![]() These treatments can certainly provide suppleness to the skin but if someone has severely dry skin, I wouldn't recommend this as a direct treatment for dryness. "Someone wouldn't come in for a laser treatment for hydration, because lasers in general are focusing on targeting structures in the skin like pigmentation, decreasing red and brown spots. At Skin Laundry, when we refer to a laser and light facial, we are pairing an IPL treatment with a longer wavelength, collagen-stimulating Nd:YAG laser treatment." What types of skin concerns does a laser facial treat? That's now been expanded to include other layered treatments with other low energy, high impact, non-ablative resurfacing agents, such as an Nd:YAG laser. Then there are IPL devices, intense pulse light devices, what have also been called "photo facials." So when people talk about what a photo facial is, it's a treatment with an IPL, or an intense pulse light device. Ablative lasers, which are more aggressive and typically burn the skin, are not going to be associated with the word 'facial,' because a facial is implying gentleness and safety. Non-ablative lasers are a resurfacing device that stimulates your collagen and improves the skin's appearance without damaging the surface. "There is no one single agreed-upon laser that's used for a laser facial. ![]() At Skin Laundry, the laser and light facial provides the benefits that one might typically associate with going to a dermatologist, but given in a more accessible setting." What types of lasers are used for the treatment? "It's a treatment that elevates the basic facial, providing a safe and effective means of stimulating collagen and evening skin tone. Adam Geyer explains everything you need to know about laser facials. How long will my glowy skin last? How often can I do the treatment? Ahead, NYC dermatologist and Skin Laundry Global Medical Director Dr. Then, it was over and while my skin felt a bit sensitive (again, normal), I looked radiant, which was later confirmed by a chorus of compliments from co-workers and friends. The treatment was as painful as toddler's pinch and had a slight burning smell (it's normal), which subsided once the hydration boost was applied. I walked the esthetician through my skincare routine as she zapped the laser on my skin, making sure not to do too many passes in one area. ![]() Since you have more pigment in your skin, we're going to omit the IPL portion and instead, add the hydration boost, a serum made of hyaluronic acid." Essentially, it'll help to even out your skin tone. "The second part is the IPL light, which works on everything on the surface of the skin including redness, inflammation. I winced at the thought of the laser potentially making the hyper-pigmentation-prone parts of skin (around the mouth and along the sides of my cheeks) even worse. "The first part is the YAG laser, which targets underneath the surface of the skin so bacteria, dirt, oil, decreases pore size, stimulates collagen and also helps with hyper-pigmentation," she said. I lied down on the bed in a little room and explained my skincare concerns before my esthetician gave me a step-by-step breakdown of my specific treatment. The process is pretty simple: I signed in on an iPad-esque machine at the front desk, then my esthetician handed me cleansing wipes to clean my skin and led me to the room where the procedure would take place. It made me wonder: Would a laser facial help or hurt my deeply pigmented skin? But, most of my search didn't yield a single face that looked like mine. The women in those photos look refreshed, bright, and lifted. Skin Laundry launched in 2013 with laser facials that use a combination of nd:YAG laser and IPL to "reduce acne, wrinkles, and improve skin texture." I walked into Skin Laundry's Midtown branch thinking of the laser facial befores and afters I spent hours researching before my appointment. Bonus: The treatment only lasts 15 minutes. ![]() ![]() Then, I heard of Skin Laundry's signature Laser + Light laser facial, which claims to clean deep into the pores, brighten skin, and improve your skin's texture for under $100. On a mission to whip my skin back in shape, I've tried it all: classic European, 24K gold treatments, and Dermalinfusion facials. Now, I'm at a spa almost once a month (twice if I'm feeling really generous). Then, the stress of work assignments, planning my future, boyfriend and friend drama, and lack of sleep began to manifest little by little on my once-clear skin. Cleansing and moisturizing was all I needed to keep acne at bay. Once upon a time, I didn't care for fancy facials. ![]()
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