Key Takeaways
- Fall is an ideal season for laser skin treatments because reduced sun exposure after treatment lowers the risk of hyperpigmentation during healing.
- ProFractional Therapy creates deep pinpoint micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen production and improve texture, firmness, and acne scars.
- The NanoLaser Peel is frequently combined with ProFractional Therapy to remove the outer layer of damaged skin cells for a more even tone and smoother surface.
- BBL therapy is popular for its minimal downtime, with dramatic improvements in age spots, vascular lesions, and acne visible after just three treatments.
- A consultation helps determine which laser or combination of lasers is best suited to each patient's specific skin concerns, goals, and lifestyle.
It’s Fall!….Not only the time for pumpkin spice lattes but also the perfect season to rehab your skin after months of sun exposure and damage. One of the most effective ways to quickly revitalize your skin is through in office laser treatments such as BBL (broad band light therapy), Nano Laser Peel and Profractional Therapy.
You make ask many questions, such as, How to revitalize skin with laser? What is involved with these laser treatments? What will they do for me ? Each of these treatments will improve various skin concerns such as sun or age spots, dullness of the skin, elasticity and texture problems, acne scars, and fine lines and wrinkles.
ProFractional Therapy , Handler’s favorite treatment, uses a small laser beam that creates many pinpoint areas of the skin at a deeper level which will promote collagen production. It is excellent for skin resurfacing, improving the texture and firmness of the skin and reducing the appearance of acne scars. We often combine it with a NanoLaser Peel which removes the outer layer of damaged skin cells resulting in smoother, healthier looking skin with a more even tone. The procedure takes about 30 minutes to complete. A topical numbing cream will be applied to your skin for approximately 20-30 minutes prior to the start of the treatment. There is mild discomfort felt during the procedure. Afterwards, you can expect skin redness and discomfort similar to that of a sunburn and then skin flaking for the next several days. The average patient will heal in 3-4 days. The cost of this treatment averages around $1000-$2000.
BBL therapy is a very popular laser therapy used to target a wide variety of skin concerns such as age/sun spots, vascular lesions and acne, all while improving the overall texture of the skin. It is a favorite amongst many because of the minimal downtime associated with the treatment and the dramatic improvement of the skin that can be seen after just three treatments spaced every 4 weeks. This procedure lasts about 20 minutes and is mildly uncomfortable. After the procedure, you can expect mild skin redness similar to that of a sunburn and a temporary darkening of the hyperpigmented lesions which can safely be covered with makeup. The darkened areas will simply fade or flake off in about a week. A single session of BBL on the face averages around $400.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is fall a good time to get laser skin treatments?
Fall is ideal because you are less likely to be in the sun after treatment, which is important since freshly treated skin is more sensitive to UV exposure. Reduced sun exposure during the healing period lowers the risk of post-treatment hyperpigmentation and helps you achieve the best possible results.
What is ProFractional Therapy and what does it treat?
ProFractional Therapy uses a small laser beam to create thousands of pinpoint micro-channels deep into the skin, stimulating the body's collagen production. It is excellent for skin resurfacing, improving firmness and texture, reducing the appearance of acne scars, and is often combined with a NanoLaser Peel for enhanced results.
What is the recovery time after a ProFractional and NanoLaser Peel combination?
The average patient heals in three to four days. Immediately after treatment, the skin will be red and feel like a mild sunburn. Over the following days the skin will flake and peel as it heals. Most patients return to work and normal activities within the first three to four days.
How does BBL therapy compare to ProFractional in terms of downtime?
BBL therapy is a gentler option with minimal downtime. After BBL, mild redness similar to a sunburn is expected and treated spots temporarily darken before fading. In contrast, ProFractional involves three to four days of more visible redness and peeling but delivers more intensive skin improvement.
How many BBL treatments are needed to see results?
Most patients see dramatic improvement in skin tone, age spots, vascular lesions, and acne after as few as three BBL treatments spaced approximately four weeks apart. While results are visible after the first session, the full benefit of the treatment series becomes apparent after completing all recommended sessions.