Laser Skin Resurfacing With Lutronic Ultra™

It depends on the condition being treated and the intensity of each session. For general skin maintenance and a fresh glow, one to two treatments per year may be enough. For more specific concerns like hyperpigmentation, acne scars or fine lines, a series of three to five sessions spaced about four weeks apart is typically recommended. Dr. Hall’s team will map out a treatment plan based on your skin type and goals during your consultation.

Many patients notice visible improvements in skin tone and brightness after a single session. Pigmented spots like sun damage and age spots may darken initially before flaking off over the course of five to seven days. More significant changes in texture and fine lines develop gradually over three to six months as collagen production increases beneath the surface.

Results from a full treatment series can last a year or longer with proper skin care and sun protection. Factors like aging, UV exposure and your daily skin care routine will affect how long improvements hold. Periodic maintenance sessions (once or twice a year) can help sustain the results over time.

Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is critical. UV exposure is one of the fastest ways to undo resurfacing results, especially for pigmentation concerns. Dr. Hall’s team will recommend a post-treatment skin care routine that includes moisturizers, antioxidants or retinoids to support ongoing collagen production and skin health. Follow-up visits allow the team to assess how your skin is responding and adjust your regimen as needed.

The Lutronic Ultra is safe for all skin types and tones, which is one of its major advantages over many other resurfacing lasers. Good candidates are adults looking to address fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, sun damage, age spots, melasma or acne scars. Patients with active skin infections, open wounds or sunburned skin should wait until those conditions resolve before treatment. If you’re pregnant or nursing, resurfacing treatments should be postponed.

Avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least two weeks before your session. Stop using retinoids, exfoliants or other active ingredients a few days prior to minimize skin sensitivity. If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex) or shingles, let the team know ahead of time, as antiviral medication may be recommended before treatment. Arrive with a clean, makeup-free face, if possible.

Because the Lutronic Ultra is a non-ablative fractional laser, side effects are typically mild. Most patients experience a sunburn-like redness and warmth that subsides within a few hours to a couple of days, depending on treatment intensity. Some patients notice mild flaking or a rough texture for a few days as the skin renews itself. Makeup can usually be applied 24 hours after treatment. Serious side effects are rare when the laser is operated by trained professionals, which is why Dr. Hall’s team carefully calibrates settings based on your individual skin type.

Yes. The Lutronic Ultra uses a 1927 nm thulium wavelength that targets water in the skin rather than melanin directly. This is an important distinction: because the laser isn’t preferentially absorbed by pigment, the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is significantly lower compared to many other resurfacing lasers. This makes it a safer option for patients with deeper skin tones (Fitzpatrick types IV through VI). The treatment intensity is also fully adjustable, so Dr. Hall’s team can fine-tune the settings to match your skin type and minimize any risk.

Yes. The Lutronic Ultra pairs well with several other treatments at Choosi Skin depending on your goals. For pigmentation and redness concerns, laser skin rejuvenation with the GentleMax Pro Plus can address discoloration that resurfacing alone may not fully resolve. A VI Peel® provides chemical exfoliation for stubborn pigment, and the Hydrafacial rejuvenates dull, congested skin. RF microneedling adds a skin-tightening element for patients who want to address laxity alongside texture improvement. Dr. Hall can help determine the right combination and timing based on your skin’s needs.

The Lutronic Ultra is a non-ablative fractional thulium laser, meaning it creates microscopic treatment channels in the skin without removing the outer layer entirely. This makes it less aggressive than ablative lasers like CO2 or erbium, with significantly less downtime. A full-face treatment takes roughly six to eight minutes and delivers approximately 12,000 microbeams per pass. It’s also one of the most powerful thulium lasers available, with 20 watts of power, allowing Dr. Hall’s team to customize treatments from a mild “glow” session to a more aggressive resurfacing, all on the same device.