Laser Skin Resurfacing
Advanced fractional laser resurfacing with UltraClear for smoother, refreshed skin and minimal downtime
- Treatment time
- Around 20 minutes for a full face
- Anaesthetic
- Topical numbing cream
- Downtime
- Minimal to a few days, depending on depth
- Results
- Immediate glow, building over several weeks
Advanced fractional laser resurfacing with UltraClear for smoother, refreshed skin and minimal downtime
Over the years the skin gathers the marks of everyday life: sun damage, fine lines, uneven texture, pigmentation and acne scarring, and it gradually loses the smoothness and radiance of younger skin. Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most effective ways to address these concerns, removing the damaged outer layers of skin and prompting it to rebuild itself fresher, smoother and firmer.
At Maison Restorative, laser skin resurfacing is carried out with UltraClear, the world's first mid-infrared cold fibre laser. Unlike traditional CO2 and erbium lasers, which rely on heat to work, UltraClear uses a precisely controlled cold laser beam to remove damaged surface cells while limiting the heat spread into the surrounding skin. This is what gives the treatment its combination of genuine resurfacing results and markedly less downtime.
The laser works in two ways at once. It gently vaporises the outer layers of dull, sun-damaged skin, and it delivers carefully measured warmth into the deeper layers to stimulate the skin's own production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The result is smoother, clearer, more even and more radiant skin, with improvements that appear soon after treatment and continue to build as the skin remodels over the following weeks.
Because the treatment is highly adjustable, your practitioner can tailor the depth and intensity precisely to your skin and your goals, from a light refresh with minimal downtime through to a deeper resurfacing session for concerns such as acne scarring. A full-face treatment typically takes around 20 minutes. All patients at Maison Restorative receive a thorough medical consultation before any treatment begins.
Why patients choose this treatment
- Softens fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture
- Improves sun damage, age spots and pigmentation
- Reduces the appearance of acne and other scarring
- Stimulates natural collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid
- Cold ablation means less heat damage and quicker healing
- Fully adjustable from a light refresh to deeper resurfacing
- Suitable for a wide range of skin types
Laser skin resurfacing suits those looking to improve skin texture, tone, fine lines, sun damage or acne scarring who want meaningful resurfacing results with less downtime than traditional ablative lasers. The depth of treatment is tailored at consultation, so it can be adapted for a gentle refresh or a more intensive session.
Your treatment journey
- Step 1
Consultation
Your practitioner assesses your skin, confirms suitability, discusses your concerns and agrees the right depth and intensity of treatment for you.
- Step 2
Treatment
A topical numbing cream is applied for comfort, then the UltraClear laser is passed over the skin, removing damaged surface cells with a cold laser beam while warming the deeper layers to trigger collagen renewal. A full face takes around 20 minutes.
- Step 3
Aftercare
Depending on the depth treated, expect some redness and a warm, sunburnt sensation, and possibly light flaking, for anything from a day to a few days. Your practitioner will guide you through gentle skincare and sun protection to support healing and get the best from your results.
After treatment the skin is usually pink and feels warm, much like mild sunburn, and lighter sessions settle within a day or two while deeper resurfacing may take a few days. It is important to keep the skin well moisturised, avoid picking any flaking, and protect it diligently with a high-factor SPF while it recovers, as freshly resurfaced skin is more sensitive to the sun. Your practitioner will give you tailored aftercare advice at your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is laser skin resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing uses a laser to remove the damaged outer layers of the skin and to stimulate the deeper layers to produce fresh collagen. This improves skin texture and tone and softens fine lines, sun damage, pigmentation and scarring, revealing smoother, clearer, more radiant skin underneath.
Which laser do you use, and why?
At Maison Restorative we use UltraClear, the world's first mid-infrared cold fibre laser. Traditional CO2 and erbium lasers use a lot of heat to work, which extends healing time. UltraClear removes damaged surface cells with a precisely controlled cold laser beam and adds only measured warmth deeper down, so you get real resurfacing results with less heat damage and less downtime.
What does laser skin resurfacing treat?
It addresses uneven skin texture, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, and both surface and deeper acne scarring, while stimulating fresh collagen for overall skin quality.
How much downtime is there?
Downtime depends on the depth of treatment agreed for you. A lighter session may leave only mild redness that settles within a day or two, while a deeper resurfacing session can involve a few days of redness and light flaking as the skin renews.
Is the treatment uncomfortable?
A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand to keep you comfortable. Most people describe a warm sensation during treatment. Because the laser limits heat spread into surrounding skin, discomfort is generally well tolerated.
When will I see results?
Many patients notice an immediate freshness and glow, with improvements in tone, texture and firmness continuing to build over the following weeks as the skin produces new collagen and elastin.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your concern and the depth of treatment. Your practitioner will recommend a personalised plan at your consultation, whether that is a single deeper session or a short course of lighter treatments.
How much does laser skin resurfacing cost?
Pricing depends on the areas treated and the plan agreed for you, and is confirmed in writing at your consultation, with no obligation to proceed.
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