Fractional Laser Resurfacing

LaseMD Ultra Laser Resurfacing in Santa Barbara

Refresh tone, texture and glow with the Lutronic Ultra 1927 nm fractional laser. Quick treatments, minimal downtime.

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LaseMD Ultra

Medical Director Supervised

About 30-Minute Sessions

All Skin Types

What is LaseMD Ultra?

LaseMD Ultra is a non-ablative fractional laser built on the Lutronic Ultra 1927 nm thulium laser. Instead of treating the entire skin surface at once, it delivers energy in microscopic columns that reach the deeper layers of skin while leaving the surrounding tissue intact.

That fractional approach is what makes it effective for texture, sun damage, uneven tone and fine lines while keeping downtime minimal: most treatments take about 30 minutes, and many patients schedule them over a lunch break.

In the days after treatment you will see MENDs (microscopic epidermal necrotic debris): tiny dark flakes, like coffee grounds, that are treated pigment and damaged cells rising to the surface and shedding. It is a sign the treatment is working; our MENDs aftercare guide covers the day-by-day.

LaseMD Ultra also anchors our hair restoration protocol: the laser creates microchannels in the scalp that improve absorption, and pairing it with PRP delivers your own growth factors where follicles need them.

For pigment-focused concerns like sun spots and redness, we may recommend Lumecca IPL instead, or alternate the two: IPL targets color at the surface while the fractional laser rebuilds texture underneath.

Treatments

Ultra Laser Options

Full Face Glow

The signature resurfacing treatment for tone, texture and radiance in about 30 minutes, with package pricing for a series.

Tone & texture

Sun damage

Minimal downtime

Face, Neck & Chest

Extend resurfacing beyond the face to blend tone across the areas that show sun exposure most.

Neck & chest

Sun-damage repair

Even, blended tone

Hair Restoration

Scalp treatment that creates microchannels to stimulate follicles, with PRP add-on for your own growth factors.

Thinning hair

PRP add-on

3-6 month results

What to Expect

During Treatment: The handpiece glides over cleansed skin in about 30 minutes. Most people describe it as mildly uncomfortable but very tolerable; a topical numbing cream is applied first.

Day 1-2: Skin feels warm and tight, like a mild sunburn. Redness typically fades within 48 hours.

Days 3-7: MENDs appear: fine, dark, coffee-ground flakes that shed on their own. Do not scrub or pick; let them clear naturally.

Week 1: Many patients notice improvement within the first week as the fresh skin surfaces.

Weeks 4-6: Continued collagen production enhances results over the following weeks; a series of 3-6 sessions delivers full resurfacing benefits.

FAQ

Common Questions

What is LaseMD Ultra?

LaseMD Ultra is a non-ablative fractional laser (the Lutronic Ultra 1927 nm thulium laser) that delivers energy in microscopic columns to improve tone, texture, sun damage and fine lines with minimal downtime.

What are MENDs?

MENDs (microscopic epidermal necrotic debris) are the tiny dark flakes that appear in the days after treatment. They are treated pigment and damaged cells shedding naturally, typically between days 3 and 7, and are a sign the laser is working.

How many sessions will I need?

Many patients notice improvement after the first treatment; a series of 3 to 6 sessions is typical for full resurfacing benefits, depending on your skin and goals.

Does Ultra Laser resurfacing hurt?

Most clients describe it as mildly uncomfortable but very tolerable. A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment, and sessions take about 30 minutes.