Laser Treatments
Laser Resurfacing Before and After: Wrinkles and Texture
Fine lines, rough texture, and enlarged pores build up with sun exposure and time. Resurfacing lasers prompt new collagen so skin looks smoother and firmer as it heals.
Every result below was treated in our North Raleigh office.
Laser treatments at La Miel- Treatment:
- CO2 laser resurfacing
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- CO2 laser resurfacing
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- Laser resurfacing
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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 causes fine lines and rough texture?
Sun exposure and time break down collagen and slow skin renewal. The surface becomes uneven, pores look larger, and fine lines form where the skin creases.
How we resurface the skin
Fractional lasers treat a portion of the skin at a time, prompting new collagen as it heals. Gentle options such as Clear + Brilliant refresh the skin with little downtime, while CO2 resurfacing goes deeper for more visible change with more recovery.
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.
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 team
Treatment 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
Skin Texture & Quality
The best treatment for skin texture in Raleigh depends on what is causing the texture.
Treating skin texture & quality
Sun Damage
Most of what patients call "aging" is actually photoaging.
Treating sun damage
Wrinkles & Fine Lines
The best treatment for wrinkles in Raleigh depends entirely on the kind of wrinkle you are treating.
Treating wrinkles & fine lines
Common questions
Wrinkles and Texture: common questions
Clear + Brilliant is gentle and suits maintenance and glow with little downtime. CO2 resurfacing is stronger and suits deeper lines and texture, with more recovery. Your provider will recommend one after seeing your skin.
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.
Tue to Wed 10 to 5, Thu 10 to 9, Fri 10 to 3. Closed Sat to Mon.
7718 Six Forks Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27615