How Long Do Pearl Laser Results Last?

Pearl Laser treatments are an excellent way to even out skin tone (get rid of brown spots), reduce some of the finer lines and wrinkles, and add a touch of skin tightening. This technology was developed to give a full face resurfacing with less down time than the traditional laser resurfacing techniques (CO2 and Erbium Yag lasers). My patients are seeing great results after only one treatment with a 4 to 6 day down time. Some patients are retreated at one month if they began with severe sun... more

Pearl is a fully ablative laser that is wonderful for early photoaging, especially for dark spots and dull, lifeless complexions. It requires only 1-2 treatments in contast to Fraxel Restore which requires 3-6. The social downtime is 4-7 days depending on the settings used. It gives your skin a fresh start, getting rid of all those years of sunbathing and tanning beds. The duration of effect will depend on how much sun damage you get AFTER the procedure. The regular use of sunscreens daily,... more

The Pearl laser is excellent for minor sun damage. This is primarily color variegations that can be nicely homongenized with the laser. The procedure is well tolerated and the convalescence is only a few days. Very delicate wrinkles will also be helped. Most patients will return to their normal lifestyles and will encounter some contact with the sun's rays. This will rekindle some of the pigment changes that the Pearl has helped (as will sun damage from years gone by). Patients... more