I finally tried my first laser facial treatment – here’s how it went – Essence

I have a confession. I’m afraid of anything that has to do with lasers. Even though I know most of my friends do laser hair removal, the pain tolerance I must have to realize perfect skin is a challenge, especially if I have oily skin. However, since I struggle with hyperpigmentation and dark spots, I sometimes need a facial treatment like laser, which may help with my two foremost skincare concerns.

When Skin Laundry invited me in for a facial a couple of weeks ago, the name piqued my interest. “Skin Laundry is an aesthetic medicine clinic specializing in facial laser treatments,” says the director of compliance and safety at Skin Laundry, Chris Tuite. “We use medical-grade devices and state-of-the-art technology to treat a wide range of skin concerns such as acne, discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles, redness and uneven texture.”

Skin Laundry offers two varieties of laser facial treatments: Laser Signature Facial and Resurfacing Facial. “A laser facial can help correct and prevent blemishes, soothe redness, break down discoloration and stimulate collagen production for clearer, firmer and healthier skin,” says Tuite. “Resurfacing Facial helps improve texture, stimulate collagen, increase cell turnover and creates micro-channels for better product absorption.”

Below I will inform you intimately about my first experience with laser facial treatment.

Session

I checked in on the front desk to finish my skin history paperwork. After waiting a couple of minutes, I met with a registered nurse to review my medical history and entered the room to fulfill with the laser specialist. The laser specialist prepared my skin and performed a signature laser facial.

I must admit that I jumped a couple of times because I had never had a laser treatment before and my skin hurt lots. They were in a position to adjust it to a level where I could tolerate the laser. The treatment takes only quarter-hour. Wallace notes that “your doctor will then create a customized treatment plan to help you achieve your skin goals in the future,” says the registered nurse, Lauren Wallace.

Results

Wallace notes that after each treatment, “your skin will be brighter, tighter, more refreshed and radiant.” It also says that with consistent use of laser facial treatment, your skin will turn out to be healthier and more resistant. After my facial, I went to an event and noticed that I had a glow all night long.