20 to 30 Minutes
A typical laser therapy visit.
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Laser Therapy & Skin Resurfacing
Expert, top-rated laser therapy for the face: sun spots, facial veins, scars and fine lines
Sun spots, facial veins, acne scars and fine lines sit at different depths in your skin, and creams do little for most of them. Laser therapy does, with focused light that works on the surface or deep beneath it, in a visit of 20 to 30 minutes. Every treatment is performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, an 8-Time Top Dentist and official Care Esthetics partner, at a practice with 800+ five-star reviews. Start with a $49 in-person consultation, applied to your treatment.
- Official Partner Care Esthetics
- $49 In-Person Consultation Applied to your treatment
- Performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
What Is Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy treats the skin with focused light instead of surgery. A laser sends one precise color of light to one target in the skin: the pigment in a sun spot, the blood in a small vein, or the water in the skin itself. The target takes up the light as heat, and the skin around it is left alone. That is how a laser fades a spot or closes a vein that no cream can reach.
At Deluxe Esthetics, Dr. Godko works with two lasers by Fotona. The Nd:YAG laser sends its light into the deeper layers of the skin, where the warmth starts new cell growth and collagen production. The Er:YAG laser works at the surface. This is laser skin resurfacing: it removes the top layer of skin precisely, so your body’s own healing replaces it with smoother, fresher skin.
Every setting is chosen for your skin type, your concern and how deep it sits, and Dr. Godko sets the laser himself at every visit.
For an independent overview, read the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery’s guide to laser resurfacing.
Laser Therapy at a Glance
The short answers, before the details.
Two Lasers
Nd:YAG for the deeper layers of the skin and Er:YAG for the surface, both by Fotona.
2 to 3 Sessions to Start
One month apart, then usually once a year to keep the result.
Results in 2 to 3 Days
Results begin to show within days and last about a year after the first course.
Little Downtime
From none to a few days of redness or light flaking, depending on the treatment.
Performed by the Doctor
Every laser treatment, by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI.
What Does Laser Therapy Treat?
Laser therapy for the face addresses a wide range of concerns and improves overall skin texture.
Sun Spots and Age Spots
Targeted light breaks up the extra pigment, so age spots and sun damage fade.
Melasma and Uneven Tone
Carefully set laser treatments, together with pigment correction serums, reduce melasma and even out skin tone.
Facial Veins and Spider Veins
Light aimed at the blood inside a small vessel closes it, so facial veins and spider veins fade from view.
Rosacea and Redness
Calms the lasting redness of rosacea, often in a plan with microneedling with PRF.
Scars and Acne Scars
Laser scar removal is really scar softening: resurfacing smooths the surface while deep warmth rebuilds collagen beneath acne scars.
Fine Lines and Wrinkles
New collagen firms the skin, so fine lines and surface wrinkles soften.
Pores and Texture
Refines enlarged pores and rough, uneven skin texture.
Sagging Skin
Laser skin tightening warms the deeper layers around the mouth and chin, which supports collagen for firmer-looking skin.
Which Laser Treatment Is Best for the Face: Fraxel, CO2, IPL or YAG?
There is no single best laser treatment for the face. Which one fits you depends on what you want changed, how deep it sits, your skin tone and how much downtime you can take, and Dr. Godko answers that at your consultation.
Lasers differ in how deep they work and how much recovery they ask for, and many of the names you see online are brands. Here is what they mean.
Non-Ablative Lasers
Warm the deeper skin without breaking the surface. Collagen builds over a course of sessions, with little or no downtime. Our Nd:YAG laser works this way.
Ablative Lasers and Laser Resurfacing
Remove a thin layer of skin so new skin replaces it: more change in one session, and more recovery. Our Er:YAG laser, an erbium laser, works this way.
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
The deepest kind of ablative resurfacing, known for its effect on deep wrinkles and scars and for a recovery of a week or two. An erbium laser removes skin with less heat, so healing is usually quicker.
Fraxel and Fractional Lasers
Fraxel is a brand of fractional laser. A fractional laser treats thousands of tiny columns of skin and leaves the skin between them untouched, so the skin heals faster.
IPL Photofacial
Not a laser at all. Intense pulsed light is a broad flash of many colors of light, used for brown spots and redness. A laser uses one color aimed at one target.
