The use of the carbon dioxide laser (CO2) for laser skin resurfacing has dropped recently, despite being popular for many years. This is due mainly to risks of scarring and changes in pigments from thermal damage to the skin.

With the New Erbium laser, you can get the same positive results without most of the negative complications. The new Sciton MicroLaser Peel will help immensely with wrinkles, sun-damage, and tone. This treatment first started at pioneering centers such as AesthetiCare.

When the skin is treated with the Sciton Erbium laser, a clean, layer-by-layer vaporization of the skin occurs. The undesired skin literally evaporates due to the high water content of the epidermis. The laser is, therefore, best-suited for those skin conditions which are superficial in nature, such as fine lines and wrinkles, blotchiness (or dark and light patches), keratoses (pre-cancers), scaling, acne scarring, etc. The skin in these conditions is resurfaced or "rejuvenated" by the vaporizing action of the laser.

The procedure is quick and virtually pain-free. The initial healing process takes place over 2-7 days depending on the depth of the peel. The result is younger looking "new" skin. Because the Sciton Erbium laser is so precise, the risk of scarring or other complications (such as infection) is minimized. Also, it is typical for a patient to return to his or her regular work or social activities almost right away.

AesthetiCare offers a wide variety of depths of laser peels depending on your needs and schedule. The MicroLaser Peel is ideal for the face, neck, chest, and hands. The overall improvement of the skin can be truly amazing.

During your complimentary consultation, the experts at AesthetiCare will thoroughly examine your skin and discuss with you what type of comprehensive skincare program will deliver the optimum results for you.