We’re always honest with our patients about what to expect from laser resurfacing in Philadelphia, and you definitely may experience some discomfort from the laser’s heat. That’s why we offer a selection of pain relief options
About laser resurfacing
What We Treat
Fine Lines
Wrinkles
Age Spots
Sun Spots
Hyperpigmentation
Rosacea
Melasma
Poor Texture
Laser Resurfacing Treatments
Turn over a new leaf for your skin
Are you ready to emerge from the cocoon of your dull skin and shine like a beautiful butterfly? Thousands of patients turn to laser resurfacing in Philadelphia for effective, customizable treatments that help shed the outer layer of skin and reveal more youthful, even, and softer skin!
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel is an innovative resurfacing treatment that creates the microscopic injuries that trigger your skin’s healing.
CoolPeel
With built-in cooling, CoolPeel is a comfortable laser treatment that still achieves the turnover in old skin cells that you’re looking for.
CO2 Helix
We love CO2 treatments for tightening, toning, and textural improvement of your skin. This powerful laser gives multiple combination-modalities to create customized incredible results.
Clear + Brilliant Touch
Safe for all skin types, Clear + Brilliant uses a small beam of laser energy to wake up your skin and encourage collagen production.
Virtual Consultation Tool
Not sure which laser is best for you?
Explore your laser resurfacing options by using our treatment planning tool!
Wrinkles
Sun Spots
Loose Skin
Bringing You Results
The science of laser skin resurfacing
Laser skin resurfacing is becoming one of the most popular methods for tackling common skin problems and signs of aging. This facial rejuvenation procedure is perfect to combat imperfections from fine lines to tone and texture.
Using laser technology, our devices at About Face Aesthetics gently remove the outermost layer of skin while heating up the layer underneath, which stimulates collagen production. The treatment altogether uses the body’s natural healing process to regenerate the skin’s surface.
Comfort Suite
Worry-free laser resurfacing
Topical Numbing
Topical numbing creams provide effective pain relief for moderately uncomfortable skin treatments.
Pronox
Pronox is a 50/50 mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen. Often called “laughing gas,” it relieves anxiety and pain.
Lidocaine Injection
For a deeper level of numbing, we can utilize lidocaine injections.
Caring for your skin before and after laser resurfacing
Following our pre-care and post-care advice helps ensure successful results from your laser skin treatment.
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Arrive at your appointment with clean skin
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If prescribed, start an anti-viral medication 1 day before treatment and continue as directed
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If you have hair on your treatment area, it should be cleanly shaven so there is no visible stubble
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Sun exposure for 4 to 6 weeks before treatment
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Self tanner for at least 1 week before treatment
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Accutane for a minimum of 6 months prior to treatment
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Use sunscreen with at least SPF 30
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Sleep with a clean pillowcase and head slightly elevated. Swelling may occur upon awakening for the first 48 hours post-treatment
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You may resume retinol products 7 days after your laser resurfacing in Philadelphia.
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Keep a very thin layer of moisturizer on as needed for up to 3 days post-procedure. Do not let the skin dry out!
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Use a gentle facial cleanser
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Apply sunscreen throughout the day—once in the morning is not enough to protect you!
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To reduce the risk of infection: please notify us immediately if you notice new onset of redness, warmth, or swelling; whitish to yellowish film on the treated area, with or without foul odor; fever greater than 100.3 degrees Fahrenheit
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A sunburn sensation may linger for 12-24 hours after the procedure is completed.
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Avoid makeup for a minimum of 48 hours post-procedure. After this time, mineral makeup is recommended.
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Avoid applying ‘active’ ingredients to the skin for 1 week—this includes Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA), Retinol, Vitamin C, and alcohol-based toners.
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Avoid direct sunlight for 48 hours after your treatment & wear 50 SPF sunscreen thereafter to protect the skin.
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Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after your treatment
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Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms for 1 week post-procedure.
Is laser resurfacing part of your treatment plan?
The best way to find out what treatments are right for you is to visit for a face-to-face chat.
Laser Resurfacing FAQs
Because they go through such rigorous testing, laser devices for skin resurfacing are incredibly low-risk. Our providers go through extensive and ongoing training so we can safely treat any skin type or tone.
We get it, laser resurfacing is an investment in yourself that can include downtime for healing, and we get a lot of patients who wonder if laser resurfacing is worth it. That said, nearly everyone who undergoes laser resurfacing in Philadelphia says it’s absolutely worth it for the incredible rejuvenating effects on their skin.
About Face Skin care
Philly’s Premier Med Spa Destination
For a med spa that you can feel confident trusting, About Face Aesthetics is the best in the Philadelphia area, serving Main Line, Delaware County, and surrounding suburbs for more than a decade.
We offer a wide variety of laser treatments, microneedling, chemical peels, facials, acne options, and cosmetic injections with personalized care others cannot match.
Create Healthier, Happier Skin
Laser skin resurfacing is about taking care of and loving the skin you’re in.
Create Healthier, Happier Skin
Did you know your skin is the largest organ in your body? It covers your entire body, weighing about 7.5 to 22 pounds. Your skin also serves as your first layer of protection against environmental pollution, toxins, and debris. In other words: your skin is important.
We’ve talked about our options for laser treatments at About Face Aesthetics, but now we think it’s time to focus on why your skin might need laser resurfacing in Philadelphia.
What Causes Skin Damage
There are several environmental issues and personal choices that can affect the quality and health of your skin.
UV Damage
UV radiation is the most common damage our team sees. While you can get UV radiation anywhere on your body, most of our clients receive laser skin resurfacing for the skin on their face. UV radiation breaks down the elastin fibers in your skin, causing wrinkles, liver spots, freckles, and, in worst-case scenarios, skin cancer.
Laser skin resurfacing uses laser light to remove the damaged cells caused by UV radiation, and then heats the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. This repairs the cellular structure of your skin, reversing wrinkles and creating a smoother, more even complexion.
Pollution
According to a 2020 study conducted by the American Lung Association, Philadelphia ranked as the 12th most polluted city in the nation for its year-round average levels of fine particle pollution and the 23rd most polluted for days with high levels of ozone smog.
That pollution does not just affect your lungs—it also affects your skin. According to the National Library of Medicine, your skin is one of the main targets of pollutants, which are able to reach the deeper layers of your skin by transcutaneous and systemic routes.
These pollutants are known to cause skin aging, as they remove moisture and nutrients from your skin and consistently expose it to toxins. This also causes inflammation, and, when exposed to pollution in high quantities for extended periods of time, could lead to the development of chronic skin diseases.
You can reverse the environmental impact on your skin with laser resurfacing. Philadelphia’s high pollution may damage the health of your skin, but laser skin resurfacing repairs your skin on a cellular level, increasing collagen and elastin production to create healthier, smoother skin overall.
Lifestyle
The issue that many of our clients overlook is how their lifestyle impacts their skin. Diet, exercise, and habits like smoking and drinking can all have an effect.
Smoking depletes your skin of the oxygen it needs to produce healthy skin cells, and alcohol dehydrates your body, depriving your skin of the water it needs. Meanwhile, an unbalanced diet and little to no exercise deprive your skin of the nutrients it needs for cellular regeneration.
While we always encourage you to improve your lifestyle at About Face, we can complement your life changes with laser resurfacing in Philadelphia. This will give your skin a fresh, new start, replacing old cells with new ones that you can properly care for by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and using skincare!
It’s Time to Love Your Skin
Schedule a consultation with our team today to learn more about laser skin resurfacing, and begin your journey towards healthier, happier skin!