YAG Lasers and Laser Facials
A laser facial uses gentle Nd:YAG light to warm the skin, calm redness and build collagen with no downtime. Laser Genesis is one brand name for it. Our Nd:YAG laser is the same kind of laser.
What Happens at a Laser Therapy Appointment?
Laser therapy is minimally invasive, and a visit is short.
1. Your $49 Consultation
Dr. Godko evaluates your skin, reviews your medical history and tells you which laser treatment, if any, fits what you want changed. The $49 is applied to your treatment.
2. Getting Ready
Your skin is cleansed and you are given protective eyewear. A topical numbing cream is applied first when the treatment calls for it.
3. The Treatment
Dr. Godko passes the laser over the area for 20 to 30 minutes. Patients usually report no discomfort. Where it is felt, it is a warm, snapping sensation.
4. Afterward
Your skin may look pink and feel warm. You leave with aftercare instructions, and results begin to show within 2 to 3 days.
How Many Laser Therapy Sessions Will I Need?
We typically recommend 2 to 3 sessions, one month apart, to start your body’s healing process and collagen production. The exact number depends on what is being treated.
Age Spots and Sun Spots
Surface pigment may respond in 1 to 3 sessions.
Fine Lines and Texture
Laser skin resurfacing for fine lines and texture may need 2 to 4 sessions.
Melasma, Rosacea and Acne Scars
Deeper conditions typically take 3 to 6 sessions, spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Keeping the Result
After your first course, we recommend coming back once a year.
Laser Therapy Before and After: What Results Can I Expect?
Clearer, more even skin. Drag each picture to compare. For a facial-vein result, see Rosacea & Facial Veins.
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What Is Laser Resurfacing Recovery Like?
Downtime after laser therapy ranges from none to several days, depending on how strong the treatment is. Here is what to expect, and how to look after your skin.
The First Day
Your skin looks pink and feels warm, much like a mild sunburn. A cool compress and a plain moisturizer help.
Days 2 to 5
After laser resurfacing, the surface feels dry and flakes lightly as it sheds. Treated spots can darken before they flake away. Do not pick at them.
Every Day
Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher and stay out of strong sun: treated skin is more sensitive to it. Skip saunas and hard exercise for the first day or two.
Your Results
Results begin to show within 2 to 3 days. Collagen keeps building in the weeks after, and the result lasts about a year after your first course.
Is Laser Therapy Right for Me?
Laser therapy suits adults who want clearer, smoother, more even skin without surgery.
It is not only for light skin. Darker skin tones carry a higher risk of dark marks after certain laser treatments, so Dr. Godko adjusts the wavelength, the pulse and the energy to your skin type. For some concerns he may recommend microneedling with PRF instead, which uses no heat.
You may be asked to wait if you have a fresh tan or a sunburn, a cold sore or an infection in the area, or if you are pregnant. Tell Dr. Godko about your medical history and anything you take.
Laser therapy is often part of a plan with microneedling with PRF or Botox, usually on separate days so the skin is not overtreated.
- Improves overall skin texture
- Fades age spots and hyperpigmentation
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduces the look of facial veins
- Minimally invasive, with visits of 20 to 30 minutes
- Performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
Who performs your treatment
Who Performs Your Treatment? Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI
Every treatment at Deluxe Esthetics is performed by Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, an 8-Time Top Dentist. Perfecting smiles has always been his passion, and he came to see that true beauty extends beyond a radiant smile.
His search for natural, holistic solutions led him to Care Esthetics. Today he offers botulinum toxin, dermal fillers and PDO threads alongside the Care Esthetics treatments, Bio-CARE® and Bio-LIFT®.
More About Dr. GodkoWhat Do Patients Say About Laser Therapy at Deluxe Esthetics?
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“Had some deep wrinkles, crows feet, frown lines. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable. He spent a good amount of time going over all the treatment options to help my skin look its best. I ended up getting Botox, Microneedling with PRF and Facial lasering. Couldn't be happier with the results.”Jason P., Toms River, NJ · Google review
★★★★★
“Dr.Godko was very knowledgeable and suggested I get the bio-care protocol which included prf and laser therapy... the doctor took his time, explained everything step by step”Carmen V., Deluxe team member · Google review
★★★★★
“It has lightened up my acne scars so much and has left my skin glowing ! Dr. Godkos techniques are not only effective but he's also gentle”Alysha P. · Google review
★★★★★
“I went to Deluxe Esthetics for a consultation about possible botox and I am so happy with my experience and the results are INCREDIBLE!”Jelimar S. · Google review
Laser Therapy Questions and Answers
The questions patients ask most before their first laser therapy treatment, answered plainly.
