Laser Treatments

If you go for an ablative CO2 laser such as Ultrapulse CO2 or Fraxel Re:pair, you could have stronger, more resilient skin and youthful collagen and elastic fiber stores for up to several years. We generally recommend a touch-up every 5-10 years to maintain the benefit. Light nonablative lasers are more convenient because they have no downtime. But they need to be repeated several times to get the same results as one ablative treatment. And we usually recommend a touch-up every six months to a year after you’ve attained the benefits you want, with those lasers. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who is an expert at rejuvenating the face with lasers.

You need to get more collagen into those scars so that they plump up and become more even with your skin. Resurfacing the skin with Fraxel improves overall tone and resilience. Microneedling helps break up the disordered collagen and stimulate fibroblastic function in your scars, which will vastly improve the look of your scars. For deeper scars, you may need some hyaluronic-acid-based dermal filler and/or a minor surgical subcision, too. Be sure to consult a board-certified dermatologist who has expertise in using multiple therapies to improve acne scars.

CO2 laser treatment is a laser resurfacing treatment that improves wrinkles, sun damage, scars, rough texture, and advanced signs of skin aging. It works by removing controlled layers of damaged skin and supporting hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production as the skin renews.

Patients are typically advised to avoid direct sun exposure, harsh exfoliants, retinoids, heat exposure, picking at the skin, and using non approved products while healing. Your dermatologist will provide specific aftercare instructions based on the laser used and the intensity of your treatment.

Comfort varies depending on the laser, treatment area, and depth of treatment. Many laser treatments use topical numbing, cooling, ProNox, or other comfort measures to make the experience more manageable. When deeper laser treatment requires additional support, Cosmetic Laser Dermatology also offers care in a fully accredited operating room setting with sedation when appropriate.

Laser treatment time varies based on the treatment area, device used, and depth of treatment. Some laser treatments may take as little as 15 minutes, while many appointments average approximately 30 to 45 minutes. More intensive procedures, such as laser resurfacing treatment, may take longer because they require additional preparation and recovery planning.

The best treatment for rosacea depends on whether the concern includes persistent redness, visible blood vessels, flushing, bumps, or thickened skin. For redness and visible vessels, treatments such as Vbeam laser or IPL may help reduce excess redness and support clearer, calmer looking skin. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, board-certified dermatologists evaluate each patient’s skin to determine which laser or light-based option is most appropriate.

The cost depends on the treatment area, the depth of resurfacing, the type of anesthesia used, and whether other procedures are included. A consultation at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology allows a board-certified dermatologist to evaluate your skin and provide pricing based on your recommended treatment plan.

The number of laser treatments depends on your skin concern, skin condition, treatment type, and desired outcome. Some patients may see visible improvement after one treatment, especially with more intensive options such as Take10 when they can accommodate about a week of downtime. For patients who prefer a lighter recovery experience, a series of less intensive laser skin rejuvenation treatments may be recommended over time to address pigmentation, redness, wrinkles, scars, or texture concerns.

Many laser treatments can be safely performed on a wide range of skin types when selected and performed by experienced board certified dermatologists. Cosmetic Laser Dermatology has extensive expertise treating skin of all colors and offers more than 60 laser, light, and energy devices, including options often used for skin of color such as PicoSure, PicoWay, UltraClear, RF microneedling, and other advanced technologies. Each treatment plan is based on your skin tone, concern, medical history, and risk of pigmentation changes to help achieve safer, more precise results.

Downtime depends on the type and intensity of the laser treatment. Lighter laser skin rejuvenation may involve mild redness for a few days, while deeper laser resurfacing treatment may require more recovery time as the skin heals and renews.

Yes, laser treatment is often combined with injectables, medical grade skincare, biostimulators, or skin tightening treatments such as Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, or Sofwave. Combination plans can address wrinkles, pigment, redness, texture, volume changes, and hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastic fiber production more completely. At Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, board-certified dermatologists design combination treatment plans to support natural looking results based on each patient’s skin concerns, goals, and recovery preferences.