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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.

Reviewed by RealAge Staff: July, 2009
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