A Guide to Scar Types: Surgical, Keloid, Hypertrophic, Atrophic
A raised scar and a sunken scar need opposite treatments. This guide explains the main scar types, from fresh surgical scars to keloids, and where options like Kenalog injections fit.
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Laser & Skin Resurfacing
16 articles on laser & skin resurfacing from the Serene Med Spa team.
Stretch Marks: What Can Realistically Improve Them
Stretch marks are common and harmless, yet many people want them softer. Here’s a clear-eyed look at what improves them, why newer marks respond better, and where expectations should land.
Prejuvenation: Gentle Skin Treatments in Your 20s and 30s
Prejuvenation is less about early procedures and more about smart habits and gentle, well-timed care. Here’s what has evidence and what can wait.
PRP Plus Microneedling for Acne Scars: Evidence and Expectations
Platelet-rich plasma is often marketed as a miracle add-on. The research is more modest but still encouraging. Here’s what PRP adds to microneedling for acne scars and what it does not.
Skin Care After Laser Treatment: A Day-by-Day Guide
The laser does its part in minutes; healing takes days. Here’s what to do, and what not to do, from the first night through the first month.
Icepick, Boxcar or Rolling? Matching Acne Scars to Treatment
Acne scars are not all the same shape, and the shape decides the treatment. Here’s a practical guide to icepick, boxcar and rolling scars and how we combine therapies for the best result.
Laser Skin Resurfacing: How to Choose the Right Laser
There is no single “best” laser. Here’s a plain-language map of the main laser families and how to match one to your skin and goals.
Rosacea and Facial Redness: Lasers, IPL and Medical Care
Persistent redness, flushing and visible vessels are among the most treatable parts of rosacea. Here’s how light-based treatment and medical therapy fit together.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing: Results, Downtime and Who It’s For
CO2 is the most powerful resurfacing laser we use. Here’s what it can realistically achieve, what recovery feels like, and who is a good candidate.
Dark Marks After Acne or Injury: Treating and Preventing PIH
The pimple is gone but the dark mark stays for months. Here’s why that happens, why it is more common in medium and deeper skin tones, and how to fade it without making it worse.
Chemical Peel vs Laser Resurfacing: How to Decide
Peels and lasers both remove damaged skin so healthier skin can grow in. The right choice depends on depth, skin tone and how much downtime you can manage.
Melasma and Hyperpigmentation: What Works, What Backfires
Melasma is one of the most frustrating pigment problems because the wrong treatment can make it darker. Here’s what the evidence supports and how I build a plan that keeps it quiet.
IPL/BBL Photofacial vs Fractional Laser: Which One Fits Your Skin?
One treats color, the other treats texture. Here’s how to tell whether an IPL photofacial or a fractional laser is the better match for your skin.
Repairing Sun Damage: Spots, Texture and Redness
Sun damage is not one problem but three: pigment, texture and redness. Here’s how I match each one to the right treatment, and what you can do at home to protect the results.
Fractional Lasers Explained: Ablative vs Non-Ablative
Fractional lasers treat skin in tiny columns so it heals faster. Here’s how ablative and non-ablative versions differ in results, downtime and risk.
Why Fall Is Laser Season (and How to Plan Yours)
Shorter days, less sun and a quieter calendar make autumn the natural time for laser work. Here’s why, and how to plan a series that finishes by spring.