Reducing Wrinkles
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Doctor Eric Bernstein, MD, is a nationally recognized dermatologist. His office is located in Bryn Mawr, next to Philadelphia, Radnor, Villanova, Devon, Gladwyne, Ardmore, Haverford, Wynnewood, Narbeth, Rosemont, Penn Valley, Elkins Park, and New Hope. |
Non-Ablative Laser Treatment
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Non-ablative lasers are named to be in contrast
to the ablative (removing of skin) lasers. The ablative lasers are the carbon dioxide (CO 2 or Erbium:YAG lasers). These lasers strip off thin layers of skin leaving a very controlled wound behind. These wounds heal over a few days to a week resulting in a dramatic improvement in skin texture and appearance. However, with the ablative lasers there are significant down times and greater risks than are associated with the non-ablative lasers. The typical non-ablative lasers stimulate regeneration of new collagen without producing a wound. There is usually no down time associated with these lasers.
There are two main types of non-ablative lasers,
the vascular lasers and the infrared lasers. The vascular lasers
improve spider veins and redness, brown spots such as freckles,
enlarged pores and fine lines/wrinkles. The infrared lasers may
do a better job on enlarged pores and fine lines and wrinkles in
some cases, but do not address unwanted pigment or blood vessels.
Often a combination of these two types of lasers is the best approach
to treat photodamaged skin. These
lasers also do a great job of treating acne scarring.
To answer your specific questions or schedule a consultation, call Dr. Bernstein today at 610-581-7400.
Please also visit the Patient’s Guide to Wrinkles at http://www.wrinkles.org. The Patient’s Guide is an informational resource for skin rejuvenation treatment options, pricing and provides a list of pre-qualified providers nationwide.
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