Fine lines, rough texture, sun damage and acne scars can all bring someone to a laser consultation. The concern you want to improve, your skin tone and the time you can set aside to heal help determine which approach makes sense.
Moksha Aesthetics offers laser resurfacing in Potomac for patients from Bethesda and the surrounding area.
CoolPeel and Ablative CO₂ Resurfacing
CoolPeel uses fractional ablative CO₂ laser energy to treat small areas of skin while leaving surrounding skin intact. A provider may discuss a lighter treatment for fine lines or surface texture when recovery time matters. See Moksha’s CoolPeel treatment page.
A more intensive ablative CO₂ approach may be considered for selected wrinkles or scars, depending on their depth and pattern. Stronger settings can mean more healing time. Some acne scars need a different approach, and pigment concerns should be assessed before choosing a laser.
How Much Does Laser Resurfacing Cost at Moksha?
Moksha lists CoolPeel at $500–$1,620 and ablative CO₂ laser at $1,200–$2,550. The menu also notes that laser packages are available. Ask whether your estimate covers one session or a series, which areas it includes and whether follow-up or aftercare supplies cost extra. See Moksha’s pricing menu.
How Many Laser Sessions Will You Need?
Some plans start with one treatment and a review after healing. Others use a series, particularly when the plan uses gentler settings. The number depends on the concern, the laser settings and how your skin responds. Ask when your provider will reassess the results before you commit to a package.
Skin Tone, Recovery and Risks
Discuss how your skin responds to inflammation, whether you have a history of cold sores or raised scars, and which medications or skin products you use. Resurfacing can cause temporary irritation, infection, scarring and changes in skin color. Brown and Black skin can have a higher risk of lasting pigment changes, so ask about the provider’s experience with your skin tone and why they recommend the proposed settings. See Mayo Clinic’s laser resurfacing overview.
Before booking, ask how long redness or peeling may be visible, when to resume your usual skincare and how to protect the treated area from the sun. Plan around the recovery window your provider gives you, especially if you have an event coming up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one laser treatment address both sun damage and acne scars?
Sometimes the same approach can improve several concerns, but scar depth and the cause of discoloration influence which settings or treatments are appropriate.
Will my skin look better as soon as it heals?
Early changes can become visible after healing, and some improvement may develop gradually. Ask when your provider expects to evaluate the result.
Book Your Consultation at Moksha Aesthetics
Tell us what you’d like to improve and how much recovery time you can plan for. At your consultation, ask which laser fits your skin and request an estimate for the full treatment plan.
Call 240-907-5009 or request a consultation at 10220 River Road, Suite 3, Potomac, MD 20854.