Which lasers are non-ablative?

Non-ablative lasers include pulsed-dye, ND: Yag, and Alexandrite lasers. Following the procedure, some degree of tenderness in the treatment area can be expected.

What is ablative vs non-ablative laser?

The basic difference between ablative and non-ablative treatments is that ablative lasers remove the top layer of skin, while non-ablative lasers work by heating up the underlying skin tissue (without harming the surface) so that your body will produce new collagen.

Is ablative laser better?

Ablative lasers are more invasive, making them a great option for treating mild to moderate wrinkles, facial scaring and skin discoloration. Dramatic improvements can generally be seen after a single treatment, but most patients need two weeks or more of recovery time.

What’s the difference between ablative and non ablative lasers?

Ablation initiated by carbon dioxide laser skin resurfacing treatments are caused by the thermal damage delivered to the dermis and epidermis. Non-ablative lasers have a lower risk in complications associated with the treatment. That allows for quicker healing of the patient’s skin with reduced downtime and complications.

Can a non ablative laser treat under eye lines?

A non-ablative laser is less invasive and conducts heat deeper into the dermis, essentially bypassing the top layer of skin to treat the skin tissue beneath. This deep-placed heat causes the collagen to rebuild, making the non-ablative laser a good choice for under-eye lines and wrinkles,…

What kind of lasers are used for skin resurfacing?

Treatment may hurt—or it may not. Deeper ablative (some outer layers of skin are removed) laser treatments may require local anesthetic injections or intravenous sedation to keep a patient comfortable. Examples of ablative lasers are CO2 lasers and Erbium YAG lasers.

Do you need an anesthetic for laser skin resurfacing?

However, what laser resurfacing feels like depends on the laser, the depth and area of treatment, and an individual’s tolerance for pain. Deeper ablative (where some outer layers of skin are removed) laser treatments may require local anesthetic injections or intravenous sedation to keep a patient comfortable.