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What is a MicroLaserPeel?

A MicroLaserPeel removes a thin layer of damaged skin to improve texture and provide a more youthful appearance. It provides superior results to a chemical peel because it can be administered with great precision of depth. The procedure can be custom tailored to your specific skin conditions and desired outcome.

How does MicroLaserPeel work?

The MicroLaserPeel laser is scanned over your face, neck, chest, or hands to remove a very thin layer of the skin. Removing the top layer eliminates some of the damaged cells that can give skin a tired, aged look. As the skin heals, fresh cells grow and resurface the treated area. The result is healthier-looking skin, often with reduced wrinkles and improved evenness of color and tone. Patients often say that it looks like their skin went from looking tired to vibrant.

What conditions can be treated with MicroLaserPeel?

  • Mild wrinkles
  • Scars
  • Actinic and seborrheic keratoses
  • Sun damage (e.g., freckles)
  • Minor pigment irregularities

What areas of the body can be treated?

Most skin areas can be treated. Popular treatment areas are the face and neck, although we can also treat the chest and hands. You should discuss your needs with us during an in-person consultation. 

How many treatments will I need?

Excellent results can be obtained in just one treatment, however the number of treatments needed may vary. We can personalize a plan based on your specific needs and we may recommend to combine MicroLaserPeel with other laser procedures to further personalize your treatment.

What will happen during the procedure?

Your skin will be cleansed in the treatment area and your eyes will be protected with safety shields. We will position the laser handpiece above your skin as the computer-guided scanner moves the laser beam around the treatment area. Depending on the size of the area being treated, the procedure usually lasts 15 to 30 minutes.

Will it be uncomfortable?

One of the primary advantages of MicroLaserPeel is that it causes very little discomfort because it does not penetrate very deep into the skin. At its lower settings, most people can tolerate treatment with no anesthetic at all. At deeper settings, a topical numbing cream is typically used.

What should I expect immediately after the treatment?

Immediately after the treatment you will notice that the skin has a “frosty” appearance. This is the dehydrated skin that will peel away within next few days following the treatment. You may experience some skin redness and a sensation resembling sunburn, as well as mild swelling.

How long will it take to recover?

Depending on the depth of treatment, most patients feel comfortable enough to return to work within 3 to 4 days – an attribute that has given rise to the nickname “the weekend laser peel.”

What aftercare do I need?

You will instructions and recommendations on products to care for your skin. Your skin will be sensitive to ultra-violet light after the procedure, so you must avoid direct sun exposure until fully healed. It is recommended that you always use some level of solar protection to avoid sun damage and premature aging of your skin.

Dr. Brucker will advise you on specific after-treatment care recommendations, which will include:

  • Elta MD Laser Enzyme Gel
  • Benev Squalane Oil and Benev Essential Lipids
  • Alastin Hydrating Moisturizer
  • Elta MD Laser Balm or Aquaphor Ointment
  • Alastin Mineral Tinted Sunblock, Elta MD Sunscreen, or ZO Sunscreen Primer
  • ZO Gentle Cleanser or Cetaphil Cleanser

When should I expect results?

Because only the outer layer of skin is treated, most patients notice an obvious improvement in tone, texture and color evenness once the skin heals in approximately 3-4 days

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