The Lancaster General Health Experience
What to expect during laser skin resurfacing
Laser rejuvenation treatments are typically scheduled every four to six weeks. Your provider will discuss your customized treatment plan during your complimentary consultation.
To achieve the results you desire, our cosmetic experts use a combination of light and laser technologies to achieve your desired outcome:
- Nano laser peel
- Micro laser peel
- Contour TRL
- Pro-fractional
- Halo
- BBL
During the resurfacing procedure, your provider removes top layers of skin (ablation) and tightens lower layers (depending on laser treatment) that rapidly evaporates water in the skin. This helps minimize wrinkles and improve skin texture and tone, all with minimal downtime compared to other resurfacing treatments. The dual-wave length Halo laser treatment is a favorite in our practice, as it is quick, easy, and virtually painless.
All treatments are customized to individual patient concerns and the provider is able to target specific problem areas, if needed.
To prepare for the procedure, your provider will recommend special skin care products to use prior to and after treatment. If you have a history of cold sores, we recommend you obtain anti-viral medication from your primary care provider prior to the procedure and use after treatment. If you suffer from a history of moderate/severe acne, we recommend you obtain an antibiotic from your PCP prior to and after treatment.
While our laser treatments require patient preparation, the downtime is typically less than one week. You may experience swelling, redness, flaking and/or tightness during the recovery process. Vigorous activities should be avoided until the skin has completely healed and re-epithelialized. Direct sun exposure should be avoided for two months after treatment. SPF 30 should be used daily after treatment. Complimentary consultation is required.
Laser skin care risks
Our laser treatments are safe, comfortable and effective. You can avoid potential complications by carefully following your provider's pre- and post-surgery instructions. There are a few risks to laser skin treatments, including:
- Prolonged erythema
- Swelling (periorbital region)
- Blistering
- Infection
- Pigment changes
- Herpetic reactivation
- Acne breakout
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule a laser treatment consultation, Contact us by calling us at 717-291-5863.