Skin Resurfacing

Ideal candidates for skin resurfacing include patients with fine lines, wrinkles or sun damage on the skin as well as patients bothered by “crow’s feet” at the corners of the eyes and/or skin laxity below the eyes. In addition, patients with vertical wrinkles around the mouth, acne or chicken pox scars and blotchy, uneven skin tones or brown spots are good candidates for skin resurfacing.

The cost of skin resurfacing varies according to the type of treatment performed, the size of the treatment area, fees charged by the doctor or the facility and how many treatments are needed to achieve the patient’s goals. A light chemical peel is $100-$250 while a medium peel is $400-$700. A deep peel is $700-$1000. Dermabrasion costs around $1500-$3000 and laser resurfacing is in the range of $800-$2500 depending on the type of laser used. 

Skin resurfacing results vary according to the type of procedure and the condition of the skin prior to treatment. Light treatments do not provide the same dramatic results as an aggressive treatment so lighter skin resurfacing may require several sessions to achieve the desired results. It takes time for the skin to heal so it may take 3 to 6 to 12 months for the final results to be visible. Skin resurfacing results are not permanent but can last a long time. As a person ages, they will continue to lose volume and gravity continues to pull down on the skin and create more wrinkles. Touch-up treatments help maintain the effects of skin resurfacing.