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Explore your options for dermatology laser treatments at our Walnut Creek laser center

The appearance of your skin has a direct effect on your confidence. If the signs of age and sun damage have begun to concern you, there are many good reasons to consider your options for skin rejuvenation. Dermatology laser treatments help men and women of all ages address cosmetic concerns, and patients who visit Walnut Creek dermatologist, Dr. Christine Lee, benefit from her expansive knowledge of innovative therapies.

Explore your options for dermatology laser treatments

Ablative or non-ablative?

There are two popular methods of rejuvenating the skin with laser therapy: ablative and non-ablative. Which you choose comes down to personal preference as well as the concerns that you wish to address.

  • Non-ablative skin resurfacing. This method of treatment is the gentler of the two, and is appealing to patients who are interested in non-wounding, no-downtime procedures. Non-ablative treatments involve heating the subcutaneous tissues beneath the skin’s surface with precise wavelengths of energy. When heat is absorbed by tissues and cells, activity such as collagen synthesis increases. Due to the minimalist nature of non-ablative lasers, multiple treatments are necessary to achieve dramatic results. Each session targets collagen remodeling, which progressively improves the tone, texture, and tautness of the skin.
  • Ablative skin resurfacing. Ablative laser devices actually create a type of wound on superficial tissue by vaporizing the uppermost layer of skin. Topical numbing medication is used to ensure a comfortable process, but it is necessary to take some time off after this treatment. Over about a week’s time, swelling, redness, and peeling will occur as old cells are replaced. Because ablative resurfacing targets superficial cells, this treatment minimizes discoloration such as sun spots. It may also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Because skin ages as a result of environmental and intrinsic factors, rejuvenating treatments may be scheduled a few times a year, or more frequently depending on the aggressiveness of the laser device. Periodic treatments complement your normal skin care routine, enabling you to enjoy lasting youthfulness.

If your skin is not up to your expectations, it’s time to seek a rejuvenating treatment designed around your needs. Call The Skin and Laser Treatment Center to discuss your options for skin rejuvenation with Dr. Lee.

Dr. Christine Lee

Dr. Min-Wei Christine Lee

Dr. Christine Lee is a Board-certified Dermatologist with sub-specialties in laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, facial plastic reconstruction, and dermatologic surgery. She leads The Skin And Laser Treatment Institute as its Director and serves as Clinical Faculty for the Department of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Patients travel from across the globe for her expertise, and Dr. Lee has trained thousands of stateside and international doctors.

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