What should you know about Lumenis laser resurfacing?

A Lumenis device may deliver ablative or non-ablative energy, depending on the model and the concern being treated. Ablative treatment removes precise portions of the outer skin, while non-ablative treatment heats deeper tissue with less surface disruption. A clinician may use resurfacing for texture changes, fine lines, uneven tone, or selected scars. CO2 Laser and Thulium Laser are different laser technologies that may be discussed when choosing settings.

The result depends on the treatment depth, the area treated, your skin type, and how your skin heals. Redness, warmth, swelling, peeling, or temporary darkening can occur during recovery.

Before treatment, disclose active rashes, cold sore history, medicines, recent tanning, and any tendency to form raised scars. Follow the clinic's instructions about sun protection and products that can irritate the skin. Afterward, cleanse gently, use the recommended moisturizer, protect the area from sunlight, and do not pick peeling skin. Recovery may take longer after deeper treatment. Laser Skin Resurfacing and Chemical Peel can help you compare approaches.

Contact the treating clinic promptly if pain, swelling, redness, or heat is worsening rather than settling, or if blisters, pus, spreading crusting, fever, or vision symptoms develop. Sudden breathing difficulty or swelling of the lips or face needs emergency care.

Which Lumenis wavelength and treatment depth fit my concern? What recovery pattern is expected for my skin type? Which products should I stop or restart, and how will you reduce the chance of pigment change or infection?