What exactly is a laser facial and what can it actually do for your skin?

In this episode of KestyMD Esthetics, Dr. Kat Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Fellowship-Trained Laser Surgeon, breaks down everything you need to know about laser facials, including how they work, what concerns they can treat, how often you need them, and what kind of results you can expect.

Dr. Kesty discusses the different laser technologies commonly used for laser facials, including picosecond and 1064 lasers, as well as microchanneling. Depending on the treatment and your skin's needs, these procedures can be used to address melasma, brown spots, uneven skin tone and texture, acne, rosacea, redness, acne scars, pores, crepey skin, skin laxity, and collagen production.

She also answers some of the most common questions patients have about laser facials:

- How often should you get a laser facial?
- How many treatments do you need to see results?
- Do laser facials hurt?
- Do you need numbing?
- What is the downtime after a laser facial?
- Can you wear makeup afterward?
- Can laser facials help melasma and active acne?
- Can you get a laser facial before a big event?
- Laser facial vs. chemical peel: can you combine them?
- Can laser facials replace Botox or filler?
- Is a picosecond laser the same laser used for tattoo removal?
- Do you need to stop retinoids before a laser facial?

Dr. Kesty also explains the difference between a traditional facial or HydraFacial and a laser facial, why laser facials are more of a long-term skin maintenance treatment, and how consistent treatments can support collagen, skin quality, and overall skin aging.

If you're considering laser treatments for acne, rosacea, melasma, pigmentation, fine lines, skin texture, or overall skin rejuvenation, this episode will help you understand what laser facials can and cannot do, what to expect during treatment, and why choosing the right laser and settings for your skin matters.

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