According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, laser skin resurfacing treatments are soaring while the economy sinks. Wrinkle proof and recession proof seem to go hand in hand.

"These laser procedures are looking to be recession proof," according to a statement from the academy. Over the past three years, there has been a significant increase in both males (456%) and females (215%) electing to have laser resurfacing, the academy points out.
The full story is available at the AACS website at: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/aacs/36867/

So while people are struggling to pay their mortgage and keep their family afloat, this AACS study shows that 'staying young' is still a top priority for many, as long as the options are affordable and effective. Aesthetic and cosmetic technology is advancing very quickly and offering the public more choices for safe, effective and affordable innovative treatments.

So why do treatments like laser skin resurfacing with the SmartXide DOT CO2 laser continue to be profitable and successful? A few reasons are key. DOT Therapy, for instance is affordable and requires minimal downtime. Its design allows for control and versatility to treat each individual patient's challenge, usually in one treatment. DOT Therapy can be performed in 20 minutes and patients can return to normal activity right away. Within 3-4 days, new healthy skin is already coming to the surface, and patients can be out in public without embarrassing 'crusting' or bleeding. Patients see results quickly. So for now, as long as DOT Therapy and other minimally invasive cosmetic procedures remain affordable and successful, the demand will continue to be strong.