Carbon Laser Peel     
                              

Minimally invasive skin resurfacing treatments help improve the appearance of the skin. In 2020, almost two million Americans got either a chemical peel or a laser treatment. These procedures are often effective, affordable, and only require a quick appointment to complete. There’s a wide variety of laser treatments and peels to choose from depending on what your skincare goals are.‌‌

Resurfacing treatments are classified in three ways: superficial, medium, and deep. The difference between them has to do with how many layers of skin the treatment penetrates. Superficial treatments deliver modest results with minimal recovery time. Treatments that go further below the surface of the skin have more dramatic results, but the recovery is more complicated.

One popular option for mild to moderate skin issues is a carbon laser peel. A carbon laser peel is a superficial treatment that helps with acne, enlarged pores, oily skin, and uneven skin tone. They’re sometimes called carbon laser facials.

Despite the name, a carbon laser peel isn’t a traditional chemical peel. Instead, we uses a carbon solution and laser to create the peeling effect. The lasers don’t penetrate the skin too deeply, so there’s very little recovery time. The treatment takes about 30 minutes, and you can resume regular activity right away.

What Does a Carbon Laser Peel Treat?

The carbon laser peel is effective for treating acne. The whole process works to eliminate oil, debris, and bacteria in the pores, which are often causes of acne. Doctors find that it can clear up existing acne and prevent new breakouts from occurring for weeks or months.‌

You may need multiple treatments to see effects on acne. The treatment is non-irritating, so it doesn’t make inflamed skin feel worse during treatment. You can repeat carbon laser peels as necessary without negative side effects.‌‌

In addition to treating acne, carbon laser peels may also improve:

• Signs of premature aging
• Dull complexion, tone, and texture
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Oily skin
• Dark spots
• Mild acne scars

Lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colors with a high-intensity light beam. Dark tattoo pigment absorbs all laser wavelengths, making it the easiest color to treat.

Please schedule a consultation to evaluate your tattoo and advise you on the process. The number of treatments you will need will depend on the age, size, and color(s) of your tattoo. The color of your skin, as well as how deep the tattoo pigment goes, will also affect the removal technique.

What to expect during a laser tattoo removal session:

1. Cover eyes protective eye shields.
2. The technician will test your skin’s reaction to the laser to determine the most effective energy for treatment.
3. The technician uses the laser to pass pulses of intense light through the top layers of your skin that will be absorbed by the tattoo pigment only.

Smaller tattoos will require fewer pulses while larger ones will need more to remove them. In either case, to completely get rid of a tattoo, it will take several treatments. After each visit, your tattoo should become progressively lighter.

Laser tattoo removal is uncomfortable, but most patients don’t need anesthesia. Depending on the location of your tattoo, you may want to apply a topical anesthesia cream.

After the treatment, cold compress can be used to reduce discomfort,  and apply an antibiotic cream or ointment and bandage to protect it. You should also be sure it’s covered with sunblock when you’re outside.