Laser Treatments: What to Know Before Your Consultation

Downtime, device selection and the questions worth asking before you book any resurfacing appointment.

The word laser describes a category, not a treatment. Two guests can hear the same word and receive entirely different appointments.

Ask what the device is being asked to do: resurface, target pigment, or stimulate collagen. Each is a different mechanism with a different recovery curve.

Be honest about downtime. A three-day recovery scheduled badly feels far worse than a five-day recovery scheduled well.

Finally, ask what preparation is expected. Skin that has been primed responds more predictably and recovers more calmly.