A fractional CO2 treatment comes with about a week of social downtime, while an IPL photofacial lets you go back to work the same day. Dr. Birely will tell you at your first visit which side of that line the sun damage from your tanning years falls on for laser skin resurfacing in Timonium, MD.
Below, you'll learn which laser Dr. Brent Birely, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is likely to suggest at Artistry in Plastic Surgery, and what the recovery looks like.
Which Laser Will Dr. Birely Suggest for Laser Skin Resurfacing in Timonium, MD?
At the beginning of your consultation, you'll have the opportunity to show Dr. Birely exactly what bothers you, from the brown spots across your cheekbones to the fine lines that have started to catch your foundation. Then, he'll look at the depth of the lines and the color of the spots and tell you which of our three treatments fits.
Before you leave, ask about:
whether an IPL photofacial on the Optimas platform will fade the brown spots, or the fine lines call for the fractional CO2 laser, Solaria by InMode
whether Morpheus8 is the better fit for early laxity along your jawline
how many sessions each one takes, and how far apart
what your skin will look like the next morning, and for how long
How Soon Can I Go Back to Work After a Resurfacing Laser?
If Dr. Birely suggests fractional CO2, your skin will look red and feel like a sunburn when you leave. That is normal. It's also likely that it will feel tight and peel over the first several days, so most patients take about a week away from the office. That said, by the two-week mark, the redness has faded and the spots have flaked off, and your skin keeps improving for months. From there, you'll wear SPF 30 every day.
After an IPL photofacial, the brown spots darken and flake off over a week or so, and you can go back to work the same day. Morpheus8, meanwhile, leaves you pink for a day or two.
At our office in Lutherville, MD, laser treatments are performed by experienced, medically trained professionals at the practice of Dr. Brent Birely, who completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins.
Refresh Your Look at Artistry in Plastic Surgery
You'll leave your consult with Brent Birely, MD, knowing which laser fits your skin, how much downtime to plan on, and when to book it. Call Artistry in Plastic Surgery at 410-346-5246 to schedule your laser consultation at our office in Lutherville, MD.