Social media skincare trends are all about getting smooth, glowing skin that looks both flawless and effortless. Seems like a tall order to achieve, right? Actually, the key to achieving the even, bright complexion you want could be as easy as knowing which skin treatments to choose based on your specific skin concerns.
Take a look at some of the most common complexion problems and how laser skin treatments can solve them.
Skin Redness and Flushing
Red flushing of the skin, visible veins, broken blood vessels, birthmarks and other red spots on the skin are some of the most common skin pigmentation concerns among both men and women. Broadband light (BBL) treatments such as BBL® HERO™ are some of the best laser treatments for this type of skin condition.
BBL lasers use specific wavelengths of light that are absorbed by the targeted broken blood vessel, red spot or other pigmented lesion. This eliminates the underlying source of the pigmentation on the surface, resulting in a smooth, even complexion.
Dark Spots
Dark spots on the skin can be caused by sun exposure, genetics, aging and other factors. Similarly to the way that laser and light treatments address redness, dark spots can be corrected with the use of a laser device such as BBL HERO.
Although you may see noticeable results after a single BBL session, most people see optimal results after a series of treatments. You might notice that dark spots begin to darken before they fade away over the next week. This is normal and a sign that your BBL treatment is working.
There is no downtime after BBL skin treatments, so you can resume your regular routine directly after your appointment.
Sun Damage
Prolonged exposure to UV rays from the sun or indoor tanning beds can show up on your skin in the form of dark spots, redness, uneven skin tone or a dull, rough texture. Fortunately, these common skin blemishes can also be treated with laser skin rejuvenation.
MOXI™ is a type of non-ablative fractional laser that can correct initial signs of sun damage before they worsen. Because of this prejuvenation benefit, MOXI often works best in combination with BBL HERO to both prevent sun damage from worsening and to treat existing signs of sun damage on the skin.
Uneven Skin Texture
A rough, uneven skin texture can be caused by a number of factors, including exposure to the sun, heat or cold, dry air. When the skin’s texture becomes rough and uneven, light is unable to reflect off it, creating a dull, lackluster appearance rather than a bright, radiant glow.
MOXI laser treatments are an excellent choice to improve uneven skin tone without downtime or aggressive skin peeling. For an enhanced and longer lasting skin-brightening effect, MOXI and BBL HERO can be combined.
In many cases, multiple skin concerns can be treated simultaneously with laser rejuvenation treatments like MOXI, BBL HERO or a combination of both. Your laser provider can assess your skin, listen to your goals and develop a customized laser treatment plan for your unique needs.
Dr. Eric Mariotti, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is known throughout the East Bay for his genuine compassion and the remarkable results he creates. Women and men come to his plastic surgery practice in Concord because he is highly trained and experienced, and has a caring personality. His patients think of him as a down-to-earth guy who happens to be a talented plastic surgeon.
