Research has resulted in the discovery of a way to stimulate natural collagen production by the skin, by a certain wavelength of laser light. This has resulted in the laser treatment.

There is no burning and the procedure is painless, requiring no anesthesia. It does not wound the skin, there is no skin ablation, and there is no post treatment care. The majority of people cannot see any visible marks on their skin after the procedure.

Collagen stimulation and skin rejuvenation
In our younger years, collagen works to "plump up" the skin, but as we age, we lose collagen mostly through sun exposure, and fine lines and wrinkles begin to form.

Before the technique of laser stimulation of collagen production, doctors injected collagen to soften lines and create a more youthful appearance. While collagen injections offer immediate results, drawbacks include risk of allergic reaction, discomfort during treatment, cost and a need to re-treat every 4 to 6 months.

Skin rejuvenation by advanced laser technology
Collagen rejuvenation lasers have recently been developed and offer excellent results. There are several lasers which can increase collagen production.

However, the laser is preferred by patients and physicians because it requires only 1 to 2 treatments, rather than 3 to 6 as recommended for other lasers.

Additionally, it is also reported to be more specific which results in less trauma and can be described as painless, whereas other lasers can cause severe discomfort during treatment.

Laser collagen stimulation safe and painless
The laser collagen replenishment is safe, painless and convenient, approved by the US FDA. It takes just minutes, and you can return to your busy day immediately, unlike many other older laser treatments.

The result is smoother, younger looking skin.

How laser collagen rejuvenation works to reduce wrinkles and lines
The laser uses a specific frequency of yellow laser light to stimulate your own natural collagen growth. The procedure is non-ablative, which means it does not cut or burn the outermost layer of skin. Instead, it targets the layers of collagen in the dermal layer of the skin beneath the skin's surface.

The majority of patients cannot see any visible marks on the face after the procedure. Successful treatment areas include the forehead, vertical lip lines, lip enhancement, smile lines and crow's feet. Additional treatment areas include the neck and hands.

Patients experience a visible reduction in wrinkles and fine lines beginning about 30 days after treatment. Improvements continue for up to 90 days at which time the improvement is maintained.

Depending on the severity of wrinkling and the area to be treated, additional treatments may be desirable.

No downtime, no bruising, no visible side effects

Normal treatment time is between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the size of the area and the number of wrinkles to be treated. Patients experience a visible reduction in wrinkles and fine lines beginning about 30 days after treatment. Improvements continue for up to 90 days at which time the improvement is maintained.

Make-up or moisturizer may be applied immediately after treatment and patients are able to return to their normal activities including work or sports. Patients may participate in outdoor activites without fear of sensitivity to sunlight.

Successful treatment areas include smile lines, foreheads, vertical lip lines, lip enhancement and crow's feet. Additional treatment areas include the neck and hands.

One or two laser sessions are typical, but depending on the severity of wrinkling and the area to be treated, additional treatments may be desirable.

Other wrinkle reduction treatments for your skin .Wrinkles are also caused by loss of skin elasticity, lowered ability to retain moisture or secrete oil, and poor healing, as well as by habitual facial expressions and sleeping positions.

Laser skin resurfacing can reduce facial wrinkles and other kinds of irregularities, resulting in smoother skin. The laser technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin. Laser skin resurfacing removes skin very precisely, layer by layer, resulting in fewer problems with hypopigmentation (lightening of skin). However, after laser skin resurfacing, exposure to the sun must be avoided for a few months.

The specific laser used depends upon the kind and degree of resurfacing needed.