As the first step of the process, a layer of carbon lotion is gently spread across the targeted area. The patient will rest for ten to fifteen minutes, giving the lotion time to set. The laser will pass over the area to further this process.

As the laser works, it is common to hear a snapping sound, followed by a slight tingling. The treated area will also grow warm, as both the lotion and a very fine layer of skin are treated. The entire process takes around thirty minutes to complete.

While it may be hard to believe, many patients consider the Hollywood Laser Peel to be a pain-free procedure. Though you will feel a heating sensation as described above, it is more common to describe this feeling as uncomfortable, but not painful. There are no needles or invasive processes as a part of your cosmetic procedure.

There is also no downtime following treatment; patients are provided with instructions to care for their newly treated skin but do not need to take time off work for at-home recuperation. It is significant to note that this doesn’t mean you will notice immediate results. Most patients begin to see results within forty-eight hours of treatment, after which the aesthetic effects become even more prominent. Results develop and mature over time and can be augmented with follow-up visits as recommended by our physicians.