Skin Resurfacing

Wondering how to improve the appearance of your skin without plastic surgery. Learn about the different types of chemical peels performed by plastic surgeons.

Do you have wrinkles but don’t want to have surgery? Have you wondered if laser resurfacing or laser peels are right for you? Learn more about the different methods of laser skin resurfacing to improve your skin.

Microdermabrasion can be a good way to improve the appearance of your skin without plastic surgery. Learn all about this type of skin resurfacing and how it’s different from dermabrasion.

Dermabrasion? Microdermabrasion? Laser Peel? Chemical Peel? Which type of skin resurfacing method is right for you? Read about it here.

Don't have the cash flow for skin resurfacing in a medical setting? Or do you just prefer to perform your beauty regimen in the privacy of your own home? Find out the latest at-home skin resurfacing remedies.

What’s the best home treatment for wrinkles – a wrinkle cream that contains retinoids such as Retin A, Tazorec, or Adapalene or a peel with a chemical such as glycolic acid?

Considering glycolic acid for skin resurfacing? Learn all about the glycolic acid peel as well as it's benefits and risks.

Wondering just how effective facial scrubs are at removing facial lines and wrinkles? Read about their effectiveness here!

Wondering just how effective at-home microdermabrasion is at improving facial lines and wrinkles? Read about it's effectiveness here!

Laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, is one of the most powerful anti-aging tools at the plastic surgeon's disposal. Similar to a chemical peel or dermabrasion procedure, it helps reduce or eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scars, and more while it helps to tighten the skin. However, it offers some advantages over these earlier methods of skin resurfacing.

Chemical peels are a time-tested way to rejuvenate the look of your skin. However, the associated downtime and discomfort, along with the risks of scarring and/or hyperpigmentation, can discourage many people from seeking this sort of treatment. This About.com video shows a kinder, gentler option.