How we bring out the beautiful, healthy best in your skin with laser treatments

Skin resurfacing is a particularly beneficial treatment at our Howard County office in Columbia, Maryland. Your skin may look dull, “thirsty,” mottled, wrinkled, and otherwise unhealthy due to sluggish cell turnover. In younger skin, the process of cells “turning over” – new skin cells replacing old, dead ones – is faster. As we age, this process slows down. When this happens, the dead and damaged skin cells can build up on the surface. Signs of aging may become apparent or look worse. Skin resurfacing services promote new skin cells. Due to the way the energy from the laser can penetrate deeply, laser skin resurfacing also stimulates collagen production. This protein is an important part of the skin’s structure; however, our bodies also make less collagen as we age. By renewing collagen, we can firm up lined, wrinkled, and scarred areas and also improve the appearance of other signs of aging and sun damage.

Instead of using energy from lasers or light-based devices, we may apply customized solutions to the skin. These chemical peels remove the outermost damaged skin and promote the development of new, healthy skin cells. Other forms of resurfacing that dermatologists and aestheticians generally use are mechanical; a special device or handpiece is used to remove the damaged outer layers of skin.

Options include the LaseMD and Laser Genesis® systems. The former device gently removes the top layers of skin and stimulates cell turnover to eliminate discoloration, dark spots, and uneven skin tone and texture. The best part? There is little to no downtime with this laser. Additionally, within the LaseMD platform, we can customize treatment to your needs further. LaseMD Enhance, for instance, is a relatively light treatment that helps your skin care products penetrate better so they can be more effective. LaseMD Glow Plus and Rejuvenate treatments are stronger options; they stimulate more cell turnover, and after a few days, redness and a sandpaper-like texture subsides to reveal fresh, new, even, and radiant skin underneath. The latter system, Laser Genesis®, actually bypasses the top layer of skin and focuses on the collagen deep within the skin. As the deep tissue is heated, more collagen is produced to reduce pore size, tighten skin, and achieve a regenerated glow. There is absolutely no downtime, so you can go right back to your regular routine. It’s perfect for those who want an improved glow in time for an upcoming big event.