A: How quickly you see results from treatment depends on many variables, including your skin’s natural elasticity and the type of treatment you choose. Laser and energy-based devices stimulate collagen production, so you’re likely to notice visible results within weeks of treatment, particularly after multiple sessions. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, deliver results that you can see right away.

A: Non-surgical skin laxity treatments shouldn’t be overly uncomfortable, but laser therapy can feel similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. For device treatments and injectables, we offer topical anesthetics that can help numb your skin and keep you comfortable during treatment.

A: Laser treatments may temporarily cause redness, swelling, peeling, and discomfort, but these side effects should subside within 1-14 days.

A: Since device treatments are minimally or non-invasive, they generally require little-to-no downtime. Most patients resume their normal activities immediately after treatment, though you should avoid harsh skin care products and direct sunlight for at least one week. Meanwhile, dermal fillers require no downtime, though you may notice minor swelling at the injection site for a few days after treatment.

A: While you may notice results after one laser or energy-based device treatment, most patients need 3-6, spaced 4-6 weeks apart, to achieve their aesthetic goals. If you choose dermal fillers, you typically only need a single treatment. Over the next 6-12 months, the filler gradually loses its efficacy, at which time you can return to Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Pennsylvania for maintenance treatments.