What's the recovery like for LaseMD Ultra?
Everything you need to know about LaseMD Ultra recovery — timeline, tips, what to avoid, and when to call your provider.
Typical downtime: 1–3 days — mild redness and texture, no serious downtime
Recovery timeline
Day of treatment
Skin appears pink to red and feels warm. Some patients have a mild sandpaper texture similar to other fractional lasers.
Days 1–2
Redness subsides. Skin may feel slightly rough as the micro-ablated channels close.
Days 3–5
Skin normalizes. Brightness and texture improvement become noticeable.
Weeks 2–6
Continued collagen stimulation and skin improvement. A series of 3–6 sessions delivers optimal results.
Recovery tips
- Apply SPF 30+ daily starting the day after treatment
- Gentle moisturizer soothes the skin in the first 48 hours
- Avoid heavy sweating or heat for 24–48 hours
- The thiolactic acid ampoules applied after treatment maximize results — allow them to absorb fully
What to avoid
- Retinol and actives for 5–7 days
- Direct sun without SPF
- Hot showers or steam the day of treatment
When to call your provider
- Persistent redness or sensitivity beyond day 5
- Unusual skin darkening in the weeks following treatment
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What is LaseMD Ultra recovery like?
Minimal — most patients experience 1–3 days of mild redness and texture. It's a gentle fractional laser with less downtime than Fraxel or CO2 but more effective than non-ablative options.
What makes LaseMD Ultra different from other fractional lasers?
LaseMD Ultra combines fractional thulium laser energy with infused serums (thiolactic acid ampoules) applied immediately after treatment. The treated micro-channels allow deeper serum absorption for enhanced results.