Laser Resurfacing Before & After | Skin Tightening and Brown Spot Improvement

The goal was firmness, pigment, and texture all in one visit, not separate appointments stacked across the year. Skin had softened at the lower face, brown spots had appeared from years of sun, and the texture had changed past what skincare could improve.

On full-face assessment, the cheeks and temples showed scattered sun spots, uneven surface texture, and early laxity at the lower face. The pattern reflected combined sun-related and age-related change. CO2 laser resurfacing suited this presentation because the same treatment addresses pigment, texture, and lower-face firmness in a single visit. Skin preparation in the weeks before the treatment kept the result clean and protected against pigment rebound afterward.

CO2 laser resurfacing was performed across the full face, with extra attention at the lower face for the laxity component. Pre-treatment skin preparation was matched to her skin type to keep the result clean and prevent pigment rebound. In the after image, the brown spots have substantially lightened or cleared, the texture has smoothed, and the lower-face contour reads as firmer. Changes of this kind continue to develop gradually over several months as the skin rebuilds. Treating multiple concerns in a single session works when the preparation matches the skin.

Individual results vary. The outcome shown reflects this patient's specific anatomy, health history, and treatment plan. Results shown are not guaranteed and are not necessarily typical. Photos used with patient consent.