At Larson Plastic Surgery and ZL medspa, we are here to simplify the process and make it easy to find your perfect treatment. As a physician-owned and operated clinic, our safe, advanced, and effective treatments help patients reach almost any aesthetic goal! In this deep dive, Dr. Ethan Larson is breaking down the best treatments to empower the entire health and natural glow of your skin. Here’s everything you need to know about skin resurfacing in Tucson!
Let There Be Light
AZ’s priceless sunsets aren’t the only light ZL patients love! Our skin resurfacing is a minimally invasive procedure that uses specific and precise beam of light energy to improve the appearance of your skin. When it comes to what’s right for your skin, there are two options we trust for skin resurfacing.
Ablative
Ablative lasers enhance the look of your skin by eliminating the topmost layer of its surface, known as the epidermis and part of the dermis. By specifically targeting damaged cells, our Halo laser treatment or other Sciton resurfacing lasers can improve common skin concerns like wrinkles, spots, and scarring.By combining the power of non-ablative lasers to deliver a convenient, complete treatment to every patient who needs both! Our resurfacing and Halo lasers are completely customizable, meaning the settings used can be modified for different skin concerns and skin types.
Our patients benefit from the expertise of Laura Zimmerman Nurse Practitioner and laser specialist to ensure your receive the best laser treatment and ideal settings for your skin’s needs
How Ablative Lasers Work
These lasers focus on the water present in your skin cells. As water absorbs the laser energy, the cells naturally vaporize or peel off. This stimulates the natural regeneration of collagen and elastin fibers, resulting in a youthful appearance throughout your face that you can feel!
With targeted areas of your epidermis and dermis treated, we trigger the body’s inherent healing mechanism. The effect of this response is to promote the production of collagen, which is a vital protein that keeps our skin firm, structured, and looking young. By increasing collagen levels, you will promote the growth of new, healthy skin cells that can replace the outer layer of your skin. The results from this skin resurfacing in Tucson continue days and weeks after your first treatment, and only compound over time!
While ablative lasers can yield remarkable results, they do demand a longer recovery period for the skin to heal. Because these treatments are more aggressive, our team will determine the best course of action for your concerns in a comprehensive consultation. Book your one-on-one appointment to see if our ablative options are right for you!
Fractional Non-Ablative
For a gentler approach, we look to the fractional non-ablative laser, Moxi, to bring out your skin’s natural glow from the inside out. This option bypasses the superficial layers of your skin to focus on concerns that lie beneath. At Larson, we often pair ablative and fractional non-ablative lasers for skin resurfacing in Tucson!
How Non-Ablative Lasers Work
Non-ablative lasers target deep layers of the skin, leaving the outer layer of skin intact. By bypassing the outer layer, the laser energy stimulates collagen production from within to improve its appearance over time.
Non-Ablative Means LESS Downtime
The main advantage of non-ablative lasers is the minimal recovery time after treatment. Depending on the laser and your skin type, you may experience mild redness or swelling after treatment, but these side effects typically subside within 2-3 days, perfect for a weekend recovery.
With minimal downtime, you can plan on getting right back to your day after non-ablative skin resurfacing in Tucson! This is a common recommendation for busy professionals, parents, and anyone looking to level up their look with little downtime. To see all of our options on your time, try out our virtual tool to build your treatment plan!
What Laser Resurfacing Can Treat
Skin resurfacing in Tucson can improve the appearance of many concerns and conditions, including:
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
We all know that fine lines and wrinkles emerge as we get older. Let’s discuss why these symptoms of aging appear and how laser resurfacing can help reverse this process.
Knowing Every Line
As we age, our body’s natural collagen production begins to slow down, making our skin thinner, weaker, and less elastic. This leads to our skin becoming loose, with lines and wrinkles that tell our age for us! To treat this, our ZL skin specialists look into the deeper details of aging that are causing your unique concerns.
Smoothing Stimulation
Our resurfacing options can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production. This increase in collagen helps improve your skin’s firmness, elasticity, and texture over time. More collagen turns back the hands of time naturally for your face with expert skin resurfacing!
