Erbium Micro Laser Peel / Laser Resurfacing

Sciton Laser Skin Resurfacing

Skin resurfacing with the Sciton Erbium Laser has been called the new standard for treating moderate to severe sun damaged and wrinkled skin. The Profile is arguably the most advanced resurfacing laser in the world. This new advance in laser resurfacing technology allows us to dramatically rejuvenate your skin with fewer risks and less down time than the older CO2 laser resurfacing technology.

Sciton Micro Laser Peel

Micro Laser Peels with the Sciton laser precisely removes the outermost layer of the skin. We customize each treatment based on your skin condition. Skin conditions such as wrinkles, acne scars, injury scars, skin laxicity, keratosis, and pigment problems have been successfully treated with Sciton Micro Laser Peels. We produce dramatic results for men and women alike.

Sciton Micro Laser Peels can:

Reduce fine lines/wrinkles

Rejuvenate sun-damaged skin

Reduce age spots on the face

Reduce blotchy skin coloring

Improve acne and other superficial scars

Reduce hyperpigmentation

Before and after four 10 micron MLPs under the eyes

Before, immediately after, and one month after one 40 micron MLP

Before and one week after second MLP

Before and 5 months after one 50 micron MLP

What is the Laser Skin Resurfacing / MicroLaser Peel?

The epidermis (outermost layer of the skin) is approximately 100 microns thick. The Micro Laser Peel is an INTRA-EPIDERMAL laser peel that precisely ablates part of the epidermis, between 10 to 50 microns.

How is the Laser Skin Resurfacing / MicroLaser Peel different from Microdermabrasion?

Generally, Microdermabarasion only removes the stratum corneum (10 or fewer microns). The Micro Laser Peel is a partial-to-full epidermal peel (20-50 microns) and is performed with topical anesthetic. Because this procedure ablates deeper into the epidermis, it is the perfect step between microdermabrasion and full skin resurfacing.

How many Laser Skin Resurfacing / MicroLaser Peels can be done?

Typically, the procedure is repeated 2-4 times, spaced 6-8 weeks apart, but many peels may be done to achieve the desired result.

What can you expect?

You will experience smoother and more vibrant skin, with a significant, immediate change in skin texture and tightness.

How long is the healing process?

Healing takes 3-4 days. The procedure can be performed on a Thursday or Friday, so you can return to work the following Monday. Symptoms immediately following the procedure resemble a sunburn, with minor sloughing on the second day. Redness will begin to fade by the third day, and is largely gone by the forth day, although the skin can be pink for a few more days. Make-up can be applied at this point if desired until the pink color fades. It is possible to do several sessions of more superficial treatments rather than a single deeper session, if the patient wishes to avoid the days of redness that are seen with a deeper treatment.

Profractional Deep Skin Resurfacing