Does it hurt, and how much does it hurt?

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I'm wondering how painful it should be, it says "a bee sting or rubberband snapping on your skin", but I've heard of some people having a burning feeling during treatment. Is that normal? Or, should it be relatively painless? I would be trying to achieve skin lightening, tightening, and rejuvenation.

Gurinder (Gina) Brar, MD · Answer

The Aerolase Neo laser is a procedure that does not hurt, it feels warm. If you have acne lesions that are being targeted they can sting a bit but no pain and does not feel like a rubber band snap. There is no downtime and can be done on all skin types. It is great for tightening, going after pigment, rosacea, melasma, and overall rejuvenation. Your skilled provider should always be watching the reaction of your skin and treat you accordingly.

Does it hurt, and how much does it hurt?

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