What should you know about laser for fine lines and wrinkles?

Fine lines reflect changes in skin structure, movement, dryness, and cumulative sun exposure. [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/) may show uneven texture, discolouration, and loss of elasticity, while lines at the outer corners of the eyes are often called [Crow's Feet](/conditions/crows-feet/). Laser treatments vary: some remove or renew part of the surface, while others deliver heat below it with less surface disruption. The result depends on the type of line and whether the main issue is texture, colour, or repeated muscle movement.

During consultation, discuss your complexion, tendency to develop dark marks or scars, recent tanning, cold-sore history, medicines, and the amount of downtime you can manage. Follow instructions about skincare and sun protection before and after treatment. A clinician may compare laser with [Microneedling](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/microneedling/) for texture or [Botox](/treatments/injectables/botulinum-toxin-injection/) when movement is the main driver of selected lines. Moisturising and daily broad-spectrum sun protection help support the skin, but they do not erase established wrinkles.

Contact the provider for worsening pain, blistering, pus, spreading redness, or a delayed wound-healing problem. Seek advice about new dark or pale patches that persist after recovery. Arrange assessment before treatment if you have an active skin infection, a changing lesion in the treatment area, or a history of difficult scarring.

Ask which layer of skin the treatment targets, what improvement is realistic for your line pattern, how long healing may take, and how your complexion changes the risk of pigment alteration. Ask which medicines or skincare products need to be paused.