Resurfacing Treatments

Resurfacing treatments tighten, rejuvenate, and smooth aging skin without the downtime of cosmetic surgery. At Ross Dermatology, medical dermatologists Kim Ross, MD, Ronald Davis, MD, and the team perform resurfacing treatments to take years off your appearance and promote clear, glowing skin. Call the nearest office in San Antonio, Seguin, or La Vernia, Texas, to make an appointment or book online today.

What are resurfacing treatments?

Resurfacing treatments are nonsurgical procedures that carefully remove the outer layers of your skin to expose the fresh, new skin underneath. As you age, the surface of your skin absorbs damage from sun exposure, makeup, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors.

This damage often results in fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and skin laxity, causing your skin to appear older and less vibrant.

What are the different types of resurfacing treatments?

Some of the most popular resurfacing treatments the Ross Dermatology team offers are:

Chemical peels

During a chemical peel, your specialist applies a solution to the surface of your skin, causing it to slough off over the coming days.

Laser skin resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing involves directing a focused beam of energy into your skin to carefully remove the top layer with precision. 

Microneedling

Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive treatment that creates micro-injuries in the skin with hair-thin needles. This process triggers your body’s healing response, which creates new collagen fibers to repair the damage.

Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy

Rather than a focused beam of light, IPL uses multiple wavelengths to treat broad areas of skin damage. IPL treatments are ideal for treating redness, rosacea, and sun damage.

Microdermabrasion and dermabrasion

Microdermabrasion and dermabrasion use handheld devices to exfoliate the top layer of skin. While microdermabrasion is a gentle treatment, dermabrasion is a more powerful procedure.

What are the benefits of resurfacing treatments?

When compared to traditional cosmetic surgery, resurfacing treatments offer many benefits, such as:

• Less downtime
• Skin rejuvenation
• No incisions or sutures
• Outpatient procedure
• Fewer fine lines and wrinkles
• Enhanced skin tone and texture
• Reduced pore size
• Healthier-looking skin

The team works with you to find the right procedure or combination of resurfacing treatments to revitalize your skin.

What skin concerns can resurfacing treatments address?

Resurfacing treatments may be right for you if you have:

• Brown spots
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damage
• Enlarged pores
• Broken blood vessels
• Redness
• Rosacea
• Skin laxity
• Acne scars
• Dull complexion

To learn more about the benefits of resurfacing treatments, make an appointment at Ross Dermatology by calling the nearest office or booking online today.