Lasers & Skin

Ablative lasers remove the skin's surface layer to trigger healing, which gives more dramatic results and usually more downtime. Non-ablative lasers heat the deeper layer of skin to build collagen without damaging the surface, so downtime is shorter but you will probably need more sessions.

Most tattoos take eight to twelve sessions spaced two to six weeks apart. The exact number depends on the tattoo's location, age, and ink density, along with your skin type. Sessions also tend to feel less intense as the ink fades.

Yes, as long as you protect treated skin with SPF 30 or higher. Staying on schedule matters because the laser targets follicles across their growth cycle, and switching to waxing or plucking between sessions can irritate skin that is already sensitive.

Some people see an improvement after one peel, but most need a series of three to six, spaced a few weeks apart. Breakouts can briefly get worse as the skin purges before it clears, and that phase is temporary.

Genius RF microneedling pairs ultrafine needles with radiofrequency heat to build collagen and improve tightness and texture. A session typically lasts about an hour with topical numbing, results build over several sessions, and temporary redness, swelling, or sensitivity are the usual side effects.