Ablative Laser Surgery

Ablative Laser Surgery works by vaporizing the top layer of the skin in order to remove skin discoloring or marks caused by scars, blemishes, and wrinkles. This laser treatment works beneath the top layer of the skin known as non-ablative lasers. Ablative Laser Surgery works by producing an intense wavelength of light producing a controlled injury to the skin. It

involves optimum damage to encourage new cells to grow and heal the injury. The ablative laser ray causes some minor injures the top layers of the skin and helps in healing of superficial problems caused by photo aging or natural aging.

Different types of Ablative Laser Surgery

The different types of Ablative Laser Surgery include Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, Erbium YAG (ErYAG) laser, and long pulsed Erbium (YAG) laser.

In Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment, carbon dioxide lasers are used to destroy the scars and wrinkles. The recovery time of Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment is about two months.



Erbium YAG laser treatment comprises the usage of erbium YAG lasers. In this treatment, light is absorbed by water as the light hits the skin. Erbium lasers for accurate results and to cut down chances of burning sensitive skin.

The long pulsed erbium YAG laser is used to correct deeper surface scars,facial wrinkles, tattoos and skin discoloration. The laser treatment is used for treating wrinkles near eyes and mouth. The recovery occurs within five to seven days.

Application of Ablative Laser Surgery

Ablative Laser Surgery has varied applications. Some of the popular applications of the laser surgery treatment are:

• Removal of crow's feet around the eyes
• Softening of frown lines
• Complete removal of fine lines on sensitive areas like the upper lip, forehead, and cheeks
• Removal of freckles and brown spots
• Repairing of smoker's lines
• Rejuvenation and tightening of upper and lower eyelid skin

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