Laser Skin Resurfacing

Dr. Mona Khurana, the founder of Shine MD, is passionately involved in furthering the advancement of laser skin resurfacing treatments for her patients in the greater Vancouver area. Shine MD offers individualized treatments to resurface the entire face and dramatically improve the appearance of skin concerns.

Whether your concern is acne, skin damage, or skin aging, our laser skin resurfacing treatments can fully rejuvenate the face and provide a dramatic improvement to the texture and tone of the skin. Laser skin resurfacing has also been research-proven to benefit the overall health of the skin and to support your skin as it ages.

Laser Skin Resurfacing | Vancouver & Surrey BC

How Does Laser Skin Resurfacing Work?


Dr. Khurana uses a combination of the Sciton Contour TRL™ and Profractional™ Laser to create customized laser resurfacing treatment plans for her patients. Our unique treatment protocol uses the settings of our laser technologies to specifically enhance facial rejuvenation.

The Profractional™ Laser works by creating thousands of microchannels in the skin, causing the body to begin its natural healing process and produce fresh collagen and elastin. The Profractional™ Laser does not treat the entire surface of the skin, but rather, it leaves bridges of tissue intact between the microchannels, allowing more comfortable treatment and faster recovery times.

The Sciton Contour TRL™ is a resurfacing laser that carefully removes the topmost layer of the skin to reveal new, supple skin underneath. As the laser gently vaporizes the epidermis, it also uses heat energy to stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin deeper in the skin. The Sciton Contour TRL™ treats the entire skin’s surface, improving the appearance of the whole treated area.

By combining the technology of the Profractional™ and Sciton Contour TRL™ lasers, Dr. Mona Khurana has a substantial amount of versatility in the treatments she performs. She is able to customize every skin resurfacing treatment to best address each individual’s skin concerns and provide them with the results they desire.

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Prior to your laser skin resurfacing treatment, you will have an in-depth consultation with Dr. Khurana to discuss all of your questions and devise your treatment plan. Your treatment plan will be considerate of your goals, timeline, and budget.

On the day of your appointment, a topical anesthetic will be applied to the treated area to ensure the procedure is as comfortable as possible. While most treatments are performed on the face, other common areas include the neck, chest, and hands.

Once the area has been sufficiently numbed, Dr. Khurana will treat your skin with a customized combination of the Profractional™ and Sciton Contour TRL™ lasers. You may feel some heat as the lasers are working, as well as a feeling similar to a gentle rubber band snap. You may request the use of nitrous oxide or Pronox to further improve your patient experience.

The length of your laser skin resurfacing session depends on your unique treatment plan and the size of the area, but most patients can expect a total treatment time between 30 and 45 minutes.

After your laser skin resurfacing treatment, you can expect to have a moderate to extensive downtime while your skin begins its natural healing process. You will experience some redness, swelling, and tenderness in the treated area for approximately five to ten days after treatment. As the skin recovers, it may also temporarily become dry and discolored.

Depending on the extent and intensity of the treatment, you will have downtime that may require that you take up to one week off from social activities and work engagements. While the majority of the healing process takes place in the first week, swelling and skin changes can persist for longer. After one week, you should be able to return to most of your usual activities, depending on your comfort level and personal preference for social interactions.

Laser skin resurfacing treatments can improve the appearance of the following skin concerns:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Skin discoloration and
  • pigmentation concerns
  • Textured skin
  • Skin laxity
  • Sun damage and age spots
  • Acne and acne scars

 

The results from our customized laser skin resurfacing treatments are dramatic, and many people will only require one treatment to achieve their skin goals. However, depending on your unique circumstances, a series of multiple treatments may be recommended.

Some skin changes, such as redness or mild to moderate hyperpigmentation, can result from treatments. With aggressive acne scarring or texture resurfacing protocols, the development of pigment and redness is often a trade off for textural improvement. This may require the use of other lasers, such as the Forever Young BBL™ or Moxi® laser.

Laser skin resurfacing treatments produce long-lasting results and change the trajectory and development of future aging concerns. By undergoing periodic laser treatments, patients can alter the trajectory of their skin’s aging and create more vibrant, youthful skin.

As our laser skin resurfacing treatments are versatile and customizable, a wide variety of men and women will make excellent candidates. However, you are not a candidate if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have active acne, rash, or infection within areas to be treated.

