Before the procedure begins, your skin will be cleansed and you will be given eye protection, especially if the treatment area is your face. The specialist performing your Micro Laser Peel will then use a computer-guided laser handpiece over the targeted area, vaporizing the most superficial layers of skin. In a thickness measured in microns, the sun-damaged surface skin cells, fine lines, and age spots are precisely removed by the laser. During this treatment you may feel a mild heat sensation as the laser removes the damaged surface of your skin. The Micro Laser Peel generally provides superior results because it can be administered with great precision of depth.

Immediately after the treatment you will notice that the skin has a “whitish” or “frosty” appearance. This is the laser-dehydrated epidermal layer that will peel away within a day or two after your micro laser treatment, following which your skin will be pink and feel a little dry, like the sensation you have from sunburn. This redness can last for up to a few days. On days three and four, skin exfoliation continues as new cells replace the dry, dead ones. Between days five and seven, most patients see noticeable improvements in both skin texture and tightness, sometimes dramatically, and wrinkles and fine lines will usually soften or disappear. In most cases, your skin will appear younger and healthier, with smooth and more even coloration.

You may see noticeable improvements in your skin after just one procedure, but it may take several sessions to achieve optimum results.

Within a week of your Micro Laser Peel, your skin may transform from looking tired to vibrant. Skin suffering from sun and weather damage tends to look rough, dull, and lifeless. With a Micro Laser Peel, you’ll undergo a roughly 30 minute procedure and, within a week, you’ll likely be able to showcase improved skin texture and an overall more youthful appearance. Immediately after the procedure, you may notice some “frosting” of your skin, but this is a normal response to the procedure and will subside within a day or two.

The staff at Minneapolis Skin Clinic is composed of highly trained individuals, which means that you’ll be getting some of the best results possible and you can rest assured that you’ll be treated exceptionally well. We have two locations, one in Maple Grove and another in Golden Valley, both of which are fully equipped to offer great results from a Micro Laser Peel.

Just because you have to cope with Minnesota weather, doesn’t mean that you need to age before your time. By taking advantage of a Micro Laser Peel, you can quickly assure that your skin will look more youthful and more vibrant—in other words, it will look more like you feel. To be sure, it’s a subtle transformation, but one in which a great number of our patients find a significant amount of satisfaction. The best part about looking a little bit younger is that you get to see it in the mirror every day for quite some time, as the healing process causes growth of new healthier surface skin cells.

If you’re interested in getting started on your own skin rejuvenation process, contact Minneapolis Skin Clinic to get started today.