Mr Mattine · Treatment for facial wrinkles and skin irregularities
Laser Facial Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing treats facial wrinkles and skin irregularities such as blemishes and acne scarring, using the Era erbium laser.
Laser resurfacing
Treating the signs of wear on the skin
Laser resurfacing is a treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes or acne scarring.
With time and ageing, the outer layer of skin shows evidence of wear and tear. This presents as wrinkles, blemishes, sun damage and pigmentation.
The laser delivers short, concentrated pulses of light that gently remove damaged, scarred or wrinkled layers of skin. This stimulates collagen production and encourages skin regeneration, restoring a healthier, more youthful complexion.
The treatment
How treatment is carried out
Mr Mattine uses the Era, an erbium laser used for ablative skin rejuvenation. Treatment takes place either in his clinic or in hospital, depending on the extent of the treatment.
It can be done in the outpatient setting with topical anaesthetic cream, or under general anaesthesia when combined with other facial procedures such as a facelift or blepharoplasty.
You may hear a snapping sound or notice a slight stinging sensation during treatment. Afterwards the skin is likely to be red and needs to be well hydrated with frequent moisturiser for about 7 to 10 days.
The Era laser
Why this device is used
The Era is described as a versatile device for ablative skin rejuvenation, designed to treat skin evenly and keep damage to surrounding tissue low.
Treatment tailored to your skin
Each treatment is planned around the needs of your skin. Because the laser does not leave demarcation lines from thermal damage, partial areas can be treated.
Controlled depth
The depth of each pulse is precisely controlled, so the surface layer of skin is removed without damaging the deeper layer beneath it.
A single treatment session
The device is designed to achieve results in a single treatment session. Limiting damage to surrounding tissue helps healing.
Complete surface renewal
The aim is complete renewal of the surface layer of skin in one treatment, rather than a series of treatments with fractional devices.
Who it may suit
Candidates for laser resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is used for fine and medium depth facial wrinkles, shallow scars from acne, and skin that has not responded after a facelift.
Whether it is right for you, and whether it should be combined with another procedure, is discussed at consultation.
A treatment planned around your skin
Customised to what your skin needs.
At a glance
Key surgery facts
- Anaesthesia
- Topical anaesthetic cream in the outpatient setting, or general anaesthesia when combined with other facial procedures.
- Setting
- Mr Mattine's clinic or hospital, depending on the extent of treatment.
- Laser used
- The Era, an erbium laser.
Recovery
What to expect afterwards
What to expect after treatment.
- 01
During treatment
You may hear a snapping sound or notice a slight stinging sensation.
- 02
Redness and skin care
The skin is likely to be red afterwards. It needs to be well hydrated with frequent moisturiser for about 7 to 10 days.
The results
Surgery is ultimately judged not by its description, but by what it achieves.
Explore a selection of primary, revision and complex facial surgery cases performed by Mr Mattine.
Facial Laser
Frequently asked questions
It is a treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and skin irregularities such as blemishes or acne scarring. Pulses of light gently remove damaged, scarred or wrinkled layers of skin, stimulating collagen production and skin regeneration.
Refined results
Complementary procedures
A reputation built on results
Surgery is ultimately judged not by its description, but by what it achieves.
Explore a selection of primary, revision and complex facial surgery cases performed by Mr Mattine, then arrange a consultation in London or Birmingham.