Is Laser Skin Resurfacing painful?

During treatment, many patients feel a warm, prickly sensation as energy enters their skin. After treatment, a pink or red “sunburn” appearance and feeling is also common. Topical anesthetic ointments and cooling are often used to reduce discomfort during treatment.

How many appointments will I need?

Although you may notice positive results in your skin’s texture and tone after your first treatment, many of our patients will require several appointments to achieve the best results. The amount of sessions required depends on your skin issues, recovery time, and your desired results.

How long until I see results?

Post-treatment, they may notice tone and texture improvements as a result of increased levels of beneficial collagen and new healthy skin cells that are produced. With the treatment’s dermal impact, mild to moderate wrinkles and superficial skin discolorations are reduced. Typical treatment protocol is 3 treatments, 4 – 6 weeks apart. The total number of required treatment sessions depends on the skin condition of the patient.

Can I combine Laser Skin Resurfacing with other procedures?

Of course! Many of our patients will combine their Toronto Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment with our Chemical Peels or Microneedling to produce stunning results. If you have a specific aesthetic goal in mind or would like to find out about other treatments we offer, discuss this with your provider during your consultation. We will be more than happy to provide you with our expert recommendations.

What are the risks associated with Laser Skin Resurfacing?

While Skin Resurfacing is a fairly safe treatment, it can cause side effects, which can include, but are not limited to: Burns Changes in skin color Delayed wound healing Hypersensitivity or allergic reactions Infection Itching Minor pain Redness Scarring Swelling These reactions are normal and your skin should return to its normal appearance, however, if you do experience any long-lasting or concerning side effects, please do not hesitate to call our office.

Laser Skin Resurfacing | AVIVA Cosmetic & Laser Clinic

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Introduction
Laser Skin Resurfacing

Looking to smooth out the lines of time? Challenges you may have with your skin can include uneven pigmentation, signs of aging, and acne scarring. Aviva offers safe Sublative™ rejuvenation treatments that can help you achieve a more youthful appearance by improving your skin tone and texture. This process uses gentle energy currents to deeply penetrate the skin and stimulate collagen production beneath the surface while keeping the outer layer of the skin intact. To learn a little more about this procedure, please enjoy the information below.

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What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Laser Skin Resurfacing (LSR) can enhance the skin in multiple ways and is considered one of the most effective laser treatments today. With just a few treatment sessions, the procedure can reduce and potentially remove scars, age spots, blemishes, and facial wrinkles around the mouth and eyes. The promise of noticeable results with minimal downtime and lower procedure cost is spurring interest in fractional methods of skin rejuvenation. Patients are increasingly requesting these treatments to improve their appearance.

Sublative™ fractionated bi-polar radio frequency technology places the heat energy effectively into the upper dermis where it can produce a significant increase in both collagen and elastin with minimal epidermal disruption. By utilizing RF Sublation – fractionated bipolar radio frequency technology – heat energy is effectively placed into the dermis where it can produce significant dermal impact with minimal epidermal disruption.

The ergonomic Sublative™ applicator delivers bipolar radio frequency energy via a matrix of 64 electrodes in the disposable applicator tip. The RF energy generates fractional deep dermal heating in the region of the electrode matrix to induce skin injury, thus eliciting a wound-healing response. Mild to moderate wrinkles and superficial skin discoloration are reduced, and skin texture becomes more smooth and more elastic.

Some of the common conditions that Sublative treatments can treat include:

Wrinkles
Scars
Textural irregularities
Tone
Superficial skin lesions

Candidates
Who are the best candidates for Laser Skin Resurfacing?

One of the major benefits of Toronto Laser Skin Resurfacing is that it can treat a diverse number of skin types and conditions. The best candidates are those who come in with realistic expectations, are in overall good health, maintain a positive attitude throughout the treatments, and are committed to a good skincare routine. This is undoubtedly a treatment perfect for you if you are trying to obtain clearer, younger-looking skin or want to minimize the appearance of skin damage or wrinkles. It can repair the damage to your skin caused by numerous occurrences, much like the ones below.

Acne or other facial scars
Brown spots or blotchy skin coloring
Certain benign skin growths
Fine wrinkles on the lower eyelids and deep crows feet
Vertical wrinkles around the mouth
Wrinkled or sun-damaged skin on the face

Unfortunately, Laser skin resurfacing isn’t suggested if you have very dark skin tones or active acne outbreaks. In addition, it is important to be aware that there is a recovery period needed after laser therapy. Some patients, depending on their skin condition, may require up to two or three weeks to recover.

Benefits
What are the benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Having Laser Skin Resurfacing in Toronto is a convenient and fast procedure that delivers stunning results. Your skin will become clearer, tighter, and smoother than it was before having LSR done. Some of the amazing benefits our patients have seen include:

Treatments are quick and painless
Improves scars and surgical scars
Increased collagen production
Reduces the appearance of prominent blood vessels
Reduction of fine lines and wrinkles
Shrinks enlarged pores
Tightened skin
Treats brown spots, redness, or discoloration on the face

It’s about you
What’s the first step?

