Laser Treatments
Micro Laser Peel
Mid-depth ablative resurfacing. Meaningful downtime. Meaningful results.
What it is
A deeper epidermal resurfacing treatment.
The Micro Laser Peel uses the Sciton Joule to ablate a deeper layer of the epidermis than the Nano Peel.
The additional depth reaches further into the epidermis, producing a more pronounced wound-healing response and more significant collagen stimulation.
The tradeoff is clear: more depth means more downtime. For concerns that have not resolved at the surface level, or when your skin is ready to progress from lighter treatments, Micro can deliver results that Nano cannot.
Who it's for
Best for moderate surface and early structural concerns.
Micro is not the first option we introduce. It belongs where your skin is ready for the recovery window.
Moderate fine lines
Fine lines and wrinkles that need more than a shallow peel.
Photodamage
Moderate sun damage and pigmentation.
Texture
Rough, thickened, or uneven surface that lighter peels have not resolved.
Enlarged pores
Pore visibility tied to texture and surface quality.
Early acne scarring
Mild to moderate textural acne scarring.
What to expect
A visible recovery window.
Plan for 5 to 7 days before public-facing commitments.
Topical numbing is applied before treatment. During the session, expect heat and a more pronounced stinging sensation than the Nano Peel.
After treatment, skin is red, swollen, tight, and raw-feeling. Bronzing and peeling usually begin around day 2 or 3 and continue through day 5 to 7.
Results become visible once healing resolves: smoother texture, more even tone, and reduced fine lines. Collagen remodeling continues for 4 to 6 weeks.
Aftercare
Through the flaking
Micro aftercare carries you through a few days of real flaking. Follow it closely.
Before
Avoid sun and tanning for 4 weeks and stop retinoids 7 days before treatment.
Cold sores
Antiviral prophylaxis may be prescribed if you have a history of cold sores.
Recovery
Redness and swelling peak in the first 48 hours. Shedding usually completes over days 5 to 7.
Pause actives
No retinoids, acids, or vitamin C for at least 7 to 10 days.
SPF and sun
Wear SPF every day and avoid direct sun for 4 weeks.
After your treatment
Care depends on which laser you had, but the foundations are the same.
Physical sunscreen, every day
Wear a physical (mineral) sunscreen daily, no exceptions. This is the single most important thing you can do to protect your result.
Go easy on hydration up front
Counterintuitive, but less hydration on the front end actually means better tone and texture in the long run. Follow the plan we give you.
Know your downtime
BBL and Nano are minimal: BBL sun spots darken to look like coffee grounds for 5 to 7 days, then flake off. Resurfacing lasers like Micro, Profractional, and TRL run from a few days of flaking up to a week or more of real recovery.
Follow your post-care exactly
Each laser has its own protocol. Do it to the letter. This is where good results are won or lost.
What to avoid
Lasered skin is heat-sensitive and pigment-prone. These all wait.
Sun, strictly
Stay out of direct sun through your whole recovery and beyond. Sun plus fresh laser equals rebound pigment and ruined results. This is the rule we're most serious about.
Picking or peeling
Whether it's flaking skin or darkened spots after BBL, let it come off on its own. Picking risks scarring.
Actives
Keep retinols, acids, and active ingredients off until we clear you. Your skin is mid-repair.
Heat and sweat
Skip saunas, hot showers, and hard workouts while you're healing. Heat aggravates already-warm skin.
What's normal, and your next session
What healing looks like depends on the laser. After a BBL, sun spots darken and look like coffee grounds for about 5 to 7 days, then flake away to reveal more even tone, so don't be alarmed when they get darker before they clear. With resurfacing lasers, expect redness, swelling, and a sandpaper texture that smooths out over the recovery window, anywhere from 3 days for a Micro peel to 7 to 10 days for a deep TRL, where you'll genuinely look raw. Plan around the heavier ones.
Almost everything we do is a series, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart for most modalities and longer for deeper resurfacing. Laser is fall and winter work in Texas, roughly October through March, because sun exposure is the enemy of a good result. We'll schedule your next session once your skin has fully recovered. If you see signs of infection, blistering beyond what we told you to expect, or worsening pain, that's not normal, so reach out.
Is this for you
Micro is for skin ready to progress.
We do not recommend it before we assess your skin, history, and downtime tolerance.