The Science Behind Laser Genesis: How It Stimulates Collagen and Reverses Skin Damage
Collagen gives your skin structure and firmness, but as we age, production of this vital protein naturally slows by about 1% each year. When collagen breaks down faster than it rebuilds, you may start to notice fine lines or an uneven texture. Collagen-stimulating treatments can help restore a more youthful appearance by rebuilding the skin’s structure from within.
Laser Genesis is a collagen-stimulation device that we use at VITAHL in Denver. This treatment helps patients who want support for skin that is starting to age or has long-term damage from the sun and other environmental factors. It can be helpful for everything from redness to wrinkles to acne scars, and its design allows for a shorter downtime than other skin rejuvenation lasers.
What Is Laser Genesis?
Laser Genesis is a noninvasive laser facial that uses gentle heat to improve skin quality. The device delivers warmth to the upper layers of the skin without aggressively resurfacing it. The stimulation from the warmth encourages natural collagen production. This is a gentler treatment that is comfortable for most people and provides gradual improvements for those who want steady refinement.
How Laser Genesis Stimulates Collagen
Heat and Collagen Production
The laser energy penetrates beneath your skin’s surface and activates special cells called fibroblasts that produce collagen. This begins the process of collagen formation and natural remodeling within your skin. This biological response happens over weeks and months as your body recognizes the need for renewed support and elasticity.
Collagen Production and Skin Elasticity
New collagen fibers improve the way your skin stretches and rebounds, a response that can lead to a firmer, smoother texture. As we age, our collagen depletes, and our skin loses the density and bounce it once had, leading to sagging, fine lines, and a rough texture. When new collagen is stimulated through a laser facial, it helps to rebuild that foundational network.
Short-Term Tightening and Long-Term Remodeling
After Laser Genesis, you may notice some immediate tightening effects since the heat causes tissue contraction during the session. However, additional tightening occurs as your skin continues to stimulate new collagen in the weeks after your treatment. You may begin to notice a progressively smoother texture, reduced pore size, and improved skin tone.
How Laser Genesis Reverses Skin Damage
Targeting Redness and Broken Capillaries
Redness and visible broken capillaries occur when small blood vessels become inflamed or dilated, often from sun damage, rosacea, or past irritation. Laser Genesis causes these compromised vessels to collapse and be reabsorbed by your body. This laser specifically targets hemoglobin in the blood, which allows it to improve redness without damaging the surrounding tissue.
Complementing Other Skin Rejuvenation Treatments
While Laser Genesis cannot smooth texture on its own, it pairs well with treatments that do target the skin’s texture. This treatment supports ongoing collagen remodeling and helps maintain the results that you get from other treatments. Laser Genesis keeps your skin looking healthier between sessions while promoting improvements with time.
Smoothing Texture and Minimizing Scars
Acne scars, pitting, and rough texture result from collagen loss and uneven healing in the dermis. When your tissue is damaged by inflammation, your body repairs the area, but it may not produce enough collagen to make the skin smooth again. Laser resurfacing with Laser Genesis helps your skin rebuild itself by promoting collagen remodeling in specific areas and encouraging healthier cell growth.
Improving Cellular Turnover
Your skin naturally sheds dead cells and regenerates new ones, but this process slows down with age, sun exposure, and environmental damage. Laser Genesis accelerates your body’s natural renewal cycle by stimulating fibroblast activity and promoting efficient cellular turnover in the epidermis and dermis. As old, damaged cells are replaced with fresh, healthy ones, your skin’s overall quality improves.
What Skin Concerns Can Laser Genesis Improve?
- Reducing fine lines and wrinkles: Collagen regeneration fills in fine lines and restores skin volume to make wrinkles appear softer and less pronounced.
- Enlarged pores: Pores appear larger when your skin loses elasticity and collagen depletes. Laser Genesis tightens the skin around the pores, which naturally minimizes their appearance.
- Uneven skin texture: Rough patches, bumpy texture, and irregular surface quality respond well to the collagen-stimulating effects of Laser Genesis. Skin tone and texture improvement occur as cellular turnover increases and new collagen fills in textural irregularities.
- Scarring: Whether from acne, injury, or surgery, scars result from disrupted collagen patterns and tissue damage. Laser Genesis promotes collagen remodeling that can help soften the appearance of scars by encouraging your skin to rebuild itself more evenly.
- Rosacea: This chronic condition causes persistent redness and visible blood vessels, but Laser Genesis can reduce facial redness by targeting compromised vessels.
- Acne: Active breakouts and acne-prone skin can benefit from Laser Genesis because the heat kills acne-causing bacteria and reduces inflammation. The treatment also promotes healing and prevents future scarring by encouraging healthy skin regeneration.
What Happens During a Laser Genesis Treatment?
We begin by cleansing your skin to remove any makeup, dirt, or oils that could interfere with the laser’s effectiveness. You will wear protective eyewear throughout the treatment. The Laser Genesis device will deliver energy systematically across the treatment area, and you will feel a warm sensation as the heat penetrates your skin. This lunch-break procedure takes approximately 30 minutes from start to finish and is easy to fit into your schedule.
After Your Laser Genesis Treatment
Laser Genesis is a no-downtime treatment. Your skin may look slightly pink immediately after your appointment, but this redness typically fades within a few hours. You can return to work, run errands, or attend social events right away without adjusting your schedule. We recommend applying broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher for one week following your treatment, as your skin will be more sun-sensitive during the collagen remodeling phase.
You can resume your regular skincare routine the next day, though we suggest avoiding harsh products, exfoliation, or active ingredients like retinoids for a few days. You can apply makeup after your treatment, but choose products that do not clog the pores and that do not have any irritating ingredients.
How Many Treatments Will You Need?
Most people benefit from a series of four to six laser facial sessions spaced two to four weeks apart. Your skin will show gradual improvement after each treatment, with some visible changes in texture and tone becoming noticeable after just two or three sessions. The exact number of treatments depends on your specific skin concerns, damage severity, and how your skin responds to the laser. We will customize your treatment plan during your consultation to match your goals.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Laser Genesis?
Laser Genesis is safe for all skin types, including Fitzpatrick I through VI. Your candidacy depends more on your specific skin concerns and realistic expectations than on your skin color or type. We recommend avoiding this treatment if you have active skin infections, are currently taking isotretinoin (Accutane), or have severe cystic acne requiring medical attention first.
Comparing Laser Genesis to Other Common Treatments
- Laser Genesis vs. Secret RF: Secret RF uses radiofrequency microneedling to create deeper punctures and more aggressive collagen stimulation, and may be more suitable for moderate to severe scarring and deeper wrinkles. Laser Genesis is ideal if you prefer minimal recovery and want gradual, natural-looking improvements.
- Laser Genesis vs. Chemical Peels: Chemical peels use acids to exfoliate the skin’s surface and remove damaged layers, which can cause peeling and flaking for several days afterward. Treatments can be lighter to address superficial concerns or deeper to address wrinkles and acne scars.
- Laser Genesis vs. IPL: Intense pulsed light (IPL) targets pigmentation and uses broader light wavelengths. It is effective for age spots, sun damage, and vascular issues like broken capillaries, but it is not as targeted as laser treatments because of the broad wavelengths.
The Trifecta: Dermaplaning, Laser Genesis, and Hydrafacial®
We have combined three skin treatments into one with a comprehensive session called The Trifecta, which exfoliates, hydrates, and stimulates collagen. Dermaplaning removes dead skin cells and fine facial hair with a surgical blade to make the skin smoother and brighter and prepare it for other treatments. Laser Genesis then penetrates beneath the surface to stimulate collagen production and address texture, redness, and other deeper skin concerns. Hydrafacial completes the trio by infusing your skin with hydrating serums and extracting impurities, leaving your skin soft, calm, and nourished.
Find Out More With a Laser Genesis Consultation in Denver
Laser Genesis offers a non-invasive way to address multiple skin concerns simultaneously, from collagen loss and wrinkles to redness and texture irregularities. This treatment is suitable for most patients, but at VITAHL, we always take the time to get to know you and your skin to make sure each treatment is right for you. We are physician-owned with over 30 years of combined aesthetic experience, and our onsite physicians work directly with nurses, aestheticians, and laser specialists to ensure your treatment meets the highest medical and safety standards.
We are located in Cherry Creek North in Denver, CO, and we combine the expertise of a medical practice with the luxury of a 5-star spa. To learn whether Laser Genesis is right for you, call (303) 388-7380 or fill out our online form to schedule your consultation.
