Laser Skin Resurfacing
Resurfacing, At Every Level.
From subtle improvements in skin texture and tone to more intensive correction of wrinkles, scarring, and photodamage, laser resurfacing isn’t a single treatment.
At MAGY, we offer a range of fractional, hybrid, and fully ablative laser technologies, allowing us to tailor treatment to the condition of your skin, the degree of correction needed, and the recovery you’re comfortable with.
Some concerns benefit from a lighter approach. Others require more intensive correction.
Our role is to determine what level of treatment will meaningfully address your concerns, without doing more than necessary.
Improve roughness, uneven texture, and visible changes in the skin's surface.
Address selected acne scars, surgical scars, and textural irregularities.
Soften superficial lines and more established wrinkles with an appropriate level of resurfacing.
Improve selected pigmentation concerns and visible signs of photodamage.
Stimulate the skin's natural repair processes to support progressive improvements in texture and quality.
Choose from lighter treatments to more intensive correction, with recovery expectations tailored to the procedure.
Overview
What Does “Resurfacing” Actually Mean?
Laser resurfacing describes a range of treatments that use controlled energy to create changes within the skin, stimulating healing and remodelling.
Some lasers work beneath the surface while preserving the outer layer of skin. Others remove microscopic portions of tissue, or treat the skin’s surface more extensively.
These differences matter.
A client looking to improve early sun damage or mild textural changes may benefit from a very different treatment than someone addressing deeper wrinkles or established acne scarring.
With MOXI, HALO, ProFractional, and Contour TRL, we can offer different approaches to resurfacing, including treatments that can be adjusted in depth, density, and intensity.
The treatment we recommend depends on what we’re trying to change, how much correction is appropriate, and how your skin is likely to respond.
Our Laser Technologies
Different Technologies. Different Approaches.
Not every skin concern requires the same type of resurfacing. Our laser technologies allow us to work at different depths, target different tissue structures, and adjust treatment intensity according to your skin and goals.
Certain technologies can also be combined within the same treatment plan, allowing us to address multiple concerns and create complementary effects that may enhance the overall result.
MOXI | Non-Ablative Fractional Laser
A lighter approach to resurfacing, designed to improve uneven texture, superficial pigmentation, and early signs of sun damage while keeping recovery relatively manageable.
Best suited to: Early photodamage, mild textural concerns, and skin maintenance.
ProFractional | Fractional Ablative Laser
Creates microscopic treatment channels within the skin while preserving surrounding tissue. This allows us to target textural irregularities and stimulate remodelling without treating the entire surface.
Best suited to: Acne scarring, selected surgical scars, deeper textural irregularities, and wrinkles.
HALO | Hybrid Fractional Laser
Combines ablative and non-ablative wavelengths in a single treatment to address both surface-level concerns and changes within the skin. Treatment intensity can be customized according to the degree of correction needed.
Best suited to: Sun damage, uneven texture, fine lines, and more comprehensive skin rejuvenation.
Contour TRL | Tunable Ablative Laser
Provides precise, adjustable removal of superficial skin layers, with treatment depth selected according to the concern. It allows for more extensive surface correction when lighter resurfacing is unlikely to achieve the desired improvement.
Best suited to: More established wrinkles, significant surface irregularities, and advanced photodamage.
These technologies aren’t interchangeable, and more intensive doesn’t automatically mean better. We select the treatment—or combination of treatments—based on what your skin actually needs.
What Guides Our Recommendations
What we're treating, including the type, depth, and extent of the changes.
Your skin type, pigmentation risk, medical history, and previous treatment response.
How much downtime you're comfortable with and what recovery may involve.
Whether one modality or a carefully selected combination is most appropriate.
Combination Treatments
Sometimes, One Technology Isn't Enough.
Skin concerns rarely exist in isolation. Sun damage may be accompanied by uneven texture, while deeper wrinkles or scarring can involve changes at multiple levels of the skin.
Different technologies address different components of these concerns.
By combining selected laser and light-based treatments, we can target multiple aspects of skin damage within a coordinated treatment plan. For example, one modality may address visible pigmentation and redness, while another focuses on resurfacing, textural correction, or collagen remodelling.
Depending on your skin and treatment goals, these approaches may be performed together or staged across separate appointments.
Combination treatment isn’t about doing more procedures. It’s about using the right technologies together, when there’s a clinical reason to do so.
