You will see the instant brightening of the skin and texture improvements after your initial redness resolves. But the real results will show within the first four weeks as your body builds new collagen and elastin and delivers these to the treatment areas. These increases will continue for up to six months. These are permanent results and improvements in your skin. Of course, the march of time will continue and your body’s collagen production will continue to decline with age. 

The procedure can be performed usually in a quick treatment session. The length of time is dependent on the area being treated. Typical treatment for face and neck can take upwards of 30 minutes. During the treatment, you will feel a slightly warm sensation, and some pressure in the areas where the treatment proceeds. A topical anesthetic is applied 90 minutes prior to the procedure to ensure patient comfort. You will notice some swelling and redness for a few days. Depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment, the redness may last somewhat longer. In most cases, healing occurs in three days to a week. Makeup may be applied after 48 hours. Results can be seen after the first treatment with maximal benefits 12 weeks out and with continued treatments. Your skin will continue to improve for about six months after the final procedure. Maintenance of a good topical skincare regimen is crucial. 

A series of three to four treatments for four to six weeks apart is recommended in most cases. Deep scarring can take five or more treatments to correct.