Laser resurfacing is a tool of cosmetic surgeons that has been perfected over the years. Lasers typically are used to even out imperfections of the skins, such as wrinkles, brown spots and acne scars.
The Trouble with CO2 Lasers
DOT Laser therapy is proving a more effective and much less traumatic tool for skin rejuvenation than the CO2 lasers utilized in the past. The older lasers treated the skin’s complete surface area, causing a lengthy recovery period, substantial pain and considerable skin reddening. Also, CO2 lasers were not helpful for non-facial skin areas such as the neck and chest; the skin in these areas is simply to delicate for the harshness of this treatment.
A New Gold Standard in Laser Therapy
For many cosmetic surgeons, DOT therapy is the new gold standard for facial resurfacing. DOT therapy is a major step forward in #skinResurfacing" skin resurfacing . The new process specifically targets CO2 laser energy to select facial areas or non-facial regions, such as the neck and chest. DOT therapy treats sun damage, acne scarring wrinkles, and fine lines. Unique from other skin correcting lasers, the DOT system’s approach is to work in a customized pattern of miniscule dots--rather than treating healthy skin along with the damaged skin.
A Targeted Approach to Laser Therapy
After a patient undergoes DOT therapy, microscopic perforations in the thousands promote new collagen to develop and improve skin’s texture and tone. DOT Therapy does not impact the skin that surrounds these perforations; instead, it promotes regeneration of the epidermis, bringing about a fresher look. Even though DOT therapy is quite new, benefits have already been demonstrated to physicians and multiple patients. The recovery period is very short. Patients can typically return to normal activities after 2-3 days. And pain, discomfort, and redness are kept to a minimum when compared to the old CO2 procedure.
Physicians, too, see benefits in DOT therapy usage. They particularly enjoy the greater control that the DOT Therapy’s new technology gives them as they work to customize their laser treatments to meet the specific needs of each patient.
One important feature of DOT therapy is that any associated pain is so minimal that only a topical anesthetic is needed for the treatment. Patients also enjoy having the ability to apply makeup directly after the procedure.
