People with fine lines, crow's feet, or uneven texture who want smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Your provider reviews your skin, goals, and medical history to confirm candidacy and outline a plan.
Skin is cleansed, numbed, and treated with the laser over roughly 30–60 minutes.
Skin heals over about a week as new, smoother texture gradually reveals itself.
Skin appears pink or red, similar to a sunburn, right after treatment.
Skin may feel tight, flake, or peel as new surface layers form.
Redness fades and texture begins to look noticeably smoother.
Collagen remodeling continues, with full improvement in texture and fine lines becoming visible.
If you notice fine lines settling in around the mouth, forehead, or eyes, resurfacing can help smooth their appearance.
If crepey texture or fine lines around the eyes concern you, many clients see improvement in both tone and texture.
If years spent in the Lowcountry sun have left skin looking rough or dull, resurfacing helps reveal smoother, more even skin.
Most people feel warmth or mild stinging during treatment, which is managed with topical numbing cream and cooling. Deeper settings can feel more intense, so your provider adjusts the approach based on your comfort and goals.
Downtime typically ranges from a few days to about a week, depending on the depth of treatment. Skin is often pink or flaky during this time, and most people return to normal activities once visible peeling resolves.
Results often last one to two years, though this varies with skin type, sun exposure, and your skincare routine afterward. Periodic maintenance sessions can help extend the improvement.
Laser resurfacing is considered safe when performed by a trained provider who selects settings appropriate for your skin type. A consultation helps identify any factors that could affect safety or healing.
Both treatments improve texture and fine lines by triggering the skin's natural healing response. Laser resurfacing uses light energy and can address sun damage and tone more directly, while microneedling uses fine needles and tends to involve less downtime.
Many people see meaningful improvement after a single session, though some choose one to three sessions depending on the depth of treatment and their goals. Your provider can recommend a plan during your consultation.
Resurfaces skin texture and tone for a smoother, brighter complexion.
Targets scars, texture, and pores by resurfacing skin layer by layer.
Tiny needles spark your skin's own repair process for smoother texture and fewer scars.
Combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to firm skin and smooth texture with minimal downtime.