Examples of how technologies may complement one another:
Not every client benefits from combining treatments. Skin type, pigmentation risk, treatment intensity, and recovery considerations all influence whether a combination approach is appropriate.
Melasma
A Different Kind of Pigment.
Not all pigmentation responds to laser treatment in the same way.
Melasma is a chronic, recurrent pigment condition influenced by multiple factors, including sun exposure, hormones, heat, and inflammation. Unlike typical sun damage, it requires a more cautious approach.
Treatment generally begins with consistent photoprotection and individualized topical or medical management. In appropriately selected clients, certain laser technologies may be considered as part of a broader treatment strategy.
However, laser resurfacing isn’t always appropriate. The heat and inflammation associated with treatment can sometimes worsen pigmentation or trigger recurrence, particularly with more intensive procedures.
With melasma, the goal isn’t simply to remove visible pigment. It’s to manage the condition over time.
Results + Recovery
The Change Happens as the Skin Heals.
Laser resurfacing works by creating a controlled response within the skin. What happens afterward depends on the technology used, the depth and intensity of treatment, and your individual healing response.
Lighter fractional treatments may involve temporary redness, swelling, and a rough or sandpaper-like texture as the treated skin renews.
More intensive ablative resurfacing requires a longer recovery period, during which the skin heals and restores its protective barrier.
Some improvements in tone and texture become visible once the initial healing period has passed. Others, particularly those involving collagen remodelling, develop progressively over the following weeks and months.
The degree of correction and the recovery required often go hand in hand. We consider both when developing your treatment plan.
Understanding Recovery
| Technology | General recovery considerations |
|---|---|
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MOXI |
Typically shorter recovery, with redness followed by several days of roughness and microscopic debris shedding. |
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HALO |
Redness, swelling, and skin roughness or peeling, with recovery varying by treatment intensity. |
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ProFractional |
Recovery depends heavily on treatment depth and density. Redness, swelling, and healing of fractional treatment zones are expected. |
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Contour TRL |
More extensive ablative treatments can require prolonged wound care, skin healing, and additional time for residual redness to resolve. |
Recovery isn’t simply time away from work or social activities. We also consider how your skin heals, your risk of pigmentation changes, your ability to follow pre- and post-treatment care, and the time needed between treatments.
What to Expect
Your Treatment, From Assessment To Result.
We begin by assessing your skin, including texture, pigmentation, scarring, signs of aging, skin type, medical history, and previous treatments.
We’ll discuss what you’re hoping to improve, your expectations, and how much recovery you’re comfortable with.
From there, we’ll determine which resurfacing technology—or combination of technologies—is most appropriate for your skin and goals.
Preparation varies depending on the treatment selected.
Your provider will review your medical history, medications, skincare routine, recent sun exposure, and any factors that could influence healing.
Certain treatments may require a period of skin preparation, adjustments to your skincare routine, or prescribed medications before your appointment.
Treatment varies depending on the technology, area being treated, and intensity selected.
Topical anesthetic may be used to improve comfort. More intensive procedures may require additional measures for pain management.
Laser settings are individualized according to your skin, the concern being treated, and the intended depth and pattern of resurfacing.
Recovery depends on the type and intensity of resurfacing performed.
Lighter fractional treatments may involve temporary redness, swelling, and a rough texture as the skin renews. More intensive ablative procedures require a longer healing period and more involved post-treatment care.
You’ll receive detailed aftercare instructions specific to your procedure, including skincare, sun protection, activity restrictions, and what to expect during recovery.
Follow-up care is tailored to the treatment performed.
We’ll assess your healing and response to treatment, monitor your progress, and determine whether additional resurfacing or another modality may be beneficial.
Because collagen remodelling continues beyond the initial healing period, final results may take several months to develop.
PERSONALIZED CARE, BY DESIGN
Not sure where to begin? That's what we're here for.
Every client comes to us with different concerns, goals, and expectations. Our role is to understand yours, provide thoughtful guidance, and develop a treatment plan that makes sense for you.
Whether you’re exploring a specific treatment or simply looking for a place to start, we’re here to help you navigate your options.
Not sure which treatment is right for you? Connect with our team to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and determine the most appropriate next step.
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Laser Skin Resurfacing
Frequently Asked Questions
MAGY Skin and Health Clinic
Start With How Your Skin Has Changed..
You don’t need to know which laser is right for you before you arrive. Tell us what you’re noticing, and we’ll determine which treatment—or combination of treatments—makes sense for your skin, goals, and recovery preferences.