What is the most effective laser treatment for the face?
It depends on what you want treated. Pigment such as age spots, and small facial veins, respond to light aimed at that one target. Fine lines, scars and rough texture respond to laser skin resurfacing and to deep collagen-building warmth. Dr. Godko chooses between the Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers, or uses both, after he examines your skin.
Is laser therapy good for your face?
Laser therapy is used on the face to fade age spots, reduce facial veins, soften scars and fine lines and improve overall skin texture. Dr. Godko tells you at your consultation whether it fits your skin and your goals.
How much does laser therapy cost for your face?
The cost depends on what is treated and how many sessions your plan includes. You receive a personalized quote at your $49 in-person consultation, and the $49 is applied to your treatment.
Does laser therapy hurt?
Patients usually report no discomfort during laser therapy. Where it is felt, most describe a warm, snapping sensation, like a rubber band lightly tapping the skin, and some areas of the face are more sensitive than others. Dr. Godko applies a topical numbing cream when the treatment calls for it and adjusts the laser to keep you comfortable.
How many laser therapy sessions do I need?
We typically recommend 2 to 3 sessions, one month apart, to start the body’s healing process and collagen production. Age spots may respond in 1 to 3 sessions, while melasma, rosacea and acne scars typically take 3 to 6. After the initial sessions, we recommend coming back once a year.
When will I see results from laser therapy, and how long do they last?
Results begin to show within 2 to 3 days and last for about a year after the initial course of treatment. A yearly visit keeps them up.
What are the downsides of getting a laser treatment on your face?
Downtime ranges from none to several days of redness, dryness or light flaking, depending on how strong the treatment is. Treated skin is more sensitive to the sun, so daily sunscreen matters. More than one session is typically needed, and darker skin tones need carefully adjusted settings, which Dr. Godko sets himself.
What is the difference between laser resurfacing, Fraxel, a CO2 laser and an IPL photofacial?
Laser resurfacing removes a thin layer of skin so new skin replaces it. A CO2 laser is the deepest kind, with the longest recovery; an erbium laser such as our Er:YAG removes skin with less heat. Fraxel is a brand of fractional laser, which treats tiny columns of skin and leaves the skin between them untouched. An IPL photofacial is not a laser: it is a broad flash of light used for brown spots and redness.
Can laser therapy remove age spots, scars and facial veins?
Laser therapy is used to fade age spots and hyperpigmentation, to soften scars and to reduce the look of small facial veins. How far a spot, a scar or a vein fades depends on its size and depth, which Dr. Godko reviews at your consultation.
Where can I get laser therapy at Deluxe Esthetics?
We have offices in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ. Schedule online at www.deluxedentistry.com or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
What Pairs Well With Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy is also the first step of the Care Esthetics Bio-CARE treatment. These pages cover what goes with it.
See everything we offer: Skin Treatments, Skin Conditions, Facial Esthetics.
Ready for Clearer, More Even Skin?
Find out in one visit what laser therapy can do for your skin. Your $49 in-person consultation with Dr. Maxim Godko, DDS, FICOI, is applied to your treatment.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Mercer County, NJ, in the town of Lawrenceville, NJ, proudly serving the towns of Hightstown, Trenton, Princeton, Lawrence Township, East Windsor, Robbinsville, West Windsor, Hamilton, Ewing, Pennington, Hopewell Township, Hopewell, NJ, as well as in Somerset County, NJ, located in Skillman, NJ, near South Bound Brook, Far Hills, Bernardsville, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, North Plainfield, Rocky Hill, Bernards Township, Branchburg, Montgomery, Warren, Bedminster, Millstone, Raritan, Manville, Somerville, Green Brook, Bridgewater, Peapack-Gladstone, Watchung, Franklin Township, NJ. Schedule online at www.deluxedentistry.com or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
Two Locations
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
With offices in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ.
