846
before & after photo sets
Compare the starting point as carefully as the laser skin resurfacing result.
Laser Skin Resurfacing before & afters
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$999–$1,500
Fractional CO2
Middle half · 4 practices. The cost guide shows what practices post, one price at a time.
7–10 days
Ablative new skin
Mayo, October 2024; full recovery at least a month. Downtime is not the same as a settled result. The recovery guide goes week by week.
136
publishing practices
Active practices with laser skin resurfacing photos published on Afters.
Laser Skin Resurfacing before and after photos from practices across the U.S.
Begin with the before. Look for a starting point that resembles yours, then check the angle, lighting, timing, and practice that published the result.
Practice-published
ResultSkin and Face PhoenixPhoenix, AZPractice-published
ResultLa Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic & DermatologySan Diego, CAPractice-published
ResultCosmetic Laser DermatologySan Diego, CAPractice-published
ResultSKY Facial Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-published
ResultSOM Aesthetics | Dermatologist-Led Med Spa - Botox, Fillers & Laser in EncinitasEncinitas, CAPractice-published
Before
AfterSouth Coast Plastic Surgery Ladera RanchLadera Ranch, CAPractice-published
ResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UTPractice-published
ResultHaus of AestheticsSalt Lake City, UTPractice-published
Before
AfterSpa TrouvéPleasant Grove, UTPractice-published
ResultDesert Sands Aesthetics & LaserSt. George, UTPractice-published
ResultRoyale Aesthetics and BeautyOgden, UTPractice-published
ResultArlani Integrative Medicine and MedspaMurray, UT
ResultSkin and Face PhoenixPhoenix, AZPractice-publishedResultLa Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic & DermatologySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultCosmetic Laser DermatologySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultSKY Facial Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultSOM Aesthetics | Dermatologist-Led Med Spa - Botox, Fillers & Laser in EncinitasEncinitas, CAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterSouth Coast Plastic Surgery Ladera RanchLadera Ranch, CAPractice-publishedResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedResultHaus of AestheticsSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBeforeAfterSpa TrouvéPleasant Grove, UTPractice-publishedResultDesert Sands Aesthetics & LaserSt. George, UTPractice-publishedResultRoyale Aesthetics and BeautyOgden, UTPractice-publishedResultArlani Integrative Medicine and MedspaMurray, UTRead these photos well
What to look for in laser skin resurfacing photos.
- 01
The same light and camera
Lighting changes how skin texture looks. Trust pairs lit and shot the same way.
- 02
Bare skin
Check that both photos show skin with no makeup and no smoothing filter.
- 03
Texture and tone
Look at fine lines, pores and scars, and at spots or uneven color.
- 04
Healing time
An early after can look pink or shiny. Ask how long after treatment the photo was taken.
Where these results come from
846 laser skin resurfacing results from 136 practices in 30 states.
Most results by state
- California293
- Utah137
- New York47
- North Carolina43
- Colorado34
Most results by practice
- St. George Med SpaSt. George, UT62
- Cosmetic Laser DermatologySan Diego, CA52
- Hakimi Plastic SurgeryBeverly Hills, CA39
- La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic & DermatologySan Diego, CA38
- Brucker Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CA24
Sorted by how many results each practice has published on Afters.
See what you like. Save it. Then talk it through.
Show me resultsSee what speaks to you
Start with the results that make you pause
You do not need the perfect words yet. Browse laser skin resurfacing before and afters and save the ones that feel relevant to your body, your taste, or the change you have in mind.
Build my shortlistFrom our laser skin resurfacing guides
What the research says, before you compare practices.
Every answer names its source. Each guide shows the prices, studies and patient videos behind it.
Who it suits
What is laser skin resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing uses laser energy to remove surface skin or stimulate collagen without that removal, according to Mayo Clinic’s October 26, 2024 explanation of ablative and nonablative treatment. It may address fine wrinkles, uneven color or texture, sun damage and mild or moderate acne scars.
Fractional
A treatment pattern
Pigment risk
Device and skin specific
What it costs
How much does laser skin resurfacing cost in 2026?
Skin Anthology, Geneva Med Spa, Boston Eyelids and Oxygen Med Spa’s lowest full-face “Fractional CO2” laser skin resurfacing figures have a middle half of $999 to $1,500, checked October 18, 2026.
Fractional CO2
$999–$1,500Middle half · 4 practices
CO2 fallback
$2,000–$5,995Middle half · 6 practices
Recovery
How long is laser resurfacing recovery?
Laser resurfacing recovery ranges from possible hours of nonablative swelling to at least a month for full ablative recovery, according to Mayo Clinic’s October 2024 patient guidance; MSK’s August 2025 fractionated CO2 instructions put skin healing at 1–2 weeks.
