Dull skin, fine lines, sun damage, and uneven texture are often the result of accumulated dead and damaged skin cells on the skin's surface. The MicroLaser Peel precisely removes that layer, revealing fresher, healthier skin beneath and stimulating your body's natural renewal response. The MicroLaser Peel uses laser energy to remove a controlled, measurable thickness of skin. The right depth for you depends on your skin concerns, your goals, and how much downtime you are willing to work with.

What to Expect During Your Treatment

The MicroLaser Peel uses the Sciton platform, a multi-laser system that delivers a continuous-wave laser beam to vaporize or abrade the outermost layers of skin. The depth of treatment determines the outcome and the recovery. Treatment depth can be precisely calibrated to match your goals, your schedule, and your skin, ranging from a light refresh to a more aggressive resurfacing depending on what you're trying to address.

  • The Refresh (Superficial, 10-20 microns): A light treatment that polishes the surface of the skin, improves overall radiance, and refines texture with minimal downtime.
  • The Resurfacing (Medium, 20-35 microns): A moderate treatment that addresses more considerable sun damage, uneven pigmentation, and early wrinkles.
  • The Full Resurfacing (Deep, 35-50 microns or deeper): A deeper treatment for pronounced wrinkles, sun damage, and texture concerns, effective around the mouth and eyes where deep lines are common. Our team can adjust depth to several hundred microns where the situation warrants, making this one of the most customizable resurfacing options available.

A topical numbing cream is applied before lighter sessions. Deeper resurfacing treatments use nerve blocks to ensure comfort during the procedure. Immediately after, the skin will be red and may feel tender, similar to a sunburn. A cooling gel is applied and aftercare instructions are provided before you leave. Recovery time varies by depth. Lighter peels have minimal downtime, while deeper treatments involve one to two weeks of healing time. Your provider will walk you through what to expect based on the depth of your specific treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MicroLaser Peel

What is the difference between a MicroLaser Peel and a chemical peel?

Despite sharing the word 'peel,' a MicroLaser Peel and a chemical peel are vastly different procedures. A chemical peel uses acids to dissolve the bonds between skin cells, with results that depend on the formulation used. A MicroLaser Peel uses laser energy to vaporize a precise, measurable thickness of skin, giving us exact control over the depth of treatment in a way that acid-based peels can't match. The result is a more predictable, customizable resurfacing outcome.

How deep can the treatment go?

The MicroLaser Peel can be set anywhere from 10 to 50 microns of tissue removal. At the superficial end, this is a very light polish with minimal downtime. At the deeper end, it’s a full resurfacing treatment that can address wrinkles and sun damage. The right depth for you depends on your skin concerns, skin type, and how much recovery time you can accommodate.

How much downtime should I expect after a MicroLaser Peel?

Downtime depends directly on treatment depth. A superficial treatment typically involves one to two days of redness with minimal peeling. A medium-depth treatment involves three to five days of redness and peeling. A deep treatment can involve five to seven days or more of recovery. We always discuss realistic downtime expectations during your consultation so you can plan accordingly. If you have an event or commitment coming up, factor it into the timing of your treatment.

What skin conditions does the MicroLaser Peel address?

The MicroLaser Peel is effective for overall skin dullness and lack of radiance, uneven skin tone and texture, fine lines and superficial wrinkles, sun damage and age spots, mild acne scarring, and enlarged pores. Deeper treatments are well-suited to significant wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. It’s not the primary treatment for vascular concerns like redness or broken capillaries; those are better addressed with targeted laser vein treatment or BBL Hero.

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