Any injury or trauma to the skin can cause the formation of scar tissue. A scar develops as your body’s natural response to healing after injury. The severity of this natural formation of scar tissue depends greatly on your age, ethnicity, depth of the injury and heredity. Common types of scars are stretch marks and pitting left behind from acne.
Stretch marks are your skin’s natural response to stress. Pregnancy, body building and extreme weight loss or gain cause your skin’s natural collagen and elastin to tear or breakdown leaving behind embarrassing marks which often turn white when they heal with textural differences from the surrounding skin.
Those who have had severe acne generally develop scarring. These scars can range from icepick scars, boxed scars, rolling scars and hypertrophic scars. Acne scars are often difficult to conceal and can greatly effect ones overall appearance and in turn self esteem.
At Bellair Laser Clinic we offer a number of procedure to treat scars. These procedures include , and . Multiple sessions are usually required for best results. Fraxel is especially great for those who have combination acne and acne scars since this treatment not only improves texture, the laser also reduces pore size. The Fraxel is effective for all skin types.
FRAXEL® LASER TREATMENT
Whether your skin concern is superficial or deep acne scars, surgical scars on the face and body or stretch marks, finally exists a treatment which does it all and actually works.
At Bellair Laser Clinics in Toronto we call the Fraxel® Laser the magic eraser since you will notice your skin transform. Fraxel® resurfaces the skin texture and complexion by producing thousands of tiny deep microscopic columns in the skin which are referred to as microscopic treatment zones (MTZ). These tiny treatment zones are surrounded by uninjured tissue. In other words, only a fraction of the skin is targeted, therefore, the skin is left intact which allows for quick wound healing. This treatment is ideal for those with moderate to deep surgical scars, stretch marks and acne scars.
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MICRODERMABRASION/CHEMICAL PEELS
Microdermabrasion and chemical peels are exfoliation treatments which gently resurface the skin. This exfoliation is performed with medical grade mineral crystals, diamond tip or with the use of different acids. This action removes dead and damaged cells at the skin's surface. By eliminating these surface cells, the skin is left soft and supple while forcing the regeneration of new skin cells. This treatment is ideal for mild scarring or uneven skin texture.
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LASER GENESIS
Laser Genesis is considered the most important breakthrough since IPL systems (Intensed Pulsed Light). Only Laser Genesis combines preferential heating of the microvasculature and gentle heating of the dermis to improve skin texture, shrink pore size, reduce diffused redness and decrease wrinkles. Those that have redness which often lies within a scar often see great results in evening out the skin tone as well as the texture. Multiple treatments are required for best results.
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Before beginning any skin treatment at
Bellair Laser Clinic, we encourage all clients to visit us for a complimentary skin consultation at any of our two convenient Toronto locations. At this time we will analyze your skin and provide recommendations for what treatment is best for you based on your skin’s needs and your personal goals for your skin.
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