Rejuve Anti Aging Medical Spa in Rancho Santa Margarita
Pixel Laser Skin Resurfacing
Advanced Facial Resurfacing
Pixel Laser Skin Resurfacing at Rejuve Anti Aging
Precision Resurfacing. Remarkable Results.
The Power Behind Smoother, Tighter & Brighter Skin
Dreaming of smoother, brighter, more youthful-looking skin — without wrinkles, rough texture, sun damage, or uneven pigmentation?
Introducing Pixel Laser, an advanced fractional skin resurfacing treatment designed to renew your skin from within and lift away years from your face. This next-generation technology improves skin tone and texture while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and even acne scars. By stimulating new collagen production deep within the skin, Pixel helps restore firmness, clarity, and a naturally refreshed appearance.
Unlike traditional resurfacing lasers that often require significant downtime, Pixel delivers powerful rejuvenation with minimal discomfort and a faster recovery. Many patients notice dramatic improvements in tone and texture after just one treatment, with continued enhancement as collagen rebuilds over time. The result? Smoother, clearer, more radiant skin — and a confidence boost to match.
Improