Laser resurfacing

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Mayo Clinic's approach

At Mayo Clinic, physicians who perform facial laser resurfacing draw on their vast experience to help provide exactly the treatment and care you need.

  • Teamwork. Mayo Clinic can address other medical needs at the same time. Virtually all medical services you might need are available at Mayo Clinic. The scheduling of these services is done in a coordinated and efficient way.
  • Experience. At Mayo Clinic, laser resurfacing is done only by board-certified doctors who are experienced in the various laser options available and can guide you in the best choice for your skin and what you hope to achieve with this procedure. Excellent technique also can mean quicker recovery time.
  • Advanced technology. Mayo Clinic doctors use advanced laser technologies and combination treatments that increase the degree of precision in delicate facial areas. Lasers used at Mayo Clinic include intense-pulsed light, pulsed dye, diode, nonablative, ablative and fractional.
  • Time for you. Your Mayo Clinic specialist takes the time to discuss options and answer your questions about laser resurfacing.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Mayo Clinic Healthcare, located in London

Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic.

Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.

Laser facial resurfacing procedures are considered a cosmetic procedure and aren't usually covered by insurance.

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June 28, 2024
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