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Most commonly asked Questions and Answers you might want to know about Scars & Wrinkles:
- Is Laser Treatment suitable for me?
- How many times must I come for Skin Re-surfacing procedure?
- When can I do my Laser Skin Re-surfacing?
- How long does it take for the laser wound to heal?
- Are there precautions to follow after the Laser Re-surfacing treatment?
- What are the side effects and possible complications of Laser Skin Re-surfacing treatment?
At the Joyce Lim Clinic, we offer different types of treatment for our patients.
Your dermatologist will take your medical history, age, skin type (including pigmentation) and desired results into consideration to determine whether you are a suitable patient for laser Skin Re-surfacing
This depends on the type and depth of the wrinkle or scar you have. One or more treatment sessions may be required.
Your dermatologist will usually schedule a test patch (about 3cm in diameter) for you before conducting the full laser skin re-surfacing. The reason why a test patch is done is to ascertain the risks of hyperpigmentation and scarring you may have. If all goes well with the test patch, your dermatologist will schedule you for full laser re-surfacing. The whole procedure usually takes less than 1 hour. You can expect to go home immediately after treatment.
Following the laser re-surfacing procedure you may expect slight swelling and redness on the treated sites. The initial redness fades in a few weeks to light pink, which can be easily camouflaged with cosmetics. The redness usually disappears completely in one to three months for most patients. Generally patients enjoy a short recovery time after laser skin re-surfacing. You can return to work as soon as you feel comfortable.
- Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
- DO NOT rub, scratch or pick at the treated skin.
- Avoid swimming and contact sport.
- If the laser treated skin shows sign of infection (e.g. presence of pain, redness, swelling or pus), notify your dermatologist.
: You may feel mild pain during the laser skin re-surfacing procedure.
: Laser treatment cause a superficial burn on the surface of the skin which takes several days to heal. This is associated with some skin swelling, oozing and crusting on the treated skin.
: Hyperpigmentation following laser treatment is most often in patients with dark skin colour tones but it can occur in patients with light colour skin tone.
: Herpes simplex infections can occur in patients who had a past history of cold sores. You should report any sign of herpes simplex infections (presenting as blisters and erosions) to your dermatologist immediately.
: The risk of scarring may be increased in patients who have recently been treated with oral retinoids (e.g roaccutane). It may occur in those who develop secondary bacterial infection after laser treatment. Secondary bacterial infection may occur if the laser wound is not properly cleansed and dressed. Consult your dermatologist immediately if there is any sign of scarring or bacterial infection. |
