Revitalizing
Regenerative Laser
A laser treatment that aims to induce the skin's wound-healing response with controlled micro thermal stimulation. Intensity, recovery time, and the interval between sessions are designed around your skin condition and your schedule.
Regenerative Laser
Regenerative Laser
A regenerative laser creates controlled micro-injury in the skin, with the aim of prompting collagen to rearrange itself as the skin heals. Treating strongly in one session and dividing the work into several lower-intensity sessions differ in both recovery time and goal. At Cheongdam Laplace, we begin by working out together which of the two suits your skin and your schedule right now.
Recommended for
- Those with an uneven skin surface from pores and shallow scars
- Those who are starting to see fine lines and loss of firmness together
- Those who want short downtime and prefer to divide care into sessions
- Those who can set aside recovery time and want it done in one session
- Those with overlapping pigment and texture concerns who need the order sorted out
Our View
How we see it at Cheongdam Laplace
The process
01
Consultation and planning
We check skin thickness, pigmentation tendency, and how much time you can give to recovery, and decide together on the device and the range of settings.
02
Anesthesia and preparation
After the area is cleansed, topical anesthetic is applied. Higher-intensity settings are given more anesthesia time.
03
Laser treatment
We treat area by area, checking the skin's response as we go and adjusting the density and energy.
04
Calming and recovery care
We provide cooling and calming care, and explain in detail how to moisturize and protect against sun exposure during recovery.
Treatment information
| Procedure time | About 20-40 minutes (excluding anesthesia time, varies by individual) |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia | Topical anesthetic for about 30-40 minutes, adjusted by the intensity of the setting |
| Recovery | Usually 1-3 days for non-ablative, about 5-7 days for ablative (varies by individual) |
| Recommended interval | Usually 3-4 weeks, extended further depending on the setting |
| Treatment area | Full face, cheeks, forehead, neck, and other areas decided after consultation |
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt a lot?
Topical anesthetic may help reduce pain, but a stinging heat may be felt depending on the intensity of the setting and the area. Responses to pain vary widely, so if you tell us how it feels during the procedure, we adjust the energy and density as we go.
How should I care for my skin during recovery?
While there is redness and fine flaking, gentle cleansing, ample moisturizing, and sun protection are important. Leaving the flakes to come off naturally rather than picking at them may help reduce pigmentation problems.
Can I have it in summer?
The criterion is whether sun exposure can be managed, not the season. If your schedule involves a lot of outdoor activity, we recommend lowering the intensity or adjusting the timing. For skin with a tendency toward pigmentation, we sometimes set aside a separate preparation period.
Can I have it together with other regenerative procedures?
Exosomes or skin boosters are sometimes applied afterward through the fine channels the laser has made. We judge again whether to combine them based on the degree of redness and swelling that day, however, and we do not push to fit everything into one day.
Precautions and possible side effects
- Redness, warmth, and swelling may continue for several days after the procedure, and rarely redness may last longer.
- Fine flaking and scabs form, and pulling them off may leave marks.
- If sun protection is insufficient, pigmentation may appear after the procedure.
- Rarely, blisters, burns, infection, scarring, or lasting pigment changes such as hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation may occur.
- If you have a history of herpes, it may recur, so please let us know in advance.
- If you have recently taken isotretinoin, we adjust the timing of the procedure.
- The degree of response and the recovery time vary by individual.
Treatment results may vary depending on individual condition, and side effects may occur. Please confirm the details through a consultation with our medical staff.
Consultation comes first
Before deciding on a treatment, let us look at your current condition together.