Simply Beautiful Skin: Dr. Amy's Guide to Laser Treatments and Other Skin Smoothers
Treatment: Nonablative Treatment
What It Does
Varies according to technique used.
What It's Best For
Removes mild to moderate wrinkling, superficial scars, and pigment irregularities.
Average Cost
$500+ per treatment.
Number of Treatments
Most techniques require multiple treatments.
Risks and Recovery Time
No serious downtime; however, various side effects such as bruising, puffiness, and swelling may require heavy concealing makeup for a few days.
Since deep layers of skin are not involved, risk of scarring, pigment problems, and infection are minimal.
Inside Scoop
Level of anesthesia varies with the procedure and the person's discomfort threshold. Some require topical anesthetic or local anesthesia.