Ablative new skin
7–10 daysMayo, October 2024; full recovery at least a month
Fractionated CO2 healing
1–2 weeksMSK, August 2025; institutional instructions
Look again for starting point, consistency, and timing.
You know more now. Compare several laser skin resurfacing results from each practice and ask what made each one possible.
Practice-publishedResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedResultHaus of AestheticsSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBeforeAfterSpa TrouvéPleasant Grove, UTPractice-publishedResultDesert Sands Aesthetics & LaserSt. George, UTPractice-publishedResultRoyale Aesthetics and BeautyOgden, UTPractice-publishedResultArlani Integrative Medicine and MedspaMurray, UTPractice-published
ResultBocaba MedspaSandy, UTPractice-published
ResultNovu Wellness & AestheticsDraper, UTPractice-published
ResultSt. George Med SpaSt. George, UTPractice-published
Before
AfterUtah Facial Plastics & UFP Hair RestorationDraper, UTPractice-published
ResultEpiphany ClinicAmerican Fork, UTPractice-published
ResultRUMA MedicalLehi, UT
ResultEric W. Cerrati, MD, FACSSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedResultHaus of AestheticsSalt Lake City, UTPractice-publishedBeforeAfterSpa TrouvéPleasant Grove, UTPractice-publishedResultDesert Sands Aesthetics & LaserSt. George, UTPractice-publishedResultRoyale Aesthetics and BeautyOgden, UTPractice-publishedResultArlani Integrative Medicine and MedspaMurray, UTPractice-publishedResultBocaba MedspaSandy, UTPractice-publishedResultNovu Wellness & AestheticsDraper, UTPractice-publishedResultSt. George Med SpaSt. George, UTPractice-publishedBeforeAfterUtah Facial Plastics & UFP Hair RestorationDraper, UTPractice-publishedResultEpiphany ClinicAmerican Fork, UTPractice-publishedResultRUMA MedicalLehi, UT
Take your questions with you.
Bring the questions, a short prep list, and one page for the answers you want to remember. Save it to your phone or print it before the consultation.
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Personalized for your Laser Skin Resurfacing consultation
Consultation cheat sheet
Questions for my Laser Skin Resurfacing consultation
Personal planning edition
- 1What exactly are you treating in my skin, and which changes should I expect this laser to leave unaddressed?
- 2Which exact device, area and number of laser sessions does your written price cover?
- 3For my exact device, settings and treatment area, when do you expect skin closure, work, makeup and fading redness?
- 4Is my proposed treatment fractional ablative, fractional nonablative or full-surface ablative, and how will the settings change its burden?
- 5How does your proposed fractional CO2 session differ in intensity and inclusions from these posted full-face offers?
Before you go
- Bring a current medication, supplement, allergy, and health history list.
- Save a few Laser Skin Resurfacing results that show what you like and what you do not want.
Notes to bring home
- The plan, in my own words
- The result they believe is realistic
12 questions + prep list + notes page
Open the full consultation guideResearch on appearance bias
Appearance shapes how people are treated.
It can affect
skin texture
rested appearance
perceived age
photo confidence
self-perception
first impressions
social confidence
quality of life
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Decide how far you would travel for the right work.
Compare several results from each practice. Then check the provider, consultation, travel, and follow-up plan.
1Skin and Face PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
2La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic & DermatologySan Diego, CA
3Cosmetic Laser DermatologySan Diego, CA
4SKY Facial Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CA
Answer the questions the photos cannot.
Use these answers for a first pass. A qualified provider still needs to examine you, hear what you want, and explain the tradeoffs.
Are these Laser Skin Resurfacing before and after photos real?+
Each result is tied to the practice that supplied or published it. Afters does not independently verify every consent record, image history, surgeon, or outcome. If a case matters to you, ask the practice who performed it, when the photos were taken, and whether the patient gave permission for publication.
How soon will I see Laser Skin Resurfacing results?+
Laser Skin Resurfacing results show up faster — often within 1-2 weeks — but timing still matters. Ask whether the after shows peak effect, maintenance, or a fresh treatment.
What should I look for in Laser Skin Resurfacing before and after photos?+
Start with befores that share relevant features, then compare consistent angles, similar starting point, natural transitions. Published examples help you form questions; they do not verify the treating provider or predict your outcome.
Will my Laser Skin Resurfacing results look like these?+
Your anatomy, skin, and treatment plan shape the outcome. Use these photos to find a direction, then ask a provider what is realistic for you.
How do I find a provider whose laser skin resurfacing work fits me?+
Open the profile that published a result you like and compare several examples. Then ask who treated each case, whether it is comparable to yours, and how the image was documented.
Keep doing the homework
A result is only one part of the decision.
Save the laser skin resurfacing results you keep coming back to.
A few saved photos are enough. Choose results that feel right for your starting point and your taste, then bring them into a consultation. Nothing goes to a practice until you share it.
Show me relevant resultsPrivate until you choose to share