Are Cosmetic Lasers Worth It? Skin Resurfacing, Downtime, and What Patients Should Know | EP 04
Aug 27, 2026 · 43 min · 15 segments
**Are cosmetic lasers actually worth it?** Cosmetic lasers can improve skin texture, wrinkles, pigmentation, sun damage, redness, rosacea, scars, and overall skin quality—but not every laser is…
**Are cosmetic lasers actually worth it?** Cosmetic lasers can improve skin texture, wrinkles, pigmentation, sun damage, redness, rosacea, scars, and overall skin quality—but not every laser is designed to do the same thing, and not every treatment is right for every patient. In Episode 4 of **Scalpel and Skin**, Dr. Algie LaBrasca, a board-certified plastic surgeon, and Mystica LaBrasca, a cosmetic dermatology Physician Assistant, break down **cosmetic lasers, laser skin resurfacing, energy-based treatments, and what patients should actually know before getting treated.** They explain the difference between **non-ablative and ablative lasers**, why CO2 laser resurfacing has more downtime, how RF microneedling fits into the conversation, and why some patients may benefit from several lighter treatments instead of one major resurfacing treatment. They also discuss treating: • Skin texture and wrinkles • Pores • Sun damage and pigmentation • Redness and rosacea • Broken blood vessels • Scars • Skin laxity • Unwanted hair And they answer some of the questions patients actually ask: **Can you get laser treatment with a tan?** **Can lasers erase scars?** **Can lasers shrink pores?** **How much downtime will I have?** **When is a laser enough—and when do you need surgery?** **Are at-home laser devices worth it?** The conversation also gets into laser complications, including burns, pigment changes, infection, and why proper patient assessment and choosing an experienced provider matter. Because at the end of the day, the question isn't just: **“Does this laser work?”** It's: **“Is this the right treatment for me—and is it worth it?”** Follow Scalpel and Skin Instagram: @scalpelandskinpodcast TikTok: @scalpelandskinpodcast Facebook: Scalpel and Skin Podcast Send us the treatments, trends, or questions you want Dr. Algie and Mistica to break down next. This is Scalpel and Skin. Let’s go!
**Are cosmetic lasers actually worth it?** Cosmetic lasers can improve skin texture, wrinkles, pigmentation, sun damage, redness, rosacea, scars, and overall skin quality—but not every laser is…
