Laser carbon peels deeply exfoliate skin. They also help stimulate collagen production. Laser carbon peels are used to treat: • acne • acne pigmentation • acne scarring • enlarged and clogged pores • melasma • photoaging • fine lines and wrinkles Chemical peels also treat these skin conditions, but here are some of the main differences between the two: • laser carbon peels use heat instead of chemicals for results • laser carbon peels require no down time • people with sensitive skin or skin conditions like eczema will usually experience less redness and irritation after a carbon peel than from a chemical peel.

Here are some do’s and don’ts for laser carbon peel aftercare: • Treat your skin gently after getting a laser carbon peel by continuing to moisturize daily. • It’s normal to see some flaking or experience dryness for a few days, • Use sunscreen regularly with at least SPF 30+ for several days after treatment. • Don’t use any products containing retinol for at least five days after treatment. • Do not exfoliate or use any abrasive or invasive skin treatments for at least one week. • If you have oily skin, use products designed to combat acne to maintain optimum results. • Use products containing collagen, collagen supplements, or follow a collagen-boosting diet if you have photoaged skin or fine lines.

Laser carbon peels are typically very effective for improving the look of oily skin and large pores. If you have severe acne or acne scarring, it may take several treatments before you see full results. Fine lines and wrinkles should also be visibly diminished after one or more treatments. In one case study a young woman with severe pustular, cystic acne received six peel treatments two weeks apart. Significant improvements were seen by the fourth treatment. After the sixth treatment, her acne was reduced by 90 percent. These long-lasting results were still apparent at a follow-up visit two months later. Like chemical peels, laser carbon peels won’t provide permanent results. You may need ongoing treatments in order to sustain the benefits of each. Carbon peels may be repeated every two to three weeks. This period of time allows for ample collagen regeneration between treatments. Everyone’s skin is different. We will go over in a consultation about how many treatments you should anticipate needing before you start to reap full benefits.