The Best Laser Skin Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Treatments: What’s the Difference?

When you’re looking for the best laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation options, it’s clear that the world of cosmetic treatments is as varied as it is innovative. Today, laser- and light-based therapies are revolutionizing how we rejuvenate our skin, offering solutions tailored to our unique concerns and lifestyles. But with such a range of options, how do you figure out which is right for you?

This post will demystify the differences between laser skin resurfacing and laser- and light-based skin rejuvenation, helping you find the option to achieve your goals and reveal your most radiant self.

Understanding the Technologies

Achieving smooth, glowing skin can be simpler than you think. It’s all about picking the right tool for the job. Just as a painter selects a brush or a carpenter chooses a tool for a specific purpose, selecting a skin treatment is about finding the option that aligns with your unique skin needs and lifestyle.

Let’s look at the key technologies behind laser and light treatments. A little insight can guide you to the treatment that matches your skin goals.

• Ablative laser resurfacing vaporizes the top layers of the skin. This process, while sounding severe, is meticulously controlled and safe when performed by experienced professionals. The laser carefully strips away old skin cells, prompting the body to produce new, healthy cells and increase collagen production. Collagen is the scaffolding of the skin; its regeneration is key to a firmer, smoother complexion.
• Non-ablative laser rejuvenation bypasses the outer layer, delivering energy (usually heat) to the underlying skin tissues to stimulate collagen production without surface damage. This means less downtime and discomfort, but you’ll likely need more sessions to achieve your desired results.
• Hybrid lasers combine the intensity of ablative treatments with the gentleness of non-ablative methods.
• Fractional lasers target only a portion of the treatment area. By creating micro-injuries in a pixelated pattern, fractional lasers stimulate a robust healing response while leaving the surrounding tissue intact. This technique achieves a balance—reducing recovery time while still offering substantial improvements in skin texture and tone. This technology is often used in “hybrid” lasers.
• BroadBand Light (BBL®) uses a broad spectrum of light instead of the focused light of a laser. This broad-spectrum light penetrates the skin at various depths to treat a wide range of skin conditions, from redness and rosacea to age spots and sun damage. The versatility of BBL treatments lies in their ability to be calibrated to different wavelengths, targeting specific chromophores in the skin.

Top Treatments in Our Practice

With a basic understanding of the technologies at our disposal, it’s easier to see how each treatment can be tailored to your skin’s needs and your lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking for a dramatic improvement with a single procedure or gradual enhancement with less downtime, we’ve carefully curated our treatments to effectively meet the diverse needs of our patients.

Here’s a closer look at the top treatments that are the cornerstones of our approach to radiant skin:

Contour TRL™

Contour TRL provides a customizable and precise treatment experience. Ideal for tackling deep lines, uneven texture, and pigmentation issues, this technology uses an erbium YAG laser to peel away layers of damaged skin, allowing fresh, new cells to surface. While recovery can last up to 2 weeks, you can look forward to significant rejuvenation.

HALO®

This hybrid fractional laser treatment blends the benefits of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to address sun damage, discoloration, and signs of aging. With minimal downtime and long-lasting results, HALO is a patient favorite for skin renewal.

MicroLaserPeel®

If skin texture is your main concern, the MicroLaserPeel could be the solution. This treatment meticulously removes a thin layer of damaged skin to unveil the younger-looking skin beneath.

NanoLaserPeel™

The NanoLaserPeel provides a refreshed look by precisely removing a very thin layer of the skin, and its minimal recovery time makes it a practical choice for busy patients.

MOXI®

MOXI skin treatment is a non-abltaive, micro-fractional laser that enhances skin texture and combats signs of aging with no recovery time, making it a convenient option for all skin tones and types.

Forever Young® BBL

Using the power of BBL, this treatment addresses sun damage and visible signs of aging with no downtime.

Forever Clear® BBL

For those battling acne, Forever Clear BBL offers a clear solution. This light-based treatment targets acne-causing bacteria and significantly reduces redness and inflammation.

Forever Body™ BBL

Forever Body™ BBL extends the transformative effects of BBL beyond the face, rejuvenating almost any area of the body that shows signs of aging or sun damage.

To learn which treatment may be the best for you, take our quiz.

Take the Next Step

Whether you’re considering a more aggressive treatment such as Contour TRL to address pronounced skin concerns or seeking a series of less invasive treatments such as MOXI or Forever Young BBL, our practice is equipped with the latest advancements to meet your needs. If you have questions or are ready to get started, call us at (407) 218-4550 or request a consultation online.