Laser Skin Resurfacing in Sarasota

The Latest Technology, the Most Youthful Skin

Aging progressively leads to lasting changes in your skin, from texture to laxity. Wrinkles form, then deepen, leading to an appearance increasingly at odds with how you feel. Laser skin resurfacing allows patients to dial back the clock, using noninvasive techniques to restore a naturally youthful look and feel to their skin. As leading oculofacial plastic surgeons and dermatologistsin Sarasota, we offer professionally curated skin care that safely rejuvenates your skin.

What Is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic dermatology treatment that relies on controlled laser energy. The treatment involves delivering precise amounts of laser energy directly to the skin. It is highly flexible, using one of three main approaches:
  • Ablative:This more intensive resurfacing is ideal for deeper wrinkles, scars, and advanced sun damage. It ablates (removes) the upper layer of damaged skin to reveal healthier skin beneath.
  • Nonablative: This gentler resurfacing improves tone and texture with little downtime. Rather than removing skin cells, it focuses on delivering energy to cells that respond naturally with higher collagen production.
  • Fractional laser resurfacing: This treats microcolumns of skin, better preserving surrounding tissue for faster healing.

Top Treatment Areas

  • Face
  • Neck
  • Chest
  • Hands
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Core Uses for Laser Skin Resurfacing

  • Fine lines and deeper wrinkles
  • Sun damage and age spots
  • Enlarged pores and uneven texture
  • Acne scars and surgical scars
  • Skin laxity and collagen loss
  • Blotchiness or discoloration
  • Overall dull or weathered skin appearance
  • Skin hyperpigmentation
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Laser Skin Resurfacing: Detailed Overview

Consultation

As board-certified physicians first and foremost, we take the time to fully evaluate your skin and concerns. Your consultation will explore factors like:
  • Your skin type
  • Sun exposure history
  • Pigmentation patterns
  • Lifestyle and downtime preferences
Based on each element, we can provide recommended treatments.

Treatment

Laser skin resurfacing involves running a special laser-emitting device over target areas. How it feels will depend on the type and intensity of your treatment. However, we can provide a topical numbing cream before we start, which helps improve comfort. A typical session can take 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the area treated. Steps include:
  • Cleaning and pre-treating skin for comfort
  • Applying protective eyewear
  • Passing the laser over the treatment area

Aftercare

We provide clear, comprehensive instructions for how to care for your skin following your session. The details vary and are tailored to your specific treatment. For example, we will recommend:
  • When you can start wearing makeup
  • How to protect your skin
  • How much (if any) downtime to take

Schedule Your Consultation

Healthier skin starts with a consultation with one of our board-certified physicians. Call our office or use our online appointment link to set up your consultation visit for laser skin resurfacing in Sarasota today.

Laser Skin Resurfacing FAQs

Is laser skin resurfacing right for me?

Ideal candidates have mild to moderate cosmetic concerns, such as wrinkles, sun damage, acne scars, or uneven texture. Additionally, patients need to be in good overall health with healthy expectations. A consultation is required to evaluate skin type and safety.

Unlike peels or microneedling, laser resurfacing relies only on energy. Peels and microneedling use chemicals and physical punctures to produce their results. Both of these options are also excellent, with the right treatment depending on your specific concerns. During your consultation, we can go over each option, providing information on their benefits and limitations.

Laser resurfacing results appear somewhat gradually. Peak results appear only after your skin has fully responded to the treatment. But this doesn’t mean you’ll need to wait around for weeks to enjoy your results. Most patients see early improvements within 1–2 weeks. From there, collagen remodeling can continue for another 3–6 months. Some patients may need a series of treatments to reach their full target results.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Standard laser resurfacing results can last 12–24 months or longer. In fact, many patients see benefits continue for 3–5 years. Result duration depends strongly on factors like sun exposure, lifestyle, skincare routine, and the type of resurfacing performed.

The amount of downtime will depend on the intensity of your treatment. Basic nonablative treatments have minimal recovery and may require no downtime. Deeper treatments can require a week or more off from work. We fully adjust the laser type and settings for each patient, but general frameworks include:

  • Light resurfacing: Mild redness for 1–3 days
  • Moderate resurfacing: Peeling and pinkness for 3–7 days
  • Deep resurfacing: Full recovery may take 7–14+ days

Some lasers are better suited for lighter skin tones, while others are designed for a full range of complexions. When building a patient’s treatment plan, we carefully select technology and treatment settings to reduce the risk of pigmentation changes.

Laser skin resurfacing treatments start at around $2,000, but can be more or less depending on individual treatment details. For example, ablative treatments tend to cost more than nonablative ones. Additional factors include the number of sessions needed and what areas you want treated. During the consultation, we provide clear, personalized quotes based on your individual plan.

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