Laser treatments · Benicia, CA
Mini laser peel in Benicia, CA
A mini laser peel is a non-ablative fractional erbium laser treatment that smooths fine lines, rough texture and enlarged pores and brightens uneven tone. At our Benicia studio, Janeeh Miranda, MSN, FNP-C plans every treatment. The skin's surface stays intact, most people are back to normal in a day or two, and results build with each session.
Mini laser peelLaser treatmentsWhat a mini laser peel does for your skin
A mini laser peel sends erbium laser energy into the skin in a grid of microscopic treatment zones. The skin between those zones is left alone, and so is the outer surface. Your skin repairs each tiny zone by making new collagen, and because most of it was never touched, it heals quickly.
That is the trade a mini laser peel makes. You get less change per session than an ablative laser, and in return you get a day or two of recovery instead of a week. For many people, a short series of mini peels gets them where they want to be without ever needing the deeper option.
A mini laser peel is used for:
- Fine lines and early wrinkles
- Rough or uneven texture
- Enlarged pores
- Acne scars and surgical scars that are mild to moderate
- Sun spots and uneven pigment
Which laser is right for you?
The mini laser peel is for texture, pores and fine lines when you can spare a day or two. LaseMD Ultra is the pick when brown spots and dull tone matter most and you want to go straight back to your day. Erbium laser resurfacing removes the surface for a stronger result, and CO2 laser resurfacing goes deepest of all. An IPL photofacial handles redness. The laser treatments page compares them side by side.
Who a mini laser peel suits
A mini laser peel suits you if:
- Your concerns are mild to moderate: fine lines, uneven texture, some pigment
- Your pores look larger than they used to
- You want visible change with a weekend's worth of recovery
- You want a regular laser treatment to keep skin healthy between bigger ones
Your mini laser peel appointment, step by step
Consultation
Janeeh looks at your texture, pores and pigment, and decides whether a mini peel is enough or a deeper laser would save you sessions.
Treatment day
The laser passes over the area in a steady pattern and feels warm and prickly.
The next day or two
Your skin looks pink and may feel warm, tight or a little rough, like a mild sunburn. Most people are back to daily activities within a day or two.
Memberships
VIP members pay $149 a month and get it back as $149 of treatment credit, plus 15% off laser and energy treatments. Unused credit rolls over while the membership stays active. VIP Elite, at $189 a month, adds a $189 monthly credit and injectable perks.
Compare membershipsMini laser peel questions
What is a mini laser peel?
A mini laser peel is a non-ablative fractional erbium laser treatment. It creates tiny treatment zones under an intact skin surface, which prompts new collagen while the skin heals quickly. A mini laser peel smooths fine lines, texture and pores and evens tone, with a day or two of recovery.
How much downtime does a mini laser peel have?
A mini laser peel has minimal downtime, and most people are back to daily activities within a day or two. Expect pinkness and a warm, tight or slightly rough feel, like a mild sunburn. Book it at least a few days before an event so your skin has time to settle.
What is the difference between a mini laser peel and erbium laser resurfacing?
A mini laser peel and erbium laser resurfacing use the same kind of laser in different ways. The mini laser peel is non-ablative and leaves the skin surface intact, so recovery takes a day or two. Erbium resurfacing removes the outer layers of skin, which does more for deeper lines and scars but takes longer to heal.
How many mini laser peels will I need?
Most people need a short series of mini laser peels to get the result they want, because each session makes a modest change. The exact number depends on your concern, your skin and how much change you are after. Janeeh gives you a session count at the consultation, before you commit to anything.
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Related treatments
- CO2 laser resurfacing
- Erbium laser resurfacing
- IPL photofacial
- LaseMD Ultra laser treatment
- Laser hair removal
- Laser spider vein removal
- Laser tattoo removal
Performed at the studio in Benicia, for clients across Benicia, Martinez and Vallejo.
Smoother skin, back to normal in a day or two
Book a consultation. Janeeh will look at your texture and tone and tell you how many sessions you'll need.