Summer Skin Looking a Little Angry? Meet Laser Genesis

August skin can be confusing.

You’ve got the summer glow — but underneath it, you might also be seeing more redness, visible pores, uneven texture and generally tired-looking skin.

And while you might be ready to fix it, August isn’t necessarily the month when you want to disappear for a week after an aggressive treatment.

That’s where Laser Genesis earns its place.

It’s a gentle, non-invasive laser treatment designed to gradually improve skin tone, texture and firmness without the significant downtime associated with more intensive resurfacing treatments.

What is Laser Genesis?

Laser Genesis uses controlled near-infrared energy to gently heat the deeper layers of the skin.

That heat stimulates the processes involved in collagen production while also targeting common concerns including:

• Diffuse redness

• Uneven skin tone

• Enlarged-looking pores

• Fine lines

• Rough texture

• Early signs of skin aging

Unlike an aggressive resurfacing laser, Laser Genesis doesn't remove the surface of the skin.

That’s why it’s often the treatment we discuss with patients who want visible improvement without planning their calendar around recovery.

What does the treatment feel like?

This is one of the more relaxed laser appointments we offer.

The handpiece passes repeatedly over the treatment area while gradually warming the skin.

Most people describe it as a comfortable warming sensation rather than something they need to grit their teeth through.

A facial treatment typically fits easily into a regular day, and there’s generally no need to take time off work afterwards.

Why is it good for redness?

One of the things Laser Genesis is particularly useful for is diffuse facial redness.

That can include the general flushed or blotchy appearance that makes your complexion look uneven even when you don’t have an obvious breakout or pigmentation spot.

For patients who constantly feel like they need foundation just to even everything out, improving the underlying redness can make a surprisingly big difference.

What about pores and texture?

You can't permanently “open” and “close” pores — but the overall appearance of pores can improve when skin quality, collagen support and texture improve.

Laser Genesis is particularly useful when the concern is not one dramatic issue but a combination of:

“My pores look bigger.”

“My skin is rougher.”

“I’m more red.”

“My makeup doesn’t sit as well anymore.”

That kind of gradual decline in overall skin quality is exactly where a treatment plan can be more useful than chasing each issue separately.

Is one treatment enough?

Laser Genesis is a cumulative treatment.

While skin may look fresher after an individual appointment, the bigger changes typically build through a series.

At your consultation, we can recommend a treatment schedule based on your starting point rather than automatically putting everyone into the same package.

For patients using Laser Genesis as ongoing skin maintenance, treatments can also be incorporated periodically into a longer-term skin plan.

What should I use at home?

Professional treatments work better when your everyday skincare isn’t fighting against them.

That means keeping the basics boring and consistent:

• Appropriate cleanser

• Targeted active ingredients for your specific concerns

• Good moisturizer

• Daily broad-spectrum SPF

We carry medical-grade skincare from brands including ALASTIN, iS Clinical, Universkin and PCA and can help simplify your routine if your bathroom currently looks like the skincare aisle exploded.

More products do not automatically equal better skin.

August is not too late to start taking your skin seriously

If summer has left your complexion red, textured or generally looking less polished than it did in May, you don't necessarily need to jump straight to an aggressive resurfacing treatment.

Laser Genesis may be a much easier starting point.

Book a free consultation at Newburyport Medical Aesthetics and we’ll assess your skin, talk through your goals and tell you whether Laser Genesis makes sense for you.

21 Highland Avenue, Suite 9, Newburyport, MA

(978) 270-2261