Fotona Micropeel resurfacing with the same Fotona LightWalker laser our team uses in dental care, for smoother texture, softer lines and a more even tone.
Skin resurfacing removes a controlled, very thin layer of the outer skin so your body replaces it with fresher, smoother skin. We perform it as a Fotona Micropeel, using the erbium wavelength of our Fotona LightWalker laser.
The laser works in a fractionated pattern, treating tiny columns of skin and leaving the skin between them intact. That untouched skin speeds recovery, which is why Micropeel carries minimal downtime.
Results build over a series of visits rather than one aggressive session, so the change looks like your skin on a good day, not a different face.
Micropeel suits adults who want smoother, clearer-looking skin without surgery or injections. It is most often used on the face, and these are the concerns it treats.
A few situations call for waiting or a different plan first. We check for each of them at every consultation.
Our office offers several skin treatments, and the right one depends on what you want to change. This is how they differ.
| Treatment | Best for | How it works | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fotona Micropeel This page | Fine lines, rough texture, sun damage and uneven tone | A fractionated erbium laser removes a very thin outer layer of skin | A series, spaced over several weeks |
| Micro Laser Peel | Active acne and congested skin | A light laser peel aimed at breakouts on the skin's surface | A series, set at your consultation |
| Microneedling | Texture, acne scars and enlarged pores | Fine needles create micro-channels that prompt new collagen | Usually a series |
| Dermaplaning | Dullness and fine facial hair | A blade gently lifts dead skin cells and vellus hair | One visit, or ongoing upkeep |
Some plans combine them, such as Micro Laser Peel to calm breakouts before resurfacing begins, or dermaplaning between Micropeel sessions. We map out the order with you at your consultation.
From the first conversation to your last session, this is how a Micropeel series usually runs.
We look at your skin, ask about your goals, medications and sun habits, and recommend a treatment and a number of sessions. You leave knowing the plan and its cost.
Avoid tanning and strong sun in the weeks before treatment. Follow the pre-care instructions we give you for your skin products.
Your skin is cleansed, your eyes are protected, and the laser passes over the area in a set pattern. Most patients feel warmth and a light prickling.
Skin often looks pink and feels like a mild sunburn for a day or two, followed by light flaking. Keep it moisturized and wear sunscreen daily.
Each session builds on the last. We review your progress at every visit and adjust the settings or spacing when needed.
Dr. Nelly Silva leads our team and asks patients to simply call her Nelly. She earned her DMD at Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry, where she now teaches as a Clinical Associate Professor.
Her postgraduate training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies centered on aesthetic dentistry. That training shapes how she looks at the whole face, not only the smile.
Reviews of our aesthetic visits and consultations return to the same things. Patients mention time, care and clear answers.
★★★★★"Had a perfect facial with Lexie today, she is very friendly, so caring, & takes her time with you."
★★★★★"Very professional and welcoming. Takes time for questions and gives detailed explanations. I felt very comfortable and relaxed."
The cost of skin resurfacing depends on the area treated and how many Micropeel sessions your plan includes, so we quote it once we have seen your skin. You get the price of your full plan at your consultation.
We offer payment plans, which make it easier to spread the cost of a series over time.
Straight answers to what patients ask us most before a Micropeel series.
For many patients the 40s are a good time to start. Fine lines, early sun spots and rougher texture tend to appear in this decade, and a light fractional treatment such as Micropeel works on all three.
Micropeel is planned as a series because results build from one visit to the next. We set the number of sessions and their spacing at your consultation, then adjust as your skin responds.
Avoid tanning and strong sun in the weeks before treatment, since tanned skin reacts more to laser energy. Tell us about your medications, skin products and any history of cold sores so we can plan around them.
Keep the skin clean, moisturized and out of direct sun, with broad-spectrum sunscreen every day. Let light flaking come off on its own rather than scrubbing it, and follow your post-care instructions on makeup and retinoids.
Most patients describe a warm, prickly feeling as the laser passes over the skin. Our team checks in during the treatment and can adjust the settings for your comfort.
Resurfacing improves the skin you have today, but it does not stop aging or sun exposure. Daily sunscreen and occasional maintenance sessions help results last.
Our Fotona LightWalker laser is used for both dental care and cosmetic skin treatments, so our team works with it every day. Patients can also plan skin and smile care in the same office.
Tell us what you would like to change, and we will show you how Micropeel and our other skin treatments could fit. Our office is at 399 Arcola Road in Collegeville.
