Laser Skin Resurfacing McLean

What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing is a treatment that removes the outer layers of damaged skin using precisely targeted laser light. As the skin heals, new skin cells grow back, giving you a smoother, tighter and more youthful appearance.

This treatment can be done alone or combined with other cosmetic procedures on the face like injections or facelifts for better overall results.

Who Can Benefit?

At Evolve Tysons, we recommend laser resurfacing for people dealing with:

• Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth or forehead

• Shallow acne scars

• Sun damage or age spots

• Uneven skin tone or texture

• Large pores or oily skin, especially on the nose

• Birthmarks or irregular pigmentation

If you struggle with any of these skin concerns, laser resurfacing may help give you a smoother, more radiant complexion.

Our Advanced Lasers

At Evolve Tysons, we use the latest laser technologies to ensure safe, customized and effective treatments:

• Opus: This fractional CO2 laser system provides ablative skin resurfacing to treat wrinkles, scars, sun damage and other skin imperfections with minimal downtime.

• Morpheus8: A revolutionary fractional radio-frequency microneedling device that remodels and contours the face and body by stimulating collagen production.

• Harmony Pro XL: A multi-application platform with intense pulsed light (IPL) that treats pigmentation issues, vascular lesions, hair removal, and laser skin resurfacing with minimal discomfort.

Preparing for Treatment

Before laser resurfacing at Evolve Tysons, you'll meet with one of our aestheticians. We'll examine your skin concerns and goals to determine the best laser option.

To prepare, you'll need to stop certain medications and supplements that affect bleeding around 10 days prior. If you get cold sores or fever blisters, we may prescribe an antiviral first.

You'll also need to quit smoking for 2 weeks before and after, since it slows healing.

What to Expect

Laser resurfacing is an outpatient procedure, so you can go home afterwards. Depending on the area's size, we may use local numbing or general anesthesia for larger regions like the full face.

The treatment itself takes 30 minutes to 2 hours as your provider carefully moves the laser over the targeted areas.

Afterwards, you'll get detailed skincare instructions to aid healing and minimize side effects. You'll need to clean and apply ointment to the treated areas several times daily. Some swelling, itching or stinging is normal the first few days.

Within 5–7 days, your skin will start peeling and drying as the new layer forms underneath. Full healing typically takes 10–21 days, after which you'll notice a major improvement in your skin's appearance.

During recovery, you must use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily, limit sun exposure, and keep your skin moisturized. Once healed, you can slowly restart products like retinoids as approved.

The Benefits

While not promising perfection, laser resurfacing can dramatically improve:

Potential Risks

Like any cosmetic procedure, laser resurfacing has some risks, including:

• Burns or heat injuries

• Scarring

• Darker or lighter skin patches

• Cold sore/fever blister flare-ups

• Bacterial infection

However, these are minimized when performed by Evolve Tysons’ experienced professionals who prioritize your safety.

Rejuvenate Your Skin at Evolve Tysons

If you're ready to say goodbye to skin imperfections and hello to a smoother, brighter, more youthful complexion, schedule your laser resurfacing consultation at Evolve Tysons today.

Our dedicated team will help you understand all your treatment options and create a personalized plan to achieve your desired results through advanced cosmetic techniques.

Don't let your skin concerns hold you back any longer. Contact us now to begin your journey to revived, radiant and rejuvenated skin you can feel confident in. We're here to help you look and feel your best.