You may be an ideal candidate for laser skin resurfacing if you are a younger patient who desires routine skin maintenance and preventative care for skin aging. Older patients also make excellent candidates, and laser skin resurfacing can be a great minimally-invasive alternative to more invasive anti-aging procedures.

To find out if laser skin resurfacing is the right treatment option for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Mona Khurana. During your consultation, she will create an in-depth treatment plan to specifically address your skin needs.

Laser Skin Resurfacing Pre and Post Care Instructions

At Shine MD, your comfort and safety are our top priority. In order to ensure that you have the best experience possible, we have compiled a list of guidelines to follow before and after your treatment. Click on the button below to learn more.

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Before Your Appointment
  • Avoid excessive sun exposure for two weeks before your laser treatment.
  • Avoid dermal fillers and Neuromodulators for two weeks before and after treatment.
  • Stop all active skin care products 7 days before treatment, incluing retinols, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and bleaching creams.
  • Please let us know if you have a history of cold sores, gold therapy, lupus or connective tissue disease, or if you have any metal plates, rods, or screws near the areas to be treated.
  • Plan to go home after the procedure (for the more intense resurfacing treatments).
  • Have pain relievers available (Tylenol, Advil).
After Your Treatment
  • Depending on the intensity of your treatment, you may experience mild to intense redness, mild swelling, and/or a slight warm burning sensation for several hours to a few days.
  • Use of a cold compress or ice packs will help to relieve the swelling and discomfort.
  • Avoid the sun completely during the first week of healing. Sunscreen is a MUST and should be used daily once your skin has healed. Sunscreen should be used diligently for up to 3 months post procedure. Use a recommended sunscreen with broadband protection an SPF of 30. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every 2 hours.
  • If direct sun exposure is necessary, wear a hat and clothing that covers the treated area. If the treated area is exposed to sun (direct or indirect) blistering, scarring, hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation can/will occur. Sun exposure should be avoided for a minimum of one month post treatment.
Post Care Instructions
  • To avoid infection, ensure your hands are clean before touching your face.
  • Apply Aquaphor or Alastin Skincare Soothe and Protect Recovery Balm every few hours for the first few days, and up to one week. Keep the area covered with the balm at all times, it will be very uncomfortable if you let it dry out.
  • Starting on Day 2, wash your face 1-2 times daily with the cleanser that has been provided for you (Alastin Skincare Gentle Cleanser). Prior to washing, gently blot off the balm with a clean soft washcloth. Reapply balm after drying your face gently with a clean towel.
  • DO NOT pick, peel, scrub or rub your face. This could result in scarring, pigmentation complications and infection.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise and sweating until after the skin has healed.
  • After your healing is complete, makeup may be applied.
  • Healing duration and intensity of skin change is directly dependent on the intensity of your treatment.
  • To avoid infection, ensure your hands are clean before touching your face.
  • Apply Aquaphor or Alastin Skincare Soothe and Protect Recovery Balm every few hours for the first few days, and up to one week. Keep the area covered with the balm at all times, it will be very uncomfortable if you let it dry out.
  • Starting on Day 2, wash your face 1-2 times daily with the cleanser that has been provided for you (Alastin Skincare Gentle Cleanser). Prior to washing, gently blot off the balm with a clean soft washcloth. Reapply balm after drying your face gently with a clean towel.
  • DO NOT pick, peel, scrub or rub your face. This could result in scarring, pigmentation complications and infection.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise and sweating until after the skin has healed.
  • After your healing is complete, makeup may be applied.
    Healing duration and intensity of skin change is directly dependent on the intensity of your treatment.
  • For deep resurfacing treatments, expect there to be pain, sensitivity and burning sensation of the face for at at least a few days.
  • If you have had a deep resurfacing treatment, we will ask you to return to the clinic the following day for a physical assessment and face cleansing.
Please Note:

There may be some degree of swelling immediately post treatment. However, if you have excessive swelling or any of the following signs of infection, you should contact the office immediately at (778) 901-7596, or after hours you may email Dr. Mona Khurana at monakhurana@shinemd.com. For increased redness, swelling or uncontrolled pain please visit an after hours medical provider.

Signs of infection include:
  • Drainage that looks like pus
  • Progressive increase in warmth or pain at or around the treated area
  • Fever of 38.0 Celsius or greater 

Please note that it takes over 24-48 hours for an infection to develop, so any increase in redness or warmth during the first two days is more likely related to the normal healing process than an infection. If in doubt, please contact the clinic.