Simply Beautiful Skin: Dr. Amy's Guide to Laser Treatments and Other Skin Smoothers
Treatment: Nonablative Laser
What It Does
Energy from laser beam heats middle layers of skin, leaving the top layer intact, which stimulates collagen growth.
What It's Best For
Improving mild to moderate wrinkling, rough texture, and superficial pigment irregularities.
Average Cost
$850+ per treatment.
Number of Treatments
Three to four treatments over 2 to 3 months.
Risks and Recovery Time
Redness and swelling last a few days. Lesions, such as sun spots, may form dark crusts before disappearing.
Inside Scoop
Topical anesthetic or local anesthesia is used to relieve stinging sensation.