The first step to getting Laser Skin Resurfacing in Toronto is to contact us either by phone or by filling out a contact form on our website. When you come into our office for your consultation, your provider will be able to answer any questions you may have, provide more information on the treatment, and give you our expert recommendations to achieve your aesthetic goals.

You will be asked some specific questions about your skin regime, medications, and allergic reactions. Please be upfront with us, as the questions are all designed to help ensure we can provide a safe and effective treatment for your needs.

If you want to move forward with the treatment, we will create your treatment plan and our Patient Coordinator will be able to help you schedule your first session, as well as provide you with certain instructions to follow to achieve optimal results.

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What to expect on the day of a Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment

When you arrive on the day of your Laser Skin Resurfacing, our primary focus will be your comfort. Our Aesthetic team will be on hand to answer any questions and assist in the process. Before the treatment, we will completely clean your skin with a cleanser to remove any lotions, makeup, or other substances found on the skin. This ensures that the LSR treatment can achieve the best results possible.

The first step is to globally treat the skin you want to be addressed, which is commonly located around the face, neck, or chest. The second step addresses more specific skin concerns and will vary from patient to patient (ex. spider veins, redness, acne, or dark spots of hyperpigmentation).

We start the process by using the device that emits the laser pulses and directs them at the targeted skin area. The laser then penetrates the external layer of the skin while simultaneously heating the underlying skin. This promotes deep healing, thus resulting in rapid collagen growth.

Depending on the size of the affected area, treatments of Laser Skin Resurfacing will typically take between 15 and 40 minutes.

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Laser Skin Resurfacing recovery

After your treatments, you may experience redness, warmth, swelling, or tightness in the treated area, which typically fades within a few hours after treatment. The skin may often have a pinkish tone for five to seven days. You will be able to return to your normal schedule immediately after you receive your treatment, but you will need to try and stay out of the sun as best as possible. If you do plan on being exposed to UV rays in any form, we strongly recommend using a good SPF to prevent any unfavorable results.

Many people notice positive changes in the appearance of their skin within a few days but keep in mind that you may require multiple sessions before you see your final results. Most laser-treated regions will be fully healed six to nine days after the laser treatment.

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How much does Laser Skin Resurfacing cost in Toronto?

The cost of Laser Skin Resurfacing in Toronto will vary on a number of factors, including the number of sessions required and the size of the area being treated. The best way to get the most accurate cost is to contact our office and schedule a consultation with one of our providers. After your treatment plan is created, our Patient Coordinator will be able to provide you with a price breakdown.

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It’s about you
Why choose us?

Selecting Aviva Cosmetic & Laser Clinic for your Laser Skin Resurfacing needs is a choice driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering top-notch results in Canada. Thanks to their expertise and training, our team of highly skilled professionals can promise our patients safety and precision when it comes to their experience. Our clinic is equipped with cutting-edge laser technology, ensuring that your treatments are at the forefront of the field. We understand that every patient is unique, and we prioritize personalized care, tailoring each treatment plan to your specific needs and goals.

We’ve earned a strong reputation in Toronto for our commitment to quality care and the delivery of outstanding, long-lasting outcomes. When you choose us, you’re choosing a dedicated team here to help you look and feel your best.

Schedule your consultation

If you are in the Toronto area and have concerns about your skin’s appearance, Laser Skin Resurfacing could be a perfect solution, with radiant, natural, smoother, and more even-toned skin being achievable within just a few sessions! You’ll know you’ve made the best choice with Aviva Cosmetic & Laser Clinic and our expert team is ready to get your own LSR experience started. To book your consultation, call us directly or use our website to request an appointment today!

Laser Skin Resurfacing FAQs

Although you may notice positive results in your skin’s texture and tone after your first treatment, many of our patients will require several appointments to achieve the best results. The amount of sessions required depends on your skin issues, recovery time, and your desired results.
Post-treatment, they may notice tone and texture improvements as a result of increased levels of beneficial collagen and new healthy skin cells that are produced. With the treatment’s dermal impact, mild to moderate wrinkles and superficial skin discolorations are reduced. Typical treatment protocol is 3 treatments, 4 – 6 weeks apart. The total number of required treatment sessions depends on the skin condition of the patient.
Of course! Many of our patients will combine their Toronto Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment with our Chemical Peels or Microneedling to produce stunning results. If you have a specific aesthetic goal in mind or would like to find out about other treatments we offer, discuss this with your provider during your consultation. We will be more than happy to provide you with our expert recommendations.
While Skin Resurfacing is a fairly safe treatment, it can cause side effects, which can include, but are not limited to:
- Burns
- Changes in skin color
- Delayed wound healing
- Hypersensitivity or allergic reactions
- Infection
- Itching
- Minor pain
- Redness
- Scarring
- Swelling
These reactions are normal and your skin should return to its normal appearance, however, if you do experience any long-lasting or concerning side effects, please do not hesitate to call our office.

Laser Skin Resurfacing in Toronto

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