Living in Dania Beach means sun, surf, and unfortunately, serious skin damage. Between the intense Florida UV rays and our humid coastal climate, your skin takes a beating. If you’re dealing with stubborn sun spots, deep wrinkles, acne scars, or just tired-looking skin that won’t bounce back, laser skin resurfacing at Manhattan Laser Spa might be exactly what you need.
Here’s the thing: your skin has been collecting damage for years. Every day at Dania Beach Pier, every afternoon walking through Dania Pointe, every moment spent enjoying our beautiful South Florida weather adds up. But laser resurfacing can turn back the clock by removing those damaged outer layers and jumpstarting your skin’s natural healing process.
Think of laser skin resurfacing as a controlled reset button for your skin. We use advanced fractional CO2 laser technology to precisely remove the damaged outer layers of your skin while heating the deeper layers. This process does two important things: it gets rid of the visible damage on the surface and triggers your body to produce fresh collagen underneath.
The laser creates thousands of microscopic treatment zones in your skin. Your body sees these tiny controlled injuries and rushes to heal them, bringing in new collagen and elastin. Over the next few months, this collagen remodeling process continues, giving you firmer, smoother, younger-looking skin.
It’s not magic. It’s science. And it works.
Our location near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and right on the coast means you’re getting hit with reflected UV rays from the water and sand. Most of our Dania Beach patients come in with similar concerns: premature aging from sun exposure, uneven skin tone, and texture issues that makeup can’t hide anymore.
Laser skin resurfacing effectively treats:
Photodamage and sun spots are huge for Florida residents. If you’ve got those brown spots on your face, chest, or hands, the laser targets that excess pigmentation and evens out your skin tone.
Fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, mouth, and forehead respond beautifully to treatment. The collagen boost from laser resurfacing fills in those lines from underneath, creating lasting improvement.
Acne scarring can stick around for years after your breakouts clear up. Fractional laser treatment smooths out those indented scars by stimulating new tissue growth.
Rough texture and enlarged pores improve dramatically. The skin tightening effect makes pores look smaller while the resurfacing smooths away that rough, bumpy feel.
Melasma and hyperpigmentation, which Florida’s sun makes worse, lighten significantly with laser treatment. Many Dania Beach patients see major improvements in stubborn dark patches.
Age spots and liver spots from years of sun exposure fade as the laser breaks up that concentrated melanin.
Skin laxity gets a boost from the collagen stimulation. While laser resurfacing isn’t a facelift, you’ll notice tighter, firmer skin.
We use fractional CO2 laser systems at Manhattan Laser Spa because they’re FDA-approved and deliver consistent results. CO2 lasers are considered the gold standard for skin resurfacing. They work by emitting a wavelength of light that water in your skin cells absorbs, which vaporizes the damaged tissue layer by layer.
The “fractional” part means the laser treats a fraction of your skin at a time, leaving healthy tissue between the treatment zones. This speeds up healing and reduces your downtime compared to older full-field lasers that treated the entire surface.
We can adjust the depth and intensity of the treatment based on what you need. Light resurfacing with less downtime? We can do that. More aggressive treatment for deeper wrinkles and significant sun damage? We can do that too.
Before Your Appointment
You’ll come in for a consultation first. We’ll look at your skin type (Fitzpatrick scale matters for laser safety), discuss what bothers you most, and create a treatment plan. We’ll also talk about any medications you’re taking because some things, like Accutane, mean you need to wait before getting laser treatment.
You’ll need to prep your skin for about two weeks before treatment. This usually means using specific skincare products and absolutely avoiding sun exposure. Living in Dania Beach, that last part can be tricky, but it’s critical for good results and safety.
During Treatment
On treatment day, we’ll clean your skin thoroughly and apply a topical anesthetic to keep you comfortable. This numbing cream needs about 30-45 minutes to work, so bring something to read or just relax in our treatment room.
Once you’re numb, we’ll give you protective eye shields. The laser treatment itself takes 30-60 minutes depending on how much area we’re treating. Most people say it feels like tiny snaps against the skin, followed by warmth. The topical anesthetic helps a lot.
We’ll use a cooling system throughout treatment to protect your skin and keep you comfortable. After we finish, we’ll apply a healing ointment and give you detailed aftercare instructions.
After Treatment
Right after treatment, your skin will look red and feel hot, kind of like a bad sunburn. This is completely normal. By the next day, you’ll start seeing some bronze-colored “frosting” on your skin as it begins to peel.
Days 3-7 are when the peeling happens. Your skin will shed in patches, and you might feel tight and itchy. Don’t pick at it. Let it come off naturally. Keep using the healing ointment we give you and stay out of the sun.
By week two, the peeling is done and you’ll have pink, new skin. This pink fades over the next month or two. You can start wearing makeup again around day 7-10, which helps camouflage the pinkness.
Let’s be real about downtime. People often think “minimally invasive” means no recovery, but that’s not quite right. You need about a week where you won’t want to be seen publicly. The peeling is obvious, and your skin looks rough during that phase.
Week 1: Redness, swelling, peeling. You can work from home but probably don’t want to hit up Dania Pointe or the beach.
