People who are in good health and want to rejuvenate aging skin and erase the marks of sun damage might benefit from laser resurfacing. If your expectations are realistic—you want improvement, not perfection—the procedure is more likely to give you the results that you’ll be happy with. Your skin type and color, ethnic background and age will be factors your doctor will evaluate. Darker skin poses special considerations due to increased risk of undesirable skin pigmentation changes. Black skin, Asian skin, and other dark complexions may become permanently discolored or blotchy after a skin-refinishing treatment.
Time and gravity take their toll—laser skin resurfacing won’t stop the aging process and is not a substitute for a facelift. Lines will eventually recur, but your dermatologist can recommend steps to take after your skin resurfacing that will keep your skin as youthful-appearing and fresh as possible.
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