Deep Laser Skin Resurfacing

Deep laser skin resurfacing can be uncomfortable, but your provider will ensure that your experience is as smooth and pain-managed as possible. A topical anesthetic is applied before treatment, and in some cases, additional numbing methods or mild sedation may be used, especially for larger or more intensive sessions. Patients often describe the sensation as a concentrated heat or snapping feeling on the skin. After the procedure, it’s normal to feel a lingering warmth, redness, or mild stinging similar to a sunburn for the first few days.

Many patients see significant improvement after just one deep laser treatment. However, a series of treatments may be recommended depending on your skin’s condition, the severity of damage, or the extent of scarring and texture irregularities. In some cases, maintenance treatments, administered once or twice a year, can help preserve and enhance your results in the long term.

Initial results can begin to appear as soon as the skin heals (usually within 7 to 10 days), when redness subsides and your fresh skin begins to emerge. However, the most dramatic improvements in skin tone, texture, and tightness continue to develop over the following 2 to 3 months as collagen remodeling takes place beneath the surface. Patience pays off with deep laser resurfacing, as the long-term benefits, including a glow, smoothness, and firmness, can continue to improve even several months after treatment.

Yes, deep laser resurfacing can be safely and effectively combined with other aesthetic treatments depending on your goals and skin health. Many patients choose to pair it with wrinkle relaxers, such as BOTOX, dermal fillers, or microneedling treatments, to address multiple concerns in a more comprehensive way. However, timing and planning are essential, and your provider will help create a treatment schedule that maximizes results while allowing your skin sufficient time to heal properly between procedures.

Common side effects include redness, swelling, itching, flaking, or scabbing as the skin heals. In rare cases, patients may experience prolonged redness, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, or scarring, especially if post-care instructions aren’t carefully followed. Infection is also a rare but possible complication. The experience level of your aesthetic provider plays a crucial role in minimizing these risks, which is why it’s essential to trust your care to a team like ours, where attention to detail and patient safety are prioritized at every step.