with facial muscular activity)
  • Pigmentation resulting from sun exposure – freckles, sun spots, melasma (dark brown or grey irregular patches on the face), or other darkened patches of skin
  • Scars– as the result of acne or injury to the skin
  • Vascular conditions – small blood vessels visible on the surface of the skin, which may appear as facial thread veins or a red facial flush
  • Loss of skin tone – weakening of collagen and elastin fibers that decrease skin firmness

    • The most important factors when determining if you are a good candidate for laser resurfacing is your skin type, coloring, and medical history. In general, the best candidates for laser skin resurfacing are:

    • Physically and emotionally healthy
    • Non-smoker
    • Have a desire to look younger and more refreshed
    • Are of suitable skin tone
    • Realistic in their expectations

    Willing to accept the limitations involved in the healing process

    • You may not be a suitable candidate for laser skin resurfacing if you have any of the following:
    • Active acne
    • Very dark skin
    • Very sensitive skin
    • Keloids (unusual scar formations)
    • Cold sores, or you are prone to them

    Before you choose to have laser resurfacing, make sure that you have realistic expectations for what laser resurfacing can do for you, and ensure that you choose an experienced and reputable practitioner who will discuss with you in detail whether laser facial resurfacing is the right procedure for you.