Happy New Year: Refresh. Restore. Reset.

Anna Wicklund
Jan 1
4 min read

As we welcome a new year, we’re leaning into what we love most: helping you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. January is all about refreshing your canvas—and few treatments do that more beautifully than laser resurfacing.

This month, we’re highlighting two of our most transformative technologies: Erbium and CO₂ laser resurfacing. Thoughtfully chosen and expertly performed, these treatments can dramatically improve texture, tone, and overall skin quality—while always honoring our philosophy of natural, believable results.

❄️ Why We Focus on Lasers in Winter

Erbium and CO2 laser resurfacing are two of the most effective ways we address:

Fine lines and wrinkles
Uneven texture and enlarged pores
Sun damage and discoloration
Acne scarring and textural change
Overall dullness or “tired” looking skin

By creating controlled, precise micro-injuries, these lasers stimulate new collagen and elastin, gradually revealing smoother, more even, more radiant skin.

Winter naturally supports this process: less sun, more time indoors, and easier sun protection during healing.

Erbium Laser: A Refined, Polished Refresh

Well-suited for:

Fine lines and early wrinkles
Mild to moderate sun damage
Enlarged pores and uneven texture
Patients who want meaningful change with more controlled downtime

Erbium gently targets the outer layers of the skin, offering:

Smoother, more uniform texture
Softening of fine lines (especially around the eyes and mouth)
A brighter, more refreshed complexion

Downtime typically includes several days of redness and peeling, with results continuing to improve over the following weeks as collagen remodels.

CO2 Laser: A Deeper, Transformational Reset

Well-suited for:

Deeper lines and etched-in wrinkles
More advanced sun damage
Acne scarring and pronounced texture changes
Patients ready for a more intensive “reset” with longer downtime

CO2 penetrates deeper than Erbium and can create:

Noticeable wrinkle reduction
Remodeling of scars and rough texture
Improved firmness and overall skin quality

Healing is more involved compared to Erbium, but results can be some of the most impactful and long-lasting we offer. We walk you through every step—from preparation to aftercare—to protect both your outcome and your skin health.

Before & After Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing

Erbium vs. CO2 Lasers

Erbium lasers are highly precise and target the upper layers of the skin, making them ideal for improving texture, tone, sun damage, and fine lines with shorter downtime and faster healing.

CO2 lasers penetrate deeper into the skin, stimulating significant collagen production and tightening, making them best suited for deeper wrinkles, acne scars, and more advanced skin rejuvenation.

Ablative vs. Fractionated Treatments

Ablative treatments remove the entire outer layer of skin, delivering the most dramatic resurfacing and collagen renewal, but require more downtime and recovery.

Fractionated treatments create microscopic treatment zones, leaving surrounding skin intact to promote quicker healing while still achieving powerful skin renewal.

✨ New Year, Thoughtful Skin Goals

We know aesthetic medicine can sometimes feel overwhelming or overly “trendy.”

At Skinnovations, our mission is different:

Evidence-based treatments with a focus on safety and integrity
Honest conversations about what will and will not serve your skin long term
Natural-looking outcomes that respect your unique features and identity

If you’ve been considering laser resurfacing but weren’t sure where to start, January is a beautiful time to begin!

Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling

Collagen, Tightening, and Texture—All in One Treatment

We’re genuinely excited to introduce RF Microneedling to Skinnovations soon—one of the most versatile treatments for patients who want firmer, smoother, more refined skin without the downtime of more aggressive resurfacing.

What is RF Microneedling?

RF Microneedling combines two proven technologies:

Microneedling: creates controlled micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin
Radiofrequency energy (RF): delivers gentle heat into the deeper layers to tighten and remodel the skin from within

Together, they encourage your skin to rebuild itself—stronger, smoother, and more supported.

What it can help improve:

Fine lines and early wrinkles
Mild skin laxity (especially lower face, jawline, and neck)
Crepey skin
Enlarged pores and uneven texture
Certain types of acne scarring
Overall loss of firmness and “bounce”

Why we’re excited to offer it:

Customizable: We can adjust depth and energy to suit your skin type, concerns, and comfort level.
Versatile: Safe for a wide range of skin tones when performed thoughtfully.
Less downtime: Expect redness and mild swelling for a few days, but usually no significant peeling like with more aggressive lasers.
Buildable results: Best done in a series, with gradual, natural-looking improvements in collagen, elasticity, and texture.

RF Microneedling doesn’t replace Erbium or CO₂—it complements them. It’s a beautiful option if you’re not ready for full resurfacing, want to maintain previous laser results, or are focused on tightening and texture in a more subtle, progressive way.

Stay tuned for:

Official launch date
Introductory RF Microneedling packages
Before-and-after photos from our own patients

🤍 From Our Heart to Yours

A new year always feels like a fresh page—and we’re honored that so many of you choose to begin it with us. Your trust is what allows us to thoughtfully bring in new technology, refine our offerings, and continue evolving in a way that truly serves your skin for the long term.

As we introduce new treatments and devices this year, our intention remains the same: to care for you with honesty, humility, and an unwavering focus on your well‑being. Being part of your skin journey—your questions, your goals, your milestones—is a privilege we never take lightly.

Here’s to fresh beginnings, quiet confidence, and skin that feels authentically like you in 2025 and beyond.

— The Skinnovations Team 💕