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Who is a good candidate for laser skin resurfacing?

Lasers are beams of light that vaporize the outer layers of your skin and promote the growth of new collagen fibers. Laser skin resurfacing reduces wrinkles and scars, evens out skin coloring, tightens skin and removes lesions.

  • Scars from acne or chickenpox.
  • Uneven skin pigmentation.
  • Sun-damaged skin.
  • Age spots or "liver spots" (lentigines).

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About Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is an advanced cosmetic treatment that uses focused beams of light to improve skin tone, texture, and overall appearance. By carefully removing damaged outer layers of skin and stimulating new collagen production, laser resurfacing can smooth wrinkles, soften scars, reduce sun damage, and restore a healthier, more youthful glow. Modern laser technology allows treatments to be tailored—ranging from gentle fractional resurfacing with minimal downtime to deeper resurfacing for more dramatic results.

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Meet Our Doctor

Farhaad Riyaz, MD

Dr. Farhaad Riyaz is a board-certified dermatologist, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, and hair restoration expert known for his thoughtful, results-driven care. He completed his dermatology residency at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, a nationally respected program with a strong emphasis on complex medical dermatology and exceptional exposure to diverse skin tones and conditions. This rigorous training laid a foundation for diagnostic precision and a deep understanding of how skin diseases—and treatments—present across all backgrounds.

To further specialize, Dr. Riyaz pursued dual fellowships at Northwestern University:
  • One in cosmetic dermatology, focusing on advanced injectables, lasers, and minimally invasive rejuvenation techniques;
  • Another in Mohs micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology, providing him with the highest level of training in facial reconstruction.

Laser Resurfacing FAQs

Laser resurfacing delivers smoother, younger-looking skin with risks usually limited to short-term redness or sensitivity.

Most patients describe a sensation similar to warmth or snapping rubber bands. Numbing cream is applied beforehand, and cooling devices may be used during treatment to improve comfort.

 


Downtime depends on the type of laser used:

  • Lighter, fractional nonablative treatments may cause redness and flaking for a few days.

  • Deeper, fractional ablative treatments may require weeks of recovery before skin fully heals.

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