What Are Laser Skin Treatments?

Laser skin treatments use focused light energy to improve damaged skin, pigmentation concerns, visible blood vessels, acne scars, and signs of aging. In addition, these non-surgical procedures help improve skin tone and texture while stimulating collagen production beneath the skin.

For example, different laser technologies may be used to treat rosacea, facial redness, wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, and enlarged pores.

According to WebMD, laser skin resurfacing may help improve wrinkles, scars, uneven skin tone, and sun-damaged skin by encouraging collagen production and skin renewal.

Benefits of Laser Skin Treatments

Laser skin rejuvenation treatments may help improve overall skin quality while reducing visible signs of aging, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, acne scars, and facial redness.

Additionally, WebMD notes that collagen production naturally decreases over time, which may contribute to wrinkles, skin laxity, and visible aging changes. As a result, laser skin treatments may help stimulate collagen remodeling and improve overall skin appearance.

  • Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improvement in sun damage and discoloration
  • Smoother skin texture
  • Reduction in acne scars
  • Improvement in facial redness and rosacea symptoms
  • Reduction in visible blood vessels
  • Collagen stimulation and skin rejuvenation
  • Firmer, healthier-looking skin

Fraxel® Laser Skin Resurfacing

Fraxel® laser resurfacing uses fractional laser technology to improve damaged skin while stimulating collagen production. In particular, Fraxel treatments are commonly used to improve acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores, sun damage, uneven skin texture, and discoloration.

Fraxel may help improve:

  • Acne scars
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Sun damage
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Enlarged pores
  • Skin texture irregularities

Learn more about our Fraxel® laser resurfacing treatments.

Vbeam® Laser Treatment for Rosacea and Facial Redness

Vbeam® laser therapy is commonly used to reduce facial redness, rosacea symptoms, visible blood vessels, and flushing. Furthermore, this pulsed-dye laser targets dilated blood vessels beneath the skin while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.

Vbeam laser treatment may help improve:

  • Rosacea-related redness
  • Facial flushing
  • Broken capillaries
  • Visible facial veins
  • Spider veins
  • Cherry angiomas

Learn more about our rosacea treatment options.

Laser Treatment for Acne Scars

Laser resurfacing treatments may help improve acne scars and post-inflammatory discoloration by stimulating collagen remodeling and skin renewal. Depending on scar type and severity, treatment options may vary.

For example, treatment options may include:

  • Fraxel® laser resurfacing
  • RF microneedling
  • Chemical peels
  • Collagen-stimulating treatments

Explore our acne scar treatment options.

Laser Treatments for Sun Damage and Pigmentation

Laser treatments may help improve sun damage, age spots, uneven pigmentation, and other visible signs of photoaging caused by ultraviolet exposure.

As a result, these treatments may help improve:

  • Sun spots
  • Age spots
  • Uneven pigmentation
  • Dull skin tone
  • Photodamage
  • Skin texture concerns

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light energy to target hair follicles and reduce unwanted hair growth. Typically, multiple sessions are recommended for long-term hair reduction and smoother skin.

Learn more about laser hair removal treatments.

What to Expect During Treatment

During treatment, laser energy is applied to the skin using advanced technology designed to target specific concerns while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.

Depending on the procedure, a topical numbing cream may also be used to improve comfort. In addition, treatment recommendations are personalized based on your skin type, cosmetic concerns, medical history, and recovery preferences.

Recovery and Results

Recovery time varies depending on the type of laser treatment performed. However, some patients experience temporary redness, swelling, peeling, or mild skin sensitivity after treatment.

Many patients notice gradual improvements in skin tone, texture, redness, and overall skin appearance as collagen production increases over time. In some cases, a series of treatments may be recommended for optimal results.