How Much is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

The average cost of laser skin resurfacing is approximately $1,200-$3,500 for non-ablative therapies, and up to $4,500 for ablative therapies. 

Please note that these figures refer only to the direct costs of the treatment. They do not include any associated fees, such as inpatient facility usage, additional treatments, or adjunct therapies.

What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Laser skin resurfacing is a technique that Dr. Aycock’s and his Aesthetic Nurse Specialists use to remove the outermost layer of the dermis to reduce scarring, lines, wrinkles, age spots, and excessive pigmentation. The therapy causes stress to skin cells, encouraging them to express themselves more youthfully. Over time, skin tone appears softer and smoother, and the entire complexion appears tightened and rejuvenated. 

Average Cost of Laser Skin Resurfacing

The average cost of laser skin resurfacing is $1,200-$3,500 for non-ablative therapies and up to $4,500 for ablative therapies. 

Ablative lasers remove skin cells from the surface of the skin, while non-ablative lasers do not and typically work by delivering heat to lower dermal layers. Both techniques work by stressing skin cells, encouraging them to rediscover their youthful potential. Some therapies combine both ablative and non-ablative action for optimal results. 

Factors That Influence Laser Skin Resurfacing Costs

Factors that influence laser skin resurfacing costs include: 

• The location of the clinic – some areas of the country are more expensive than others
• The experience of the cosmetic surgeon
• The costs of remedying additional complications
• The type of laser technology used
• The time and effort required in administering the treatment – larger areas are liable to cost more
• Additional fees, including anesthetic, surgical facility, and prescription medication costs

Please note that it is often worth paying for cosmetic surgeons with more experience. 

Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing

Patients receiving laser skin resurfacing at Dr. Aycock’s practice can look forward to a range of benefits. These include: 

• Smoother complexion: Aging and environmental damage can cause the skin to become rough and bumpy. Laser skin resurfacing targets damaged layers of skin, encouraging them to rejuvenate over time, making your complexion appear refreshed and vital. 
• Reduced fine lines and wrinkles: While laser skin resurfacing will not always eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, it reduces them at the level of the skin, making them physically less apparent. 
• Improved acne scarring: Acne can leave surface-level scars on the skin that last for many years. Laser skin resurfacing techniques can target both superficial and deep lesions in the skin, encouraging skin cells to align themselves as they did before the scarring took place. 
• Enhanced vitality: Laser skin resurfacing stresses skin cells, causing them to increase their production of collagen, enhancing vitality and youthfulness. 

Reduced appearance of sun damage: Laser resurfacing exfoliates the top layer of skin where sun damage is most apparent, helping tone and texture.

Take the Next Step

Ready to take the leap? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in Walnut Creek, CA or Greenbrae, CA. You can reach us by filling out the form on this page or by calling (925) 937-8377.

Dr. Aycock serves the greater San Francisco Bay area