Laser Resurfacing

An ablative resurfacing technology that creates controlled microscopic treatment zones in the skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact to support healing. Treatment can be customized in intensity to address concerns including photodamage, fine lines, uneven texture, and certain scars.

The 1570 nm wavelength delivers fractional non-ablative thermal energy below the skin's surface without ablating the surface in the same way as CO₂. The controlled thermal response stimulates remodeling and can be used when improving texture and collagen is a priority.

The two technologies can also be used together within a customized resurfacing treatment. This allows us to address surface-level concerns and deeper remodeling needs rather than treating every patient's skin in exactly the same way.

Years of ultraviolet exposure can leave behind visible pigmentation, uneven tone, roughness, and other signs of photodamage. Resurfacing can improve the appearance of appropriate areas of sun damage.

Resurfacing and subsequent collagen remodeling can soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Laser resurfacing can improve uneven texture and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, resulting in smoother, more refined-looking skin.

Fractional laser treatment creates controlled treatment zones that initiate a wound-healing response and subsequent collagen remodeling.

A gentler resurfacing approach using non-ablative 1570 nm energy to create controlled thermal treatment within the skin while leaving the surface intact — for patients who want to improve skin quality and stimulate remodeling with a different recovery profile than ablative resurfacing.

An ablative fractional treatment designed to more directly address the skin's surface while stimulating a controlled healing and remodeling response. Intensity can be customized based on the degree of correction desired and the amount of recovery you're comfortable with.

A customized treatment combining fractional CO₂ and non-ablative 1570 nm technologies. By treating the skin through complementary approaches, we can address surface damage and deeper remodeling needs within the same overall treatment strategy.

Improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while supporting collagen remodeling over time.

Improve appropriate areas of visible photodamage, pigmentation, and uneven tone.

Address roughness and surface irregularity for skin that looks and feels smoother.

Fractional resurfacing can improve the appearance of certain acne scars through controlled remodeling. Different scar types may require different or combination approaches.

May help improve texture and surface irregularity in certain surgical scars. Structural scar concerns may be better suited to surgical scar revision.

Collagen remodeling following fractional treatment may contribute to improvements in the appearance of mild skin laxity in appropriately selected patients.

Improve overall texture and reduce the visible appearance of enlarged pores.

By addressing surface irregularity and appropriate pigmentation concerns, resurfacing can create a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

Looking Better Is Only Part Of The Story.

Beautiful skin and well-cared-for skin aren't separate goals.

Many changes associated with aging — uneven pigmentation, rough texture, fine lines, and loss of radiance — are also visible signs of years of cumulative ultraviolet exposure. Laser resurfacing allows us to address some of those visible changes while stimulating renewal within the skin. And as a dermatology practice, we look beyond aesthetics:

We want your skin to look its best — and care for its health just as thoughtfully.

Where Aesthetics And Dermatology Meet.

Years of cumulative ultraviolet exposure can cause more than brown spots and wrinkles. It can also contribute to actinic keratoses (AKs) — rough or scaly precancerous lesions that develop on chronically sun-exposed skin.

Fractional ablative laser technology has been studied for managing actinic keratoses and broader areas of sun-damaged skin known as field cancerization, particularly when combined with established medical treatments.Source ↗

Treat the skin you see. Protect the skin you have.

Before resurfacing begins, we apply a high-quality topical numbing medication and allow adequate time for it to take effect — making treatment very tolerable for most patients, even with a more intensive approach.

Your treatment technology, settings, depth, and intensity are customized based on your skin, concerns, treatment area, and goals.

You'll leave with a customized post-treatment skincare kit selected for your specific resurfacing treatment, along with detailed instructions designed to support healing, protect the treated skin, and simplify your recovery.

Redness, warmth, swelling, dryness, peeling, or other temporary skin changes can occur. A lighter non-ablative treatment will generally have a different recovery experience than more intensive resurfacing — we'll make sure you understand what to expect before treatment.

Some improvements become visible as the treated skin heals, while others develop progressively as collagen remodeling continues. Results and the number of treatments needed vary by skin, intensity, and the concerns being addressed.

Ablative fractional resurfacing creates microscopic areas of controlled removal within the skin, while non-ablative fractional treatment delivers thermal energy beneath the surface without ablating it in the same way. Each has different advantages, treatment intensities, and recovery profiles. Our technology allows us to use either approach — or combine them — depending on your skin and goals.

Yes. Our resurfacing technology includes fractional CO₂ resurfacing as well as 1570 nm non-ablative fractional resurfacing. These technologies can be customized and used independently or together.

It depends on your treatment. A lighter non-ablative treatment generally has a different recovery profile than more intensive fractional CO₂ or combination resurfacing. We'll discuss your anticipated recovery before treatment.

Laser resurfacing can improve visible signs of photodamage such as appropriate pigmentation, rough texture, fine lines, and uneven tone. It does not, however, erase your history of ultraviolet exposure or eliminate your future risk of skin cancer.

Ablative fractional lasers have been studied for actinic keratoses and field cancerization, and clinical studies have demonstrated improved AK clearance with certain laser-assisted treatment protocols. That does not mean routine cosmetic laser resurfacing should be considered a substitute for diagnosing or treating actinic keratoses or skin cancer. If precancerous changes are present, we'll recommend an appropriate medical treatment plan.

Yes, certain scars may benefit — particularly when texture or surface irregularity contributes to their appearance. Structural scar concerns may be better suited to surgical scar revision with Dr. Wall.

It depends on the concern, treatment intensity, and desired outcome. Some patients may choose a more comprehensive treatment, while others may benefit from a series of lighter treatments.