Laser Skin Resurfacing

Proudly serving Springfield, Missouri, communities in Southwest Missouri, and Rogers, Bentonville, and Fayetteville in Northwest Arkansas.

When skin is exposed to everyday damaging elements such as the sun and air pollution, the dead outer layer of the skin (the epidermis) begins to show the kind of deeper facial wrinkles usually associated with aging. For those willing to invest the recovery time for a more complete result, laser skin resurfacing is designed to reverse the more visible effects of aging and eliminate these deep facial wrinkles. Laser skin resurfacing is a highly effective way for patients to make their skin appear smoother, softer, and younger.

The Procedure

Using laser skin resurfacing, we can strip away the dead outer layer of the epidermis and stimulate regrowth that allows newer, more youthful skin to appear. To perform the procedure, a carbon dioxide laser, or CO² laser, is used to vaporize precise amounts of skin, layer by layer. The CO² laser affects the collagen fibers of the skin which reduces the amount of deep wrinkles by adding strength and causing a reorganization of collagen bundles.

If you are interested in laser skin resurfacing, you will need to consult with Drs. Keith LaFerriere or Matthew Kienstra at their Missouri office prior to the procedure. Laser skin resurfacing is an invasive procedure and not everyone is a candidate. Certain patients, including those with darker skin, may be better suited for a less invasive, non-surgical skin treatment.

Applications of the CO² laser

Laser skin resurfacing with the CO² laser can reduce or eliminate the following:

• Fine, moderate, and deep facial wrinkles
• Acne scars
• Sun and age spots
• Irregular pigmentation

Following Treatment

After a laser skin resurfacing treatment, skin appears deep red and may be swollen. During that time, you will have a treatment regimen specially formulated for optimal healing. It will be important to avoid sun exposure. Makeup can be applied one to two weeks after treatment. You can be confident that during a laser skin resurfacing session at our office, every step is taken to ensure that your recovery is as comfortable and convenient as possible.

Ready to schedule a consultation?

If you would like to meet with a facial cosmetic surgeon, contact our Springfield, MO or Rogers, AR facial plastic surgery center today. We would be happy to help you schedule a consultation with one of our surgeons.