Laser Skin Rejuvenation in Short Hills, NJ

A smooth, even complexion can lift your whole look. In Short Hills, New Jersey, Beverly Friedlander MD offers laser skin rejuvenation to refresh the skin in a way that feels both natural and noticeable. These laser and energy treatments target concerns such as sun damage, uneven pigmentation, fine lines, and rough texture while stimulating collagen for gradual, lasting improvement.

Rather than creating dramatic change, treatments are designed to enhance your skin’s clarity and firmness over time, revealing a healthier, more radiant appearance. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Bev applies her in-depth understanding of skin biology and collagen behavior to select the safest, most effective options for balanced, refined results.

Laser Skin Rejuvenation in Short Hills, NJ

What Is Laser Skin Rejuvenation?

Laser skin rejuvenation uses controlled wavelengths of light to heat pigment, redness, or deeper tissue gently and precisely. The energy is absorbed by the targeted area—whether sun spots, broken capillaries, or uneven texture—while leaving surrounding skin unharmed. As the energy creates a controlled response, the body naturally renews the treated area, allowing clearer, smoother skin to gradually emerge.

What Laser Skin Rejuvenation Can Help With

Laser skin rejuvenation may improve:

  • Sun damage and brown spots
  • Redness, rosacea, and small visible vessels
  • Uneven pigmentation
  • Fine lines or early texture changes
  • Mild laxity
  • Enlarged pores
  • Acne scarring
  • Overall dullness or uneven skin tone

These treatments can be used alone or as part of a broader aesthetic plan.

Your Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatment

Your treatment plan begins with a thorough evaluation of your skin, your concerns, and the depth of the issues you want to correct. Session length varies—some treatments take 20–30 minutes, while deeper resurfacing may take closer to an hour. Recovery time depends on the intensity of the device used:

  • Light treatments may leave you slightly pink for a few hours
  • Moderate sessions may involve 1–3 days of redness or mild flaking
  • Deeper resurfacing can require several days of visible healing

You will receive clear aftercare guidelines designed for the exact treatments selected. All aftercare involves the use of gentle cleansers, sunscreens and products that enhance the healing. Do not resume Retinols or other acids until instructed to do so.

Results and Longevity

Some results—such as improved clarity or reduced redness—can appear within a few days. Texture improvements, collagen stimulation, and tighter skin often build gradually over several weeks. Depending on your plan, periodic maintenance treatments can help sustain results.

Because laser skin rejuvenation works by stimulating the skin’s natural repair processes, improvements can continue to develop even after the initial healing period. The longevity of results varies based on factors such as your skin condition, sun exposure, and skincare routine. With proper sun protection and recommended maintenance treatments, many patients are able to enjoy smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin for an extended period. The concurrent use of neurotoxins and fillers will provide added benefits

Why Choose Beverly Friedlander MD?

Dr. Bev is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in aesthetic medicine. Her training includes rigorous surgical and plastic surgery residencies, and she has been consistently recognized as a Top Doctor in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area for her work in cosmetic surgery and facial rejuvenation.

She brings this depth of knowledge to every nonsurgical treatment she approves or performs. Her understanding of skin, anatomy, and long-term tissue behavior allows her to guide patients toward technologies that match their goals and recovery needs. All laser and energy-based treatments in her practice follow protocols she develops, ensuring a thoughtful and medically sound approach to improving the skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not always. Laser skin rejuvenation is a broad term that can include different types of laser treatments, from lighter resurfacing to more intensive options. 

CO2 laser resurfacing is usually a stronger, more aggressive type of laser resurfacing that can improve wrinkles, sun damage, scars, and skin texture, but it also tends to involve more downtime.

At Beverly Friedlander MD, Dr. Bev will recommend the type and strength of laser treatment based on your skin, your goals, and how much recovery time you can realistically manage.

Sometimes, but melasma needs to be handled carefully. Laser or light treatments may be used in some melasma treatment plans, but heat and irritation can also make pigmentation worse in certain patients. The right approach depends on your skin tone, pigment pattern, history of melasma, and how reactive your skin is.

Dr. Bev will clarify whether laser skin rejuvenation is a smart option for your pigmentation or whether another treatment plan would be safer. Daily sun protection is also essential because melasma is highly likely to return or darken with UV exposure.

Preparation depends on the type of laser being used, but most patients need to be careful with sun exposure before treatment. Dr. Bev may also ask you to pause certain active skin care products, such as retinoids or exfoliating acids, for a short time before your appointment.

You should come in with clean skin and tell the team about any recent sunburns, tanning, cold sores, skin irritation, new medications, or recent aesthetic treatments. These details matter because they can affect both your safety and your results.

It depends on the intensity of your treatment and how your skin looks afterward. With lighter treatments, makeup may be allowed sooner. With more intensive resurfacing, you may need to wait until the skin has calmed down and the surface has healed.

In general, it is better not to rush makeup if your skin is still raw, peeling, irritated, or very sensitive.

Laser skin rejuvenation can be safe for some darker skin tones, but the device, settings, and treatment plan matter. 

Deeper skin tones can have a higher risk of unwanted pigmentation changes after laser treatment, especially if the skin is irritated or exposed to sun during healing.

This does not mean laser treatment is off the table. It means Dr. Bev needs to evaluate your skin carefully and choose an approach that fits your skin tone, pigment history, and goals.

That depends on how strong the treatment is. For lighter treatments, you may only need a shorter buffer. For more intensive laser resurfacing, you may need several weeks for redness, peeling, swelling, or sensitivity to settle.

If you have a wedding, reunion, photo shoot, or other major event coming up, tell Dr. Bev during your consultation. She can help you decide whether laser skin rejuvenation fits your timeline or whether a gentler treatment makes more sense.

Clearer, Brighter Skin Begins With a Conversation

Laser skin rejuvenation can be a helpful way to refresh tone and texture at your own pace. You can schedule a consultation in Short Hills, NJ, to learn which treatments may suit your goals. We welcome individuals from Summit, Chatham, Madison, Florham Park, Westfield, and Morris County. Call +1 (973) 912-9120 for availability.

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