Will the procedure be painful?
There should be little-to-no discomfort during the treatment and no anesthesia is necessary.  There is no recovery period, and moderate activity can be resumed immediately following the procedure. Skin will have a pink or red color following the treatment, which will resolve over time.

What aftercare will I need?
It is important to follow Dr. Cooksey’s instructions to ensure that the risk of inflammation and redness is minimized and to protect the skin from continued damage. Your skin will be sensitive to ultraviolet light and must be protected from the sun with sunscreen and by covering the skin with clothing or wearing a hat. Many of the conditions treated by the laser will have been caused by sun exposure, so avoiding the sun will prolong your new youthful appearance.