Laser skin resurfacing is an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment that uses laser beams of focused light localized to target trouble areas on the face. When a laser light hits its target, energy is released often in the form of heat to erase out the specific intended target without harming the surrounding tissues. It treats sun damage by stripping injured skin layer-by-layer with controlled precision. During an ablative procedure, an intense beam of laser light energy is directed at the skin, removing the outer thin layers. This is a one-time treatment, but also results in a longer recovery. The results, however, can be quite dramatic. Dr. Kridel and Dr. Strum are leading experts on laser technology, and have performed thousands of successful treatments.
As we get older, our skin ages as well, especially due to sun damage over time. Full face CO2 laser is a procedure that resurfaces your skin and can remove fine wrinkles, even around the mouth, as well as rejuvenate the skin so that it is smooth and without spots, like this patient. Dr. Kridel is one of a few surgeons in Texas that perform CO2 laser resurfacing successfully.