Laser treatments are a great resource for patients who want to refresh their complexion and treat specific skin concerns. These treatments support skin renewal, improve tone and target concerns that develop with sun exposure and aging.
Winter can be an ideal time to focus on laser treatments since skin is often recovering from months of sun exposure and daily environmental stress. At Radiant Skin, we offer laser treatments to patients in Zionsville, IN, and we have put together five laser options that we believe can help your skin feel healthier and look refreshed by spring.
Why Winter Is the Best Time for Laser Treatments
After a laser treatment, it is always important to protect your skin from the sun since treated skin is more prone to UV damage. Winter is often a smart season to focus on laser treatments because there is less sun exposure due to shorter days and more time spent indoors. This built-in protection can make a difference in how your skin responds to treatments.
Winter can also give you a chance to get in a full series of treatments, both to treat leftover sun damage from summer and to give your skin a boost before spring.
Five Laser Treatments to Try This Winter
1. Radiant Skin Laser Facial
Our Radiant Skin Laser Facial is a combination of three skin-refreshing techniques. We start with the ClearSilk laser therapy to stimulate deep layers of skin and stimulate collagen production. Next, we use BBL HEROic SkinSmooth Enhancement to treat discoloration in the skin, such as sun spots and redness. Finally, we dermaplane the skin to remove dead skin cells and surface hairs and give you immediate improvements in texture.
2. Sciton® TRL™ Full-Field Resurfacing
Sciton® TRL™ Full-Field Resurfacing is one of the most intensive laser treatments for sun damage that we offer. It treats deeper concerns by completely removing damaged outer layers of skin. While it is a deep treatment, we still have full control over the treatment depth, so we can customize it for you. Winter is a practical time for this treatment since healing is more involved and requires limited sun exposure and consistent skin care.
3. Sciton® HALO® Hybrid Fractional Laser
Sciton® HALO® Hybrid Fractional Laser combines two types of laser energy in one session. It is one of the only treatments that can so easily treat both surface-level and deep skin changes in one session. We can use this method to improve uneven tone, texture, fine lines, enlarged pores and visible discoloration from the previous summer while also supporting collagen and improving its resilience.
HALO® is often chosen by patients who want noticeable improvement before spring without a long recovery. During winter, you can plan out several sessions with a few weeks between each and have smooth, glowing skin by the time the weather warms up. HALO treatments are customized based on your skin goals and how much time you can set aside for appointments.
4. Sciton® ProFractional™ Laser Resurfacing
Sciton® ProFractional™ laser resurfacing is one of the more flexible skin-tightening laser treatments, using laser energy to treat small sections of skin while leaving surrounding tissue intact. This fractional approach supports collagen and elastin production, which can help improve the skin’s texture and the appearance of fine lines or scarring. Because treatment depth can be adjusted, ProFractional™ works well for patients who want improvement with a recovery timeline that fits their schedule.
5. Sciton® Moxi™
Sciton Moxi is a gentle laser treatment that refreshes the skin and addresses early signs of sun damage and uneven texture. It creates micro-channels that encourage collagen production and natural cell turnover without too much downtime. Moxi is a prejuvenation treatment, which means that it is a proactive treatment for those who want to prevent rather than treat signs of aging. During the winter months, you can improve tone and clarity with Moxi and have glowing skin by spring.
BONUS: Laser Hair Removal
If you want smoother legs or underarms by spring, it is better to start sooner rather than later. Hair grows in cycles, so you will likely need six to eight sessions to treat all of the follicles at the right stage of growth. Winter scheduling allows for enough time to complete the series and makes it easier to stay consistent with appointments.
How to Choose the Right Laser Treatment for Your Skin Goals
Choosing between different laser skin treatments involves considering what you want to improve, how much downtime you can manage and how your skin typically responds to treatment. The basic options for laser treatments include:
- Non-Ablative Lasers: These treatments work below the surface of the skin to improve tone, texture, and early signs of aging with little to no recovery time.
- Fractional Ablative Lasers: Fractional treatments focus on small areas of skin at a time, and improve texture, scarring and firmness while keeping portions of the skin untreated.
- Fully Ablative Lasers: These lasers remove entire layers of damaged skin and are typically used for deeper wrinkles or more noticeable sun damage.
- Hybrid Options: Hybrid lasers combine different types of laser energy to maximize results while minimizing downtime.
Your treatment goals and specific skin concerns are an important part of making a decision about laser treatments. Each patient has different concerns that they would like to treat, from deep acne scars to extensive sun damage. These concerns, along with your skin type and how quickly you want to see results, will all factor into our recommendation.
When Will I See Results From Laser Treatments?
The timing of results from laser treatments can vary based on the type of laser used and how deeply it works within the skin. Some treatments lead to visible improvement within days as the skin heals, while others develop gradually as collagen production in the skin increases. It is common for the results of laser treatments to continue improving in the months after the treatment.
Start Your Winter Treatments Now for Beautiful Spring Skin
Laser treatments can support smoother texture, clearer tone, and gradual skin renewal. At Radiant Skin, we use thoughtful planning and focus on matching treatment types to skin concerns so results develop naturally and continue to improve as the skin heals. We are available by phone at 317-344-2972 for patients in Zionsville, IN, or we invite you to complete our online form.
