Laser skin resurfacing with ActiveFX laser gets rid of facial age and stress indicators without putting the patients in peril
. Incisions and injections have no role in the procedure. Unlike other resurfacing methods that can result to collateral damage, the ActiveFX laser does not add injury to the face. People also experience little to no pain during ActiveFX peels. Moreover, the ActiveFX laser treatment is also very convenient. The procedure does not require a long recovery time. A maximum of two days is all it takes for the old layer of skin to completely peel off. All in all, complete recovery takes anywhere from five to seven days. For most cases, only a single treatment is needed because the effects of the procedure are semi-permanent.
Like all laser resurfacing procedures, ActiveFX laser treatments have risks as well. There is a possibility that the treated area would redden, swell or be infected by bacteria. The patient may also be left with scars after the treatment, but there are only a small number of cases wherein this happened. To lessen the unwanted effects of the treatment, one should not deviate from post-procedure orders. Smoking is restricted for ActiveFX laser treatment patients. The regular application of moisturizers may become necessary as well.
As always, it's best to speak with your cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist beforehand to make sure you've got realistic expectations.