Laser Skin Resurfacing in La Jolla, San Diego
Reveal Smoother, Brighter, More Youthful Skin
At Marin Aesthetics, we offer a comprehensive range of laser skin resurfacing treatments designed to reverse sun damage, smooth fine lines, improve skin tone, and reduce acne scars. Our advanced technology includes the BBL™ (BroadBand Light) laser for gentle photorejuvenation, the DOT Fractional CO₂ laser for deeper collagen remodeling, and a fully ablative Erbium laser for the most powerful skin renewal and texture refinement.
Each treatment is carefully customized to your skin type, concerns, and goals—allowing us to achieve results that are both dramatic and natural-looking.
Led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Vincent P. Marin, Marin Aesthetics welcomes patients from across San Diego and around the world seeking expert, personalized care and beautifully rejuvenated skin.
Cost & Financing
The cost for laser skin resurfacing in San Diego generally starts at $1,800. The final price of the procedure will be determined by a host of miscellaneous medical expenses, such as the current condition of your skin, the type of laser needed, and the number of laser treatments required to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Here at Marin Aesthetics, we accept cash, all major credit cards, and personal checks. Financing options are also available in order to meet your needs.
Our Laser Resurfacing Technologies
At Marin Aesthetics, we offer a comprehensive range of laser and light-based treatments designed to target everything from sun damage and discoloration to wrinkles, scars, and loss of skin elasticity. Each technology is carefully selected and customized by Dr. Vincent P. Marin to address your individual skin type, level of damage, and desired outcome—whether you seek subtle brightening or a more complete transformation.
BBL™ (BroadBand Light)
Our BBL™ photorejuvenation treatment gently corrects uneven pigmentation, redness, and sun damage while improving overall tone and clarity. It’s ideal for treating age spots, broken capillaries, and early signs of aging—especially for patients seeking radiant, even-toned skin with no downtime. With regular treatments, BBL also helps stimulate collagen for firmer, smoother skin over time.
DOT Fractional CO₂ Laser
DOT Therapy (Dermal Optical Thermolysis) offers dramatic rejuvenation with controlled healing. Using fractional laser technology, it creates thousands of microscopic treatment zones that trigger collagen remodeling and new skin regeneration. DOT therapy is especially effective for fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, and uneven texture, providing noticeable results with faster recovery than traditional CO₂ lasers.
Sciton TRL Ablative Erbium Laser
For deeper wrinkles, severe sun damage, or more advanced skin aging, our Sciton TRL (Tunable Resurfacing Laser) delivers the most powerful results. This fully ablative Erbium laser treats the entire skin surface, vaporizing damaged cells and stimulating new collagen formation for dramatic tightening and renewal. It’s particularly effective for etched lines around the mouth and eyes, deep facial wrinkles, and significant textural irregularities. Though recovery is longer, results are profound—revealing smoother, firmer, more youthful skin.
Laser Resurfacing Recovery Overview
Treatment | Downtime | Redness / Healing | Return to Work / Makeup | Best For |
BBL™ (BroadBand Light) | None | Mild warmth or redness for a few hours | Same day | Sun damage, pigment, redness, early aging |
DOT Fractional CO₂ Laser | 1–5 days | Mild redness, dryness, and flaking as new skin forms | 2–3 days | Fine lines, acne scars, uneven texture |
Sciton TRL Ablative Erbium Laser | 7–14 days | Redness, swelling, and light crusting; gradual healing | 7–10 days | Deep wrinkles, etched lines, significant sun damage |
BBL™ (BroadBand Light) Recovery
BBL is a no-downtime treatment. You may notice mild warmth or redness for a few hours after the session, similar to a light sun exposure. Pigmented spots may temporarily darken before flaking away over several days, revealing clearer, brighter skin. Makeup can typically be applied the same day, and normal skincare routines may be resumed immediately.
DOT Fractional CO₂ Laser Recovery
After DOT therapy, you can expect 1–5 days of redness, mild swelling, and a sandpaper-like texture as new collagen forms and the outer layer exfoliates. Skin may feel tight or dry during healing, and it’s important to keep the area moisturized and protected from the sun. Most patients return to work within a few days, with visible improvements continuing over several weeks as the skin remodels.
Sciton TRL Ablative Erbium Laser Recovery
The TRL Erbium laser is a more intensive resurfacing treatment and requires a longer healing period—typically 7–14 days, depending on depth and treatment area. You can expect redness, mild swelling, and some crusting as new, healthy skin regenerates. As the healing phase completes, the skin appears smoother, firmer, and more even in tone. Redness may persist for several weeks but can easily be covered with makeup once the skin is fully closed.
Dr. Marin and his team provide detailed post-treatment instructions and personalized follow-up care to ensure your comfort and optimal healing at every step. With proper aftercare and sun protection, your results can last for years—revealing radiant, youthful skin that continues to improve over time.
What to expect for your
FACIAL FAT GRAFTING
Length
30 minutes – 1 ½ hour
Anesthesia
Topical or General anesthesia
in/outpatient
Outpatient
Duration of Results
Permanent with skincare maintenance
rISKS
Pigmentation changes, redness, small bumps on the skin, acne
rECOVERY
3 – 21 days
SIDE EFFECTS
Bacterial infection, swelling, prolonged redness, itching
Final APPEARANCE
2 weeks – 3 months
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Recovery
Each laser resurfacing treatment at Marin Aesthetics is customized to your goals and lifestyle. Recovery time varies depending on the intensity of treatment and your skin’s response, but most patients experience minimal discomfort and are able to resume normal activities quickly.