Laser Resurfacing

Dermatologist-delivered resurfacing procedures can improve skin appearance and biologic health; certain resurfacing devices may reduce skin cancer risk. Ablative resurfacing vaporizes the top layer of skin, is more aggressive, has about two weeks of downtime, and is typically done about once every five years. Non-ablative resurfacing does not vaporize the top layer, has less downtime, and is generally recommended annually or biannually depending on goals.