Risks and Complications

Laser resurfacing is normally safe when performed by a qualified, experienced physician. Ensure that you follow all the advice that your laser resurfacing surgeon gives you, to minimise the possibility of experiencing some of the more serious risks and complications. As with any medical procedure, patients undergoing laser skin treatment may experience certain side effects and complications. Most of these are temporary, though some may turn out to be permanent. Common laser skin resurfacing side effects include:

* Redness and irritation
* Tenderness
* Swelling
* Bruising
* Itching
* Tightness
* Burning sensation
* Easy flushing

Though the majority of laser resurfacing surgeries are successful, laser skin resurfacing risks and complications may include:

* Pigmentary changes, such as hyper pigmentation or skin lightening
* Scarring
* Infection
* Excessively deep penetration causing an injury that the skin cannot repair
* Skin burns
* Textural changes
* Skin surface irregularities

To reduce the risks involved in this procedure, carefully follow all of your laser skin resurfacing surgeon’s instructions, both before and after the laser facial procedure.