Skin Texture and Resurfacing with Aerolase ERA
Rough skin texture can be the result of a very large range of conditions.
What is the treatment for improved skin texture in dry and sallow skin?
The natural ageing process can result in a reduction in the hyaluronic acid content. Hyaluronic acid is able to carry large numbers of water molecules and provides skin with its youthful, hydrated, plump feel. The natural reduction in hyaluronic acid can give your skin a sallow, tired and rough feeling.
Hyaluronic acid levels can be replaced with skin boosters of hyaluronic acid. Regenerative Medicine techniques also increase the production of hyaluronic acid. Topical application of serums and creams cannot normally replenish hyaluronic acid as the hyaluronic acid molecules are much too large to penetrate the top surface of the skin (stratum corneum).
What is the treatment for improved skin texture in acne and acne scarring?
Active and inflamed acne can result in areas of skin that are inflamed and thickened with sore texture. Active acne needs to be treated first before improvements in skin texture can be sought. Acne that has resolved can often leave behind scarring. Treatment of scarring with Sylfirm X (Radio Frequency Microneedling) and E50 Exosome can improve the skin’s appearance as well as texture. Deeper chemical peels with a ZO controlled depth blue peel has a moderate levelling effect and can help to improve skin texture. Stabilisation and maintenance of skin health with a ZO skin care regime and regular exfoliating and scrubbing will also aid improvement in skin texture. Indeed it is important to note that those susceptible to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (darker skin types) require excellent preconditioning of skin prior to any deep chemical peel treatment.
What is skin resurfacing?
Skin resurfacing involves the removal of variable amounts of the superficial layers of the skin to yield smoother skin. Skin resurfacing can be achieved using mechanical or chemical means. Mechanical microdermabrasion can yield moderate skin resurfacing results but multiple sessions are needed. Chemical peels can provide a levelling effect as well as aid in skin tightening. With appropriate preconditioning for at least six weeks, excellent results can be achieved. It is always important to attempt to anticipate the potential for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in susceptible individuals.
Aerolase ERA Elite Skin Resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing is considered the gold standard option for rejuvenation of the skin’s texture, tone and elasticity, especially when it comes to the face. For many years Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Lasers, with a wavelength of 10600nm, have been the only laser available for laser skin rejuvenation but is associated with significant side effects especially in skin of colour including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, painful treatment sessions and a prolonged downtime.
The Aerolase Era Elite is an Erbium:YAG high precision 2940 nm laser that delivers a high energy beam in a safe fashion. The Era is able to perform fully ablative treatments with less pain, shorter downtime and safely in all skin types. It utilises a gentle 300-microsecond pulse duration. The Era allows for precision targeting of different areas of the face and body with the ability to tailor the depth of laser penetration for different areas.
The Aerolase Era Elite is an ablative laser. An ablative laser vapourises the top layer of the skin (epidermis) resulting in rejuvenation as a result of re-epithelialisation of the skin and the stimulation of new collagen.
Resurfacing with LESS pain and downtime
The Era Elite can correct a variety of imperfections to reveal more youthful-looking skin. The Era can improve tone and texture, shrink large pores, reduce rhytides and wrinkles as well as fade sun damage.
Offers full treatment control
The Era Elite provides precise depth control to tailor treatments to each patient’s needs. The Era can perform a superficial ablation for refreshing and smoothing the skin and is great for large pores and uneven skin texture. Medium ablation is perfect for minimal to moderate sun damage. A deep ablation is able to completely renew the skin’s epidermis and gives dramatic results ideal for deeper lines, skin growths and scars, especially acne scars.
Rejuvence Philosophy
At Rejuvence we are able to offer a number of alternatives for the treatment and improvement of poor skin texture. We are always keen to engage in discussion with our clients regarding the best treatment approaches that will provide a realistic improvement as well as being mindful of potential complications. Chemical peels are an excellent, almost universal, treatment option for poor skin texture, regardless of cause. However, we are passionate about the need for adequate preconditioning of skin with good quality evidence based skin cream preparations.
Active rosacea results in sebaceous gland hyperplasia (increased swelling of sebaceous glands). This results in regions of skin that are sore and thickened. Active control of the disease is required including sebum (oil) control and inflammation. Use of an appropriate skin care regime alongside 4 to 5 monthly sessions of Dermalux LED phototherapy will help to control the condition. This will in turn yield improvement in skin texture.
Active dermatitis and eczema can result in dry skin with a rough texture. Control of the condition with topical steroids supplemented with Dermalux LED phototherapy will improve skin texture. Once this has settled superficial peels such as the ZO Invisipeel or ZO Stimulation Peel will result in improvements in skin texture. Good skin health is required prior to any resurfacing with superficial chemical peels.
