With regards to your questions:
Never have i gone for any laser on my skin before and am interested to know whats the benefits of doing so.
There are many different lasers in the market and each are built to address different skin conditions. It can be used to brighten the skin, even out uneven skin tone, treat pigment, smoothen the skin and shrink pores, treat acne, treat acne scarring etc. It really depends on the condition or effect that is sought.
Is it purely just to somehwat destroyed the outer layer of the imperfect skin to reveal the inner layer that is in better conditions? If so, wont it make the skin more vulnerable?
There are lasers that can “destroy” or ablate the outer layers of the skin. In so doing, it causes “new” skin to form and stimulates collagen regeneration during the healing process instead of revealing the inner skin layer. Therefore, the inner skin layer is still where it should be and is not exposed.
The result is smoother (and sometimes brighter) skin.
These intensive lasers are done at least 1 month apart so as to let your skin heal up completely. It should not make your skin more vulnerable.
But most importantly, what are the implications and side effects of laser on the facial skin? Are there any known long term damages on skin?
Lasers are generally safe if done appropriately and safely.
However, in the wrong hands it can also cause complications such as:
- Burns / blisters
- Scarring
- Hypopigmentation: permanent white spots due to too many sessions of laser done at too short intervals.
Hope this helps.
All the best!
