CO2, Clear + Brilliant, Pico, IPL
Laser Before and After
Our laser results span the full range, from Clear + Brilliant, the gentle laser for glow and maintenance, to Tetra CO2 resurfacing for texture, sun damage, and scarring. Pico and IPL treatments target pigment and tone.
Which laser is right for you depends on your concern and your skin type, which is why every laser plan at La Miel starts with a consultation. Filter by concern to compare results.
Laser treatments at La MielRedness on the cheeks and nose often comes from small dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin, made more visible by sun damage over time. Results build as the skin renews, often over a series. Here is how real La Miel patients changed.
- Treatment:
- IPL photofacial
- Treatment:
- Laser treatment
Acne scars form when deep breakouts damage the collagen beneath the skin, leaving rolling, boxcar, or icepick depressions. Results build as the skin renews, often over a series. Here is how real La Miel patients changed.
- Treatment:
- CO2 laser resurfacing
- Treatment:
- CO2 laser resurfacing
- Treatment:
- Laser treatment
Sun spots (also called age spots or solar lentigines) are flat brown spots that form where years of sun exposure made the skin produce extra pigment. Results build as the skin renews, often over a series. Here is how real La Miel patients changed.
- Treatment:
- Clear + Brilliant laser
- Treatment:
- Clear + Brilliant laser
- Treatment:
- Clear + Brilliant laser
- 4 sessions
Sun exposure and time break down collagen and slow skin renewal. Results build as the skin renews, often over a series. Here is how real La Miel patients changed.
- Treatment:
- CO2 laser resurfacing
- Treatment:
- CO2 laser resurfacing
- Treatment:
- Laser resurfacing
Individual results vary. Photos show typical outcomes for the treatment shown, not a guarantee of your result.
Every photo is shared with the written consent of the patient. Thank you to each of them.
What do lasers treat?
Lasers and light-based treatments address concerns on the skin itself: sun spots and uneven tone, fine lines and rough texture, acne scars, and redness.
How we choose the right laser
The right device depends on your concern and your skin type, which is why every laser plan at La Miel starts with a consultation. Choose a concern above to see what it is and how we treat it.
What to know about laser results
Our laser results cover sun damage and age spots, uneven skin tone, post-acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, and enlarged pores. Which laser fits depends on your concern and your skin type, so every plan starts with a consultation.
Clear + Brilliant is gentle: most patients have redness like a mild sunburn that settles within about a day, and results build with repetition. With Tetra CO2, lighter CoolPeel treatments generally settle in a few days, while deeper treatments can involve roughly a week of visible recovery. Most patients see texture and tone improve as new collagen forms over the following weeks.
Pigment or resurfacing plans are typically 1 to 3 sessions per concern, and maintenance every 12 to 18 months is common. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Your laser resurfacing timeline
Typical for CO2 resurfacing. Clear + Brilliant is gentler: redness usually settles within a day or so.
Before
Consultation
We assess your skin type, history, and medications, and agree on a depth that matches the recovery time you can take.
Day 0
Treatment
Topical numbing first. Right after, the skin looks red and feels hot, like a strong sunburn.
First several days
Skin turns over
Redness, swelling, and a sandpaper texture, then flaking as the skin renews. Lighter treatments settle in a few days.
Weeks to months
Collagen builds
Redness fades and collagen keeps remodeling, so the final result comes later. Strict sun protection matters throughout.
Clear + Brilliant or CO2?
One is gentle maintenance with little downtime; the other goes deeper with more recovery.
| Laser | Type | Recovery | Results | Often chosen for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear + Brilliant | Non-ablative fractional | Redness like a mild sunburn, often settling within a day or so | Smoother, brighter skin in the days after, building with a series | Maintenance, early texture changes, and pre-event glow |
| CO2 | Ablative fractional | Redness, swelling, and peeling for several days; longer for deeper treatments | Texture and tone improve over weeks as collagen forms | Static lines, acne scarring, and sun damage |
Which laser fits depends on your concern and skin type. Every plan starts with a consultation.
Who treats you
Kimberleigh Emanuel, MA
Medical Assistant and Esthetician
- Skincare
- Lasers (laser hair removal, facial laser treatments)
Under the medical direction of Dr. Susan Lovelle, MD, a former plastic surgeon.
Meet the teamTreatment options
Each result above uses one of these treatments. Their pages explain how each one works, who it suits, and what to expect.
Concerns these results address
Acne Scarring
Acne scars are not a surface issue, which is why surface treatments rarely move them.
Treating acne scarring
Melasma
The best melasma treatment in Raleigh is not a single laser or a miracle cream.
Treating melasma
Pigmentation & Skin Tone
The best treatment for uneven skin tone in Raleigh starts with knowing what is driving the pigmentation.
Treating pigmentation & skin tone
Skin Texture & Quality
The best treatment for skin texture in Raleigh depends on what is causing the texture.
Treating skin texture & qualitySun Damage
Most of what patients call "aging" is actually photoaging.
Treating sun damage
Common questions
Laser results: common questions
Pigment or resurfacing plans are typically 1 to 3 sessions per concern, with maintenance every 12 to 18 months being common.
Ready When You Are
Two ways to start: book the specific treatment you came for, or book a consultation and we will build your plan together.
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7718 Six Forks Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27615