We have recently added one of the newest and most exciting lasers that is on the market. Pearl Laser by Cutera. The Pearl laser is excellent for treating modest sun damage including dark spots, freckles, delicate wrinkling and large pore size.
I have found that the Pearl Laser (unlike the Fraxel) is less painful during the treatment process. The Pearl Laser on a scale of 1 to 10 is about a 2 to 3 for the majority of my patients.
A full Pearl Laser treatment for the face takes only 15 to 20 minutes. However, we do have the patient arrive 45 minutes before the treatment to have a topical numbing cream applied to the area being lasered. Patients are red for about four days. After the fourth day usually you will peel for about a 24 hour period. After you have peeled you are free to apply regular moisturizer and makeup.
The price of the Pearl Laser treatment for a full face on an average is $1,500.00. Your only additional cost would be your numbing cream and post-operative cleanser and moisturizer.
