Sciton Nano + Micro Laser Peel
polished, refreshed,
ready.

What is a Sciton laser peel?

A Sciton laser peel uses an erbium 2940 nm laser to gently remove microscopic layers of the outermost skin in a precise, controlled way. Unlike a chemical peel, which relies on acid chemistry, the erbium laser ablates tissue with calibrated heat and depth, giving your provider far more control over how superficial or deep the treatment goes.

The result is a treatment that lives between a chemical peel and a true resurfacing session like HALO or ProFractional, strong enough to polish skin and stimulate collagen, gentle enough to recover in a week or less.

Nano vs Micro: choosing the right depth

Nano and Micro are the same erbium laser set to different depths. The depth selection determines how much skin is ablated, how long you'll heal, and how dramatic the result.

Nano Laser Peel: 4-10 microns ("lunchtime peel")

The lightest erbium peel. Only a few cell layers are removed. Expect pinkness for a few hours, then 3-5 days of micro-flaking that's easy to camouflage with mineral SPF. Best for dullness, mild surface texture, and a glow refresh before an event.

Micro Laser Peel: 4-50 microns ("the real polish")

A deeper but still ablative erbium peel. Removes more of the epidermis, which means real downtime (5-10 days of redness, swelling, and peeling) but markedly better results for sun damage, fine lines, melasma, and uneven texture. Typically one to three sessions spaced weeks apart.

For most patients, the right choice depends on (1) the depth of the concern, (2) how much downtime you can tolerate, and (3) where you sit in the broader skin plan. We'll match the depth to the goal at your consultation.

What Nano + Micro Laser Peel treat best

Both Nano and Micro Laser Peels are most useful when tone, clarity and texture are the main concerns, not deep wrinkles or significant scarring. Common indications:

• Dullness & loss of radianceTired-looking skin in natural light. Both peels gently lift the outer layer to reveal fresher skin underneath.
• Sun damage & uneven pigmentMild to moderate sun spots, freckling and uneven tone. Micro is the deeper option for stubborn pigment.
• Fine surface linesEarly lines around the eyes and mouth that haven't yet etched into the deeper dermis.
• Mild melasmaSurface-level melasma may respond well when paired with strict sun protection and topical care.
• Enlarged pores & mild textureSmoother surface and tighter-looking pores after the skin heals from the peel.
• Pre-event "polish"A Nano peel scheduled 7-10 days before a wedding or major event gives a refined, lit-from-within finish.

During and after treatment

After a brief topical numbing, your provider passes the erbium handpiece evenly across the treatment area. Sessions are quick, 15-30 minutes for Nano, 30-45 for Micro. You'll feel light warmth and a sandpaper-like sensation, which is comfortable for most patients.

Recovery depends on depth. Nano: pink for a few hours, fine flaking days 2-5, normal skin by day 5-7. Micro: visible redness and swelling days 1-3, peeling days 3-7, pink "new skin" days 7-10. Aggressive sun protection is non-negotiable during recovery and for at least 4 weeks after.

Some improvement is visible after one session, but most patients book a series of 2-3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart for the most consistent results, especially for sun damage and pigment work.