Week 2: Pink skin that you can cover with makeup. Most people return to normal activities.
Weeks 3-4: Pink continues to fade. Your skin texture already looks better.
Months 2-3: This is when you see the real magic. Collagen production ramps up, lines continue to soften, and your skin tone evens out.
Months 4-6: Maximum results appear. Your skin looks tighter, smoother, and more youthful.
Results typically last several years, but living in South Florida means you need to protect your investment. Daily sunscreen isn’t optional anymore. It’s required.
Laser skin resurfacing works best for people with fair to medium skin tones. If you have darker skin, we can still treat you, but we need to be more conservative with settings to avoid pigmentation issues.
You’re probably a good candidate if you:
You might not be a good candidate if you:
People often ask how laser resurfacing compares to other options. Here’s the breakdown:
Chemical peels use acid to remove damaged skin. They work well for mild issues but can’t go as deep as laser treatment. Recovery is usually faster, but results aren’t as dramatic.
Microneedling creates tiny punctures to trigger collagen production. It’s gentler with less downtime but requires multiple sessions and won’t improve pigmentation as effectively as laser treatment.
IPL photofacials target pigmentation and redness but don’t resurface the skin. Great for brown spots and broken capillaries, not as effective for texture and wrinkles.
Fractional laser resurfacing (what we’re discussing here) gives you the most comprehensive improvement in texture, tone, pigmentation, and wrinkles. It requires more downtime but delivers superior results that last longer.
Laser skin resurfacing isn’t cheap, and you should be suspicious of any place offering rock-bottom prices. The equipment is expensive, and the training matters. At Manhattan Laser Spa, we price treatments based on the area being treated and the depth of treatment you need.
Full face treatment typically ranges from $2,500-4,500 for one session. Smaller areas like around the mouth or eyes cost less. Most people get excellent results from a single treatment, though some choose to do a series of lighter treatments spaced several months apart.
We offer financing options because we know this is an investment in yourself. During your consultation, we’ll give you a detailed price quote with no surprises.
Manhattan Laser Spa is conveniently located to serve patients throughout Dania Beach and the surrounding communities. Whether you’re coming from Harbour Inlet, Ravenswood Estates, Silver Shores, or the Marina District, we’re easy to reach.
We also welcome patients from nearby Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, and throughout Broward County. If you’re close to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or shop at Dania Pointe, you already know where we are.
We focus on medical aesthetics and laser treatments. This isn’t something we do on the side. It’s what we specialize in.
Our practitioners have advanced training in laser safety and technique. The person treating you knows how to adjust settings for your specific skin type and concerns.
We use FDA-approved, medical-grade laser systems. Not older technology or bargain equipment. The real deal.
We’re honest about what laser resurfacing can and can’t do. If we don’t think it’s the right treatment for you, we’ll tell you what would work better.
Our focus is on safety first, results second, and making sure you understand everything before we start.
Not during treatment because we use topical anesthetic. Afterward, it feels uncomfortable, like a sunburn. We’ll prescribe pain medication if you need it, but most people manage fine with over-the-counter pain relievers. The first few days are the worst, then it gets better quickly.
Several years, typically 3-5 years or longer. But here’s the catch: you can’t stop aging or sun damage. If you don’t wear sunscreen and take care of your skin after treatment, your results won’t last as long. Think of it as hitting reset, but you still need to maintain the improvements.
Absolutely. Many patients combine laser resurfacing with Botox for dynamic wrinkles or dermal fillers for volume loss. We can do injectables either before or after laser treatment, depending on your goals. We just need to time everything correctly.
Ablative lasers (like CO2) remove the outer layer of skin. They give dramatic results but require more downtime. Non-ablative lasers work beneath the surface without removing skin. They have minimal downtime but require multiple treatments for noticeable results. For significant sun damage and aging, ablative usually wins.
It depends on how deep they are. Moderate wrinkles improve dramatically. Very deep wrinkles get better but might not disappear completely. The collagen stimulation continues for months after treatment, so improvements keep happening. Realistic expectations matter here. You’ll look better, but you won’t look 20 if you’re 60.
Fall and winter are ideal because you need to avoid sun exposure during healing. It’s also easier to cover up when it’s not blazing hot outside. That said, we treat patients year-round. If you’re getting treatment in summer, you just need to be extra careful about sun protection and might need to plan around vacations.
Yes, especially for rolling and boxcar scars. Ice pick scars (the really deep, narrow ones) are trickier, but we can still improve them. Multiple treatments sometimes work better for severe scarring. During your consultation, we’ll look at your specific scarring and give you realistic expectations about improvement.
If you’re tired of looking at sun damage, wrinkles, and scars every time you look in the mirror, laser skin resurfacing might be your answer. Living in Dania Beach means your skin has been through a lot, but we can help you hit reset.
Schedule a free consultation at Manhattan Laser Spa to discuss your skin concerns and find out if laser resurfacing is right for you. We’ll examine your skin, answer all your questions, and create a customized treatment plan.
Call us today or book online. Your clearer, smoother, more youthful skin is waiting.
