[Doctor's Column] Does Laser Treatment Thin Skin? Debunking a Common Misconception

 

Common Misconceptions About Laser Treatments

Among those considering laser treatment, The question, “I heard that laser treatment makes your skin thinner?” There are many cases where this is done. So today, I will point out one of the most common misconceptions about laser treatment and calmly explain the medical truth about it.

 

Does the laser shave off the skin and make it thinner?

Many people misunderstand lasers as something that 'cuts or burns the skin'. Of course, some ablative lasers do have a process to smooth out the skin surface, The principles of the pigment, elasticity, and redness lasers that are mainly used recently are different.

 

The Real Principle of Lasers: Selective Stimulation

The laser is Selective damage calculated with extreme precision to target areas within the skin (▲pigment ▲blood vessels ▲collagen layer) Our skin actively produces new cells, collagen, and elastic fibers to repair damage and provide healthy stimulation. This is similar to strength training. When exercise causes microscopic damage to muscles, the body repairs and builds stronger muscles. Laser treatment provides a 'healthy workout' to the dermis layer of the skin. It is the same as .

 

Laser treatments make skin healthy and thicker. ❙ Source: Clipart Korea

 

Conclusion: Lasers are not a skin-thinning procedure.

In fact, proper laser treatment can make your skin healthier and thicker. As a result, The skin does not become thinner, but rather the dermis becomes thicker and denser, making it healthier and more elastic. It becomes.

① Collagen remodeling

Destroys old collagen that has decreased and degenerated due to aging, Create new, strong collagen It increases the density of the skin by inducing .

② Increased elasticity

Responsible for skin elasticity Promotes regeneration of elastic fibers (elastin) It prevents sagging skin and restores its elasticity.

③ Strengthening the skin barrier

It improves the overall skin condition by promoting the regeneration cycle of healthy cells and protects against external stimuli. Strengthens the skin's protective barrier function.

 

Key Prerequisites: 'Treatment within standard range' and 'Aftercare'

Of course, there is a prerequisite: the individual ▲Skin type ▲Thickness ▲Aging degree ▲Presence of skin disease, and treatment within a safe range You should. Also, post-treatment care is a very important factor that determines the effectiveness of the treatment. Exercise with laser Moisturizing, regenerative care, and UV protection to help the skin recover well You must do it thoroughly.

 

👉 A closing line from an expert

Now, let go of your vague fears. Laser treatment is no longer a procedure that irritates the skin. Scientific 'skin rehabilitation exercise' that awakens your skin's natural strength. If you are curious about a healthy treatment plan that is perfect for your skin, please visit us and consult with a specialist.

 

※ This article provides general information about laser treatment. It does not recommend any specific treatment or guarantee its effectiveness, and is not a substitute for consultation with a specialist.

 

Maypure Clinic Cheonan Branch Director Ahn Byeong-chan

Graduated from Chungnam National University College of Medicine
· Bundang Cha Hospital Resident

· (Former) Director of Hansarang Hospital

 

· Regular member of the Korean Society of Dermatology
· Regular member of the Korean Society of Laser Dermatology and Hair Loss

· Restylane Expert Member

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