Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a gentle laser treatment for wrinkles and sun damage. This no-downtime procedure is appropriate for the face but also for the chest, neck and hands - anywhere that sun damage shows.

Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a non-ablative, non-invasive procedure - the surface of the skin is not damaged or removed. The gentle lasers correct pigmentation irregularities and encourage new collagen growth to smooth out existing facial wrinkles.

The Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation process uses Laserscope lasers. When used at the proper settings, these lasers are safe for most skin types and colors.

Prior to treatment your doctor might recommend that a mild, topical anesthetic be applied to your face or another region that is scheduled for treatment. While not necessary, some patients prefer to be treated after a topical anesthetic is applied.

Before treatment, a cool gel is applied in a thin layer over the treatment area. The cooled window of the laser is then placed upon the skin. When the energy is applied it feels a bit like a warm pulse against the skin.

Most patients feel minimal discomfort during the procedure. A topical anesthetic can be applied to make the treatments more comfortable.

Following the treatment the physician will recommend a sun block for daily wear. Make­up can be applied immediately after treatment and you can resume normal activities. Many patients schedule their treatments over lunch and return to work right after. There may be some slight redness or swelling for a few hours or, on rare occasions, a few days.

Darker pigments and freckles may get darker after the initial treatment and flake off in a few days.

Because the lasers reduce wrinkles by encouraging new collagen growth, wrinkle improvement is gradual. At the time of your third treatment, nine to twelve weeks after your initial treatment, you may begin to note wrinkle improvement.

Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation typically uses two laser wavelengths in each treatment session. Each session takes about 30 minutes depending on the size of the treatment area. Depending on your skin type and condition, between 3 to 8 treatments might be necessary.

Aging is progressive. The wrinkles and sun damage that are visible today were often caused years before. Care should be taken to wear sun block so no new sun damage can occur. Additionally, new wrinkles can not necessarily be stopped from appearing, However, the laser's encouragement of new collagen growth should slow the appearance of new wrinkles.

Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation is a wonderful, cost-effective alternative for patients who want a more youthful appearance without needles, cosmetic surgery or weeks of recovery time. Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation can also improve sun damage (age spots) on the hands, neck and chest.