Age Spots
In Tucson, we love to take advantage of summer months by spending days in the rays. However, UV light is very damaging to unprotected skin, and the effects will show. While almost appearing overnight, age spots remain one of the most common signs of sun damage!
Your Unique Shade
Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin its beautiful color. This is why AZ’s most beautiful colors are on the faces of our patients! But after a summer in the sun, your skin can enjoy the sun a little too much, producing an excess of melanin in response to that high UV exposure. Too much melanin results in unwanted marks of hyperpigmentation.
Spot Check!
Our laser resurfacing options target the pigmented cells responsible for age spots. The laser energy causes them to heat up and split apart, breaking down any excess melanin. We combine multiple skin resurfacing options in Tucson to erase the signs of aging like spots, scars, and more!
Scars
Scars are just as natural and unfortunate as spots. Luckily, our go-to resurfacing options can minimize the appearance of these pesky marks!
Why Scars Show
There are many reasons why you might develop scars over time, including past acne, injuries, or surgeries. Extended UV exposure can also worsen the appearance of scars, leading to marks becoming more noticeable.
Leaving Scars in the Past
To stop scarring in its tracks, our skin resurfacing in Tucson helps reduce the appearance of scars by stimulating collagen production. By targeting the excess pigment and removing the damaged skin, our team can help you leave those signs of the past in the rear-view mirror!
Our Favorite Skin Resurfacing Treatments
Now that we’ve discussed the different types of lasers and how they target common skin concerns, let’s dive deeper into the details behind our favorite treatments.
Halo
The Halo laser is one of our most popular choices for skin resurfacing in Tucson, capable of addressing a wide variety of concerns.
Time: 30 to 60 minutes
Type: Ablative/non-ablative laser
Treatment: Face, neck, chest, arms
Social Downtime: 4 to 7 days, back to work within 2 to 3 days.
Our Halo laser is proven to treat many common concerns associated with overexposure, injuries, aging, and more! We often recommend the Halo laser if you’re looking to treat:
- Sun spots and sun damage
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Uneven skin tone, color, and texture
- Scars
Moxi
The Moxi laser is another completely customizable treatment that gives you brighter, better, and younger-looking skin with minimal downtime.
Time: 25 to 90 minutes
Type: Non-ablative
Treats: Face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs
Social Downtime: None! Back to work within 1 hour.
While we frequently recommend Moxi to complement other skin resurfacing treatments in Tucson, Moxi can address several concerns on its own, including:
- Dark spots
- Sun damage
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Uneven skin tone and texture
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Combining Treatments
Why only get one skin resurfacing solution in Tucson when you can get better results with two? To see the best results from your laser treatments, ZL Medspa by Larson Plastic Surgery creates personalized care plans that are completely tailored to you and your unique goals.
Based on your concerns, we may pair multiple treatments to exceed your expectations. As we combine treatments, we compound the results of each resurfacing option. We all know two is better than one! For professional results, we provide professional recommendations and guidance to select your ideal pairings from our array of options!
BBL Photofacial
A BBL facial uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to improve the health and appearance of your skin, much like our more powerful lasers, but in a more gentle way. This makes it a great treatment to pair with our lasers or to maintain the results of your skin resurfacing in Tucson, capable of addressing:
- Aging skin
- Rosacea and redness
- Age spots
Essential Skincare
Did you wear your sunscreen today? Skincare is essential for every Arizonan! So before you spend one more day without proper protection, look to ZL to build your best skincare routine yet. With industry-leading brands and clinical specialists guiding you through every step of your new routine, skincare and skin resurfacing go together like peanut butter and jelly!
The right options, Right on Time
Even if skin resurfacing isn’t the first treatment for you, our specialists ensure everyone has the best options to bring out their best natural beauty! When you’re ready to improve your health and beauty, ZL Medspa by Larson Plastic Surgery is here to help.
In our community, we’re more than a plastic surgery authority! We’re a family-owned, fully in-house aesthetic source. From liposuction to skin resurfacing treatments, in Tucson, we’re a trusted partner for thousands of patients in every stage of life!
Book an appointment to see why in person.
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