NanoLaserPeel / MicroLaserPeel

What is NanoLaserPeel / MicroLaserPeel Treatment?

NanoLaserPeel and MicroLaserPeel are light erbium laser resurfacing treatments designed to improve dullness, texture, fine lines, enlarged pores, sun damage, and superficial skin imperfections by removing a controlled outer layer of damaged skin.

NanoLaserPeel is typically a lighter resurfacing option with minimal downtime, while MicroLaserPeel treats more deeply for more corrective resurfacing and may involve several days of visible healing.

How Does It Work?

The erbium laser precisely removes a thin, controlled layer of skin. As the treated skin heals and exfoliates naturally, fresher, smoother-looking skin is revealed and collagen remodeling is supported over time.

Treatment depth is customized based on your skin concerns, goals, and desired downtime. Redness and healing time generally increase as treatment depth increases.

Pre-Treatment Instructions

  • Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, tanning sprays, and self-tanner before treatment as directed by your provider.
  • Use broad-spectrum sunscreen daily and protect the treatment area with hats, sunglasses, and shade whenever possible.
  • Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, benzoyl peroxide, and other irritating products as instructed before treatment.
  • Tell your provider about all medications, supplements, allergies, medical conditions, recent procedures, and changes in your health.
  • Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores. Antiviral medication may be recommended before and after treatment.
  • Please inform your provider if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Please inform your provider if you have active infection, open wounds, rash, severe acne, or irritated skin in the treatment area.
  • Please inform your provider if you have used isotretinoin/Accutane recently unless cleared by your provider.
  • Please inform your provider if you have a history of poor wound healing, keloids, abnormal scarring, immune suppression, or pigmentation disorders.
  • Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, lotion, oils, sunscreen, or self-tanner on the treatment area unless otherwise instructed.

What to Expect During Treatment

  • Treatment time varies depending on the treatment area and selected treatment depth.
  • Topical numbing may be used depending on treatment depth and provider recommendation.
  • Your provider will cleanse and prepare the treatment area before the laser treatment begins.
  • Protective eyewear or eye shields will be used when appropriate.
  • You may feel warmth, stinging, prickling, or a sunburn-like sensation during and shortly after treatment.
  • Mild redness and swelling are expected. With deeper MicroLaserPeel treatments, redness, swelling, peeling, and visible recovery may be more noticeable.
  • NanoLaserPeel is typically lighter with shorter downtime, while MicroLaserPeel may involve several days of healing depending on treatment depth.

Post-Treatment Care and Expectations

  • Redness and swelling may occur within minutes after treatment and can vary based on treatment depth.
  • Redness may persist from 24 hours to several days depending on the depth of your peel.
  • Swelling is usually short-term. Cold compresses or ice packs may be used for comfort if approved by your provider.
  • Sleep with your head elevated the first night if recommended to help minimize swelling.
  • Cleanse gently with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser as instructed. Use clean hands and pat dry with a soft cloth; do not rub the treated area.
  • Apply an approved occlusive barrier or healing ointment as directed. Do not allow the treated area to dry out while healing.
  • Peeling and flaking may begin within 24 hours and should be allowed to come off naturally.

What to Avoid

  • Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, tanning sprays, and self-tanner before and after treatment as directed.
  • Avoid picking, rubbing, scrubbing, exfoliating, or forcing off peeling or flaking skin.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise, sweating, heat, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, pools, and swimming until the skin has healed or your provider clears you.
  • Avoid makeup until the skin has healed and your provider says it is safe.
  • Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, benzoyl peroxide, hydroquinone, and other active skincare until cleared by your provider.
  • Avoid waxing, threading, dermaplaning, peels, lasers, or other procedures on the treated area until fully healed and cleared.

Skin Care

  • Use only gentle cleanser, moisturizer, approved healing ointment, and provider-approved post-procedure products until cleared.
  • Cleanse gently with lukewarm water and clean hands; pat dry with a soft cloth and do not rub.
  • Reapply the approved occlusive barrier or healing ointment as directed to keep the skin moist while healing.
  • Do not allow the treated area to dry out during the active healing phase.
  • Avoid active skincare until cleared by your provider.
  • Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher once your provider says it is appropriate.
  • Resume pharmaceutical-grade skincare only when your provider clears you to do so.

Additional Recommendations

  • Plan your treatment timing around your expected downtime and avoid important events until the skin has healed.
  • Sleep with your head elevated the first night if recommended to minimize swelling.
  • Use cold compresses or ice packs only as directed for comfort, especially during the first 12 hours if the area feels warm.
  • Take prescribed antiviral medication if recommended due to cold sore history.
  • Maintain strict sun avoidance during healing and long-term daily sunscreen use to help reduce pigmentation risk.

Integrative Therapy Options

  • A gentle Haus Ritual facial or Hydrafacial may be recommended after the skin has fully healed to support hydration and glow.
  • LED Light Therapy may be recommended when appropriate to help calm the skin and support post-procedure recovery.
  • Pharmaceutical-grade skincare may be recommended after healing to support barrier repair, pigment control, and long-term maintenance.

Risks and Possible Side Effects

While NanoLaserPeel and MicroLaserPeel are generally well tolerated when performed by qualified providers, side effects may include but are not limited to:

  • Temporary redness, swelling, warmth, tenderness, itching, dryness, peeling, or flaking.
  • Sunburn-like sensation, tightness, or sensitivity after treatment.
  • Prolonged redness, sensitivity, or delayed healing, especially with deeper treatments.
  • Hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, line of demarcation, or texture change.
  • Blistering, burns, infection, scarring, or persistent skin changes, rarely.
  • Cold sore activation in patients with a history of herpes simplex virus.
  • Results vary individually and cannot be guaranteed.

When to Contact Your Provider

Please call our office immediately if you experience:

  • Excessive pain not relieved by provider-approved over-the-counter medications.
  • Signs of infection such as increasing redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, pus, or fever.
  • Severe or worsening swelling, blistering, crusting, discoloration, or open areas.
  • Any allergic-type symptoms such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat. Seek emergency care for severe symptoms.
  • Any other concerning or unexpected symptoms following treatment.

Seek Immediate or Emergency Care If

  • You experience difficulty breathing, chest pain, throat tightness, wheezing, fainting, or swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat.
  • You develop severe pain, rapidly worsening swelling, extensive blistering, spreading redness, or signs of a severe burn.
  • You have fever, confusion, severe weakness, or symptoms that feel systemic or urgent.
  • You are concerned that your symptoms may be medically serious or cannot reach the office promptly.

Follow-Up Care

  • Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments so your provider can monitor healing and assess your results.
  • NanoLaserPeel may be performed as a series, often spaced several weeks apart depending on your provider’s recommendation.
  • MicroLaserPeel treatment plans vary by depth, skin concerns, and healing response. Your provider will recommend whether additional sessions are appropriate.
  • Maintenance treatments, pharmaceutical-grade skincare, and consistent sun protection may be recommended to help preserve results.
  • Results vary individually and cannot be guaranteed.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between NanoLaserPeel and MicroLaserPeel?

A: NanoLaserPeel is typically a lighter resurfacing treatment with shorter downtime. MicroLaserPeel treats more deeply and may produce more corrective resurfacing with several days of visible healing.

Q: How much downtime should I expect?

A: Downtime depends on treatment depth. NanoLaserPeel often has minimal downtime, while MicroLaserPeel may involve redness, swelling, peeling, and several days of recovery.

Q: Is the treatment painful?

A: Most patients tolerate treatment well. Topical numbing may be used, and you may feel warmth, stinging, prickling, or a sunburn-like sensation.

Q: When will I see results?

A: Skin may look smoother and brighter after healing, with continued improvement over the following weeks as the skin renews.

Q: How many treatments will I need?

A: The number of treatments depends on your skin concerns, treatment depth, and goals. A series or maintenance treatments may be recommended.

Summary

NanoLaserPeel and MicroLaserPeel are customizable light erbium resurfacing treatments that can improve texture, dullness, fine lines, pores, and superficial skin imperfections with downtime tailored to treatment depth.

If you have any questions or concerns before or after your treatment, please contact our office.