While we’re experiencing hot fun in the summertime, many patients shy away from aesthetic laser treatments. “Laser treatment season is in the winter,” some say.
Sure, there remains powerful truth to that, especially when you’re talking about old-school ablative resurfacing lasers. Those types of treatments call for full-on sun isolation. However, current technology and strategic planning unlock a contemporary approach.
Your friends at Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics offer a full range of the latest and most trusted laser treatments and can assure you that it’s still laser season, even in the middle of June. Here are three reasons why:
The Evolution of Summer-Safe, Next-Gen Technology
As long as patients choose the correct type of laser and time it just right, they can experience great results during the summer. Today’s non-ablative fractional lasers can avoid the outer layer of the skin and go straight for the deep tissue. This means they don’t leave the skin surface open or raw like traditional ablative systems. However, because your skin is actively healing underneath, it will still be temporarily hyper-sensitive to UV light and require post-procedure sun protection.
Olansky Dermatology offers non-ablative options such as Clear + Brilliant or more gentle ablative choices like Tetra CoolPeel. These advanced systems are less aggressive and come with significantly shorter recovery times. Non-ablative or gentle ablative laser treatments are great ways to experience skin rejuvenation, pigment correction, or collagen stimulation during the warmer months. However, it’s important to keep the healing skin out of direct sunlight and heavily sunscreened for seven to 14 days post-procedure.
Is Summer the Right Time for Laser Treatments on Hidden Body Areas?
The answer is a resounding, “yes!” June is the right spot on the calendar to focus on body areas that can be easily or naturally covered by clothing. Think sections such as the torso, the bikini line, or underarms, body scar minimization, and hair removal. Having an uninterrupted summer timeline can be beneficial for those and other treatments. For example, since hair growth takes place in cycles, Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics suggests patients receive a consistent series of sequential hair removal treatments to catch follicles at the perfect stage for maximum reduction.
Proactive Defense Against Summer Damage
Unfortunately, sun damage happens, but you don’t have to wait until fall to treat it. Some clinical studies show that low-energy, non-ablative lasers have a softer touch. Instead of stripping the whole surface of the skin, they treat it in microscopic columns. This can be a safe way to clear early sun damage during the summer without disrupting seasonal plans.
Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics: Your Summer Laser Treatment Advisors
Is a laser treatment during the summer right for you? The board-certified dermatologists at Olansky Dermatology & Aesthetics will help you make a decision by screening for active tans, recent sun exposure, photosensitizing medications, and other factors. To learn more, schedule an appointment online.
