When Skincare Gets Bumpy, Laser Skin Resurfacing Has Your Back

When people consider laser skin resurfacing, they may think it can help soften the signs of aging on a person’s face. And yes, they would be right. Laser resurfacing can help with skin damage, fine lines, and uneven skin color on the face.

But it’s also a great answer for other skin problems for the rest of the body. Several skin ailments on the backside can benefit from a laser resurfacing treatment. Truncal acne, or back acne, is a common skin condition affecting up to 85% of the population. It can also spread to the shoulders, upper chest, and neck. This kind of acne is considered one of the top ten prevalent diseases worldwide. The Dermatology Times details the reasons for Truncal acne and possible solutions. If there is heavy scarring, bumpiness, and discoloration from a significant amount of past back acne, a laser treatment will help smooth and even the skin’s tone.

Lasers can also help with age spots. For those who are fair skinned a cute little smattering of freckles on the back can turn into several large, dark moles and age spots. For men who spend their weekends shirtless or women who like backless clothing, this could be embarrassing. A laser treatment can lighten these types of age spots so they blend in with the rest of the constellation. Lasers can remove warts, skin tags and skin lesions. They can also smooth out patches of hard little skin bumps called keratosis. And finally, we all know sun damage is common for people living in sunny states like California. For San Mateo and Bay Area locals who spent too much time baking in the sun in their younger years, they may have changed their ways. And if they are ready to commit, laser skin resurfacing could be the right choice for them too.

Fall and Winter are laser skin resurfacing season in the San Mateo area

Mature Bay Area residents might regret all those years slathering on coconut body oil and laying out in the sunshine. They may have had a bout with skin cancer, and it was enough to make them change their ways. Or the dry, wrinkled skin from sun damage offers an appearance that does not match how one feels inside. For those ready to schedule a laser skin resurfacing session in Foster City, San Mateo, or Burlingame, fall and winter months are considered “laser season.” Because laser-treated skin is hypersensitive to the sun’s rays. The shorter days and white winter light make it easier for people to stay out of the sun. It’s been noted that people can have light-sensitive skin for up to a year after a laser treatment. For those who are ready to permanently say goodbye to their sun-worshipping days, a laser procedure may be the answer to a new future. And we want to be clear, Bay Area residents can get laser treatments any time of the year! They just need to be mindful, wear SPF30 protection or higher and try to remain in the shade.