WHAT IS LASER SKIN RESURFACING?

Laser skin resurfacing utilizes laser light that is applied to the skin to tighten it and reduce fine wrinkles.* It is most commonly used on the face.

HOW DOES THE LASER SKIN RESURFACING PROCEDURE WORKS?

“we use the venus versa Viva which has 160 needles that help make small channels on the skin that allow heat to penetrate the dermal layers of the skin inducing collagen production

CAN LASER SKIN RESURFACING BE COMBINED WITH OTHER PROCEDURES?

Laser skin resurfacing can be combined with other cosmetic procedures to help reach your skin rejuvenation goals.* Treatment with topical retinoids is recommended to maintain the results from your laser skin resurfacing treatment.* Also, Botox and dermal filler treatments can be incorporated to address wrinkles and volume loss to the face.* Depending on your individual goals, our providers can design a treatment plan to best address your needs.

WHAT IS THE BEST LASER FOR SKIN RESURFACING?

Your provider will determine the most appropriate laser for your skin resurfacing needs. At our center, we have a variety of lasers we use for laser skin resurfacing. Depending on your skin type and the areas to be treated, like the face or the neck, we will choose the laser best suited to your skin. It is important to note there is not necessarily one best laser for skin resurfacing. Given this fact, patients should make sure they receive treatment from experienced laser providers who can assess the best laser for their skin needs.

HOW LONG DOES A TREATMENT TAKE?

Patients should expect to be in the office for about 1 hour for the treatment. While the actual treatment itself only lasts for about 20 minutes, between checking in, going over treatment consents, and icing your skin post-treatment, patients will be in the office for about 1 hour.

Is It Painful?

Topical numbing cream will be applied to the face for 30 minutes to make the treatment painless