What does laser resurfacing cost?

Laser skin resurfacing uses state-of-the-art technology to help patients address multiple issues, including scarring, wrinkles, creases and skin laxity so facial skin looks smoother, clearer and more youthful. Thanks to the range of laser types and treatment approaches available, including CO2 laser resurfacing and fractional laser treatments, laser resurfacing can be an ideal option for both men and women who want to turn back the clock on their skin and their appearance.

Laser Resurfacing Cost Factors

If you’re considering laser resurfacing, there are lots of factors to consider, and for most patients, one of the first questions they ask is, “How much will laser resurfacing cost?” The fact is, laser resurfacing costs can vary significantly from patient to patient depending on the type of treatment, the extent of the treatment and other factors. For instance, ablative resurfacing – procedures that remove the uppermost layers of skin to reveal “new” skin underneath – can be much more expensive than non-ablative procedures that deliver the laser energy through the skin to reach the deeper layers without removing skin.

Non-ablative treatments can be a great solution for reducing wrinkles and tightening skin, but they may not be the ideal choice for patients with more substantial damage. In that case, while the lower cost of a non-ablative procedure may seem tempting, chances are it’s not going to provide the best results.

Making Treatment Affordable

According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the cost of laser wrinkle reduction treatments range from about $1,100 to around $3,000, depending on the type of procedure being performed and the extent of the treatment itself.

PRP Injections for wrinkles?

Dermal fillers and injectables like BOTOX and Dysport can do wonders to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, but what if you want something to treat other signs of aging, like changes in skin tone and texture that can leave your face looking worn and tired? If that sounds appealing to you, PRP injection could be a good solution.

What is PRP?

Blood is composed of many elements, including red and white blood cells, plasma (the liquid portion of blood) and platelets. Platelets in turn contain important growth factors that help skin heal after being damaged. PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma, an enriched blood product that’s made from your own blood and contains five times – or more – the normal number of platelets.

In PRP injections, a sample of your own blood is processed to concentrate the number of platelets. Then this concentrated product is reinjected throughout the face to promote a natural healing response that helps reduce the damage caused by aging, restructuring skin so it looks and feels more resilient. If that treatment sounds familiar, you might know it by its “other” name – the vampire facial – made popular after celebrity Kim Kardashian went public with her own treatments a few years ago.

Once PRP is injected into your skin, it stimulates the production of collagen to form a stronger scaffolding for skin to reverse damage and reduce laxity that contributes to wrinkles and changes in texture. One of the main advantages of PRP injection is that because it uses your own blood, there’s no risk of allergic reactions that can occur with other types of injectables.

PRP injections use very thin needles so discomfort is minimized, and treatments take under a half hour to complete. Afterwards, your skin may appear pinkish or sunburned for two or three days. You should begin to see initial results in about a month as new collagen forms.

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Halo Laser and Aesthetic Medicine is a top-ranked provider of PRP cosmetic dermatology treatments for men and women. To learn if PRP is right for you, schedule an evaluation today.