Laser Skin Rejuvenation or Fillers: Which Is Right for You?

Laser Skin Rejuvenation or Fillers: Which Is Right for You?

The difference between laser skin rejuvenation and fillers is the procedure. However, both treatments help improve the appearance of your skin.

What Is Laser Skin Rejuvenation?

Laser skin rejuvenation treats small facial defects. There are two common types of this treatment. They are ablative and non-ablative. 

The ablative laser focuses on removing the epidermis and heating the dermis. This helps stimulate the growth of new collagen fibers on the skin. The non-ablative laser does not injure or remove your epidermis. Instead, the laser works by stimulating collagen growth.

Situations Ideal for Laser Skin Rejuvenation

This treatment is effective in removing or reducing wrinkles and lines and tightening flabby skin. It rejuvenates the elasticity and resilience of your skin. The treatment does this by remoisturizing your collagen fibers. It encourages your body to continue producing collagen naturally. The non-ablative option is low-risk and relatively painless. It also has little to no downtime post-treatment.

Side Effects of Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Like many other cosmetic procedures, this treatment also has the potential for side effects. Some are hyperpigmentation, burning sensations, redness, bumps, and scars. You can also develop rashes, swellings, and skin infections.

Healing from laser treatment takes between three to ten days. The size of the treatment area and the depth of the procedure dictates your recovery time.

What Are Fillers?

Fillers are injections with chemicals that help rejuvenate the focus area. They help improve the appearance of your skin by filling in wrinkles and hollow lines. There are different types of fillers, each with its effects.

Situations Ideal for Fillers

Injectable fillers work differently from laser skin rejuvenation. They replace lost hyaluronic acid and collagen. This helps restore your skin’s plumpness and resilience. 

Fillers are ideal for persons who have wrinkles resulting from lost subcutaneous fat. They also work best on parts of your face that seem hollow. These include your lower cheeks and under your eyes. They are also effective when you want to reduce the folds in the skin. The folds can be between the edges of your mouth and nose. 

Fillers can also help smooth out the fine lines around your lips and eyes. They have a more natural look than laser rejuvenators, especially when you need to tighten loose skin. This is because they tighten loose skin by compensating for lost volume. Laser skin rejuvenation only tightens the baggy skin, sometimes giving it an unnatural appearance.

Side Effects of Fillers

Apart from feeling the fillers under your skin, they are safe for most people. Yet, side effects may happen in rare situations. Some of these side effects include itching, skin rash, or pimple-like flareups. 

Fillers can also cause redness, swelling, bruising, or bleeding around the treated area. 

What to Do Before Choosing a Procedure

Fillers and laser skin rejuvenation procedures both have their advantages and disadvantages. It is important to consult a physician before going for any cosmetic procedure. Your medical history is important, and that is what they will need before clearing you for the procedure.

For more on laser skin rejuvenation and fillers, visit Weston Med Spa & Cosmetic Surgery at our office in Weston, Florida. You can call (954) 507-4494 today to schedule an appointment.