The holiday season is one of the best times to refresh your skin with laser treatments. Cooler weather means less sun exposure, making winter the ideal season for healing and renewal. Most patients also have more downtime during the winter months, making it easier to schedule treatments. Whether you want a brighter complexion or simply want to start the new year with healthier, smoother skin, winter is the ideal time for laser treatments.
Benefits of Laser Treatments
Laser skincare treatments can improve skin texture, soften fine lines, reduce sun damage, fade dark spots, and stimulate collagen production, resulting in smoother, firmer skin over time. Lasers also offer transformative results with minimal downtime, allowing for refreshed skin without missing out on the holiday plans. With a customized treatment plan, laser therapy can address multiple concerns at once, giving your complexion a more youthful appearance.
Will My Skin Look Burnt After Laser Treatment?
Laser treatments are designed to be gentle, controlled, and precise. While you may experience temporary redness, swelling, or warmth, these side effects usually fade within hours to a few days, depending on the type of laser used. Your skin will not look burnt or damaged. Instead, you can expect a flushed glow immediately after treatment. Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure your skin stays hydrated and protected as it heals.
Lasers We Offer
Erbium 1540
The Erbium 1540 laser is ideal for addressing early signs of aging, acne scarring, uneven texture, and fine lines. It works by creating controlled micro-channels in the skin that trigger collagen remodeling. Because it is non-ablative, the Erbium 1540 offers skin-smoothing and brightening benefits with minimal downtime.
IPL
IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, targets pigmentation and redness to give the skin a more even and radiant appearance. It’s ideal for treating sunspots, broken capillaries, rosacea, and uneven tone. IPL treatments require little to no downtime.
What Should I Expect with Laser Skin Treatment?
Most laser treatments begin with a consultation to determine your skin type, concerns, and goals. During the treatment session, you may feel a warm, tingling sensation as the laser energy is delivered. Treatment time varies depending on the area addressed, but most sessions take between 15 and 45 minutes. After your treatment, you can expect temporary redness or mild swelling, followed by gradual improvements in tone and texture over the next several days to weeks. With consistent treatments, results continue to improve, giving your skin a refreshed and healthy glow.
Why Choose Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center
At Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center, patients receive expert care from Kimberly Dearden, CME, LME, our highly trained laser specialist. With extensive experience in advanced laser technology, Kimberly Dearden, CME, LME, creates personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific skin needs. Her attention to detail and commitment to safety help you achieve your aesthetic goals effectively.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re ready to achieve your skin goals before the holidays, schedule a consultation at Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center by completing our online contact form.
David L. Mobley, MD
Dr. David L. Mobley, a triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon in Sarasota, FL, has more than 30 years of experience specializing in facial and breast surgery, with expertise in procedures such as facelifts, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, rhinoplasty, laser resurfacing, facial fat grafting, breast augmentation, breast lifts, and breast reduction using advanced techniques like Galaflex mesh support. Voted a “Top Doctor” in Plastic Surgery by Sarasota physicians and recognized annually by Castle Connolly’s “America’s Top Doctors” since 2007, Dr. Mobley has completed extensive training at prestigious institutions including Baylor College of Medicine, the Medical College of Virginia, LSU Medical Center, and a specialized fellowship in cosmetic procedures. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of leading professional societies, with staff appointments at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center.
