Dr. Luciano Ríos Lara
- Board certified by the Mexican Board of Plastic Surgery
- Trained at UNAM and Hospital General de México
- Teaches plastic surgery residents
Non-surgical procedures · CDMX
Laser skin rejuvenation in Mexico City
Smoother, more even and luminous skin that feels renewed to the touch.
Laser skin rejuvenation is a resurfacing treatment that uses light energy to improve skin texture, tone, fine lines, sun damage, and acne scars. In Mexico City it is performed as an outpatient procedure.
Results
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Your safety
What if something goes wrong? Here is what protects you
A certified hospital
Your surgery takes place at Hospital Ángeles Clínica Londres in Roma Norte, Mexico City, under national and international safety protocols. The facility is also cardio-protected.
If a complication happens, we're with you
The doctor provides all the care you need with no additional surgeon's fees. Only extra hospital costs, if any, are covered by you.
Risks, explained honestly
- Redness, swelling, and itching, more intense and longer-lasting with ablative lasers.
- Acne flare-ups or small temporary white bumps (milia) from thick ointments and dressings.
- Darkening or lightening of the skin (hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation).
- Cold sore (herpes) flare-ups.
- Infection of the treated skin.
- Scarring and, with treatment near the eyes, a slight outward turning of the lower eyelid (ectropion); both are uncommon.
Why patients travel from the US
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Is it for me?
Everything you need to know, in one place
Quick facts
- Duration
- 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Anesthesia
- Local or sedation
- Hospital stay
- Outpatient
- Recovery
- 1 to 2 weeks (ablative)
- Back to work
- Pending
- Results last
- Can last years
What is laser skin rejuvenation?
Laser skin rejuvenation, also called laser resurfacing, uses a concentrated beam of light to renew the layers of the skin. It is used to improve sun-damaged skin, acne and chickenpox scars, small facial marks and imperfections, and fine lines around the eyes, mouth, and cheeks. It can also even out skin tone and improve overall skin quality.
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There are two main types of laser. Ablative lasers remove very thin layers of the skin’s surface (the epidermis) while heating the dermis below, which stimulates new collagen. They deliver more dramatic changes but need more recovery time. Non-ablative lasers leave the surface intact and heat the deeper layers to build collagen and improve firmness, with shorter recovery and more gradual results. Fractional versions of both treat the skin in microscopic columns, leaving untouched skin in between to speed healing.
It is important to know that lasers don’t remove excess skin or significant sagging, such as jowls or a loose neck; those concerns call for surgical options. After non-ablative treatment, improvement is gradual rather than immediate, and results can last for years with good skin care.
Who is it for?
Laser resurfacing is a good option for people with sun damage, dark spots, uneven texture, visible pores, acne scars, or fine lines who want better skin quality without surgery. The type of laser and its intensity are chosen based on your skin type, how deep the concern is, and how much downtime you can plan for. If you are traveling to Mexico City, ablative treatments call for enough time in town for early healing and a follow-up check.
Darker skin tones carry a higher risk of pigment changes and need careful selection of equipment and settings. Let your surgeon know if you are prone to cold sores, have active acne, or take medications that increase sun sensitivity.
You may be a candidate if…
- You have sun damage, dark spots, fine lines, or acne scars you would like to improve.
- Your main concern is skin quality rather than sagging or excess skin.
- You are in good general health with no active infection in the area.
- You can avoid sun exposure before and after treatment.
- You don’t smoke or are willing to quit, since smoking impairs healing.
- You have realistic expectations and understand improvement may be gradual or take several sessions.
Your procedure, step by step
- Consultationyour surgeon assesses your skin type and history (cold sores, acne, healing) and chooses the laser type and intensity.
- Prepyou may be given a skin-care routine to follow beforehand and, in some cases, preventive antiviral medication.
- Anesthesialocal anesthesia is typically used; more extensive treatments may require IV sedation.
- Treatmentthe laser is applied to the area. It usually takes 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the technique and the size of the area.
- Immediate carea protective ointment is applied and you receive cleansing and sun-protection instructions. It is an outpatient procedure.
Recovery
How you'll feel, stage by stage
- First few days
After ablative treatment, the skin will be swollen, itchy, and healing over. You will need to cleanse it regularly as instructed and apply protective ointments.
- Weeks 1 to 2
Strenuous activity usually resumes after one to two weeks. You can use makeup to cover redness once your physician says it is fine.
- Following weeks
Redness fades gradually. Strict sun protection is essential to prevent dark spots.
- Following months
Collagen production continues, and improvements in texture and firmness become more visible over time.
Common questions
What patients ask us most
How long is recovery after laser resurfacing?
It depends on the type of laser. After ablative treatment, recovery takes one to two weeks: the skin will be swollen and itchy while it heals, and strenuous activity usually resumes after that. Non-ablative lasers have a shorter recovery.
Does laser skin resurfacing hurt?
Local anesthesia is typically used, and more extensive treatments may require IV sedation. The treatment usually takes 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the technique and the size of the area.
How long do laser resurfacing results last?
Results can last for years with good skin care. Collagen production continues after treatment, so improvements in texture and firmness become more visible over time.
What is the difference between ablative and non-ablative lasers?
Ablative lasers remove very thin layers of the skin’s surface and deliver more dramatic changes, with more recovery time. Non-ablative lasers leave the surface intact and heat deeper layers to build collagen, with shorter recovery and more gradual results.
Can laser treatment tighten sagging skin?
No. Lasers improve skin quality, but they don’t remove excess skin or significant sagging, such as jowls or a loose neck. Those concerns call for surgical options.
What are the risks of laser skin resurfacing?
The most common are redness, swelling, and itching, which are more intense with ablative lasers, plus acne flare-ups or milia. Pigment changes, cold sore flare-ups, or infection can also occur, and darker skin tones carry a higher risk of pigment changes. Scarring is uncommon.
How long should I stay in Mexico City after laser resurfacing?
It depends on your recovery and your follow-up visits. Ablative treatments call for enough time in town for early healing and a follow-up check. Your surgeon will define this with you at your consultation.
How much does laser skin resurfacing cost in Mexico City?
Pricing depends on your case and is confirmed at your consultation. It is based on the type of laser, its intensity, and the size of the area treated.
Price
How much does laser skin rejuvenation cost in Mexico?
Price range to be confirmed
Your final price depends on your case. You'll get it in writing at your consultation, with everything it includes.
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Mexico City
Hospital Ángeles Clínica LondresFrontera 74, Consultorio 515
Roma Norte, Ciudad de México
Phone: 55 6232 9139
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