Laser Skin Resurfacing

Fractional laser resurfacing treatments are generally quick, lasting around 30 minutes to an hour. The length of the procedure depends on how many areas of the face, neck or chest are being treated.

Patients can expect one to three treatments to achieve desired results. Patients with acne scarring may require more than one treatment. The exact number of treatments varies and depends on the needs of the patient and factors such as age, skin type, etc.

Fractional laser resurfacing side effects are mild and can include some swelling or redness after the procedure. In rare cases, patients experience some bruising, which can take up to 2 weeks to go away.

Visible results from fractional resurfacing laser treatments can vary. There are essentially two stages of results: immediate and progressive. Immediately after your first laser treatment your skin will feel smoother, look brighter and the tone will become more even. Your skin will continue to improve over the next six months as the deeper layers of skin continue to improve.

The results of the laser treatment are long lasting, but not permanent. The better you take care of your skin and protect it from the sun, the longer the results will last. You might need future touch-up treatments to keep your skin looking its best.

The results of the laser treatment are long lasting, but not permanent. The better you take care of your skin and protect it from the sun, the longer the results will last. You might need future touch-up treatments to keep your skin looking its best.

Downtime after a fractional resurfacing laser treatment varies. Right after the procedure your skin will appear red and slightly swollen, but this will fade. Additionally, many patients experience some skin peeling within the first week after the treatment.

Many patients compare laser resurfacing treatments to being snapped with a rubber band combined with heat. To minimize the discomfort or pain a topical anesthetic is applied prior to the procedure. Additionally, we often will give patients some oral medication to relieve anxiety during the procedure.

After the treatment some patients experience a tingling sensation similar to that of sunburn, but this normally goes away within a few hours. Each treatment is tailored to the patient’s needs. All of the patients expectations will be discussed in detail during the consultative process prior to the procedure.

The cost of fractional laser resurfacing varies depending on what laser is used and the size of the area that is being treated. We would be more than happy to give you a personalized laser resurfacing treatment plan and the exact cost during a free consultation at the Laser and Skin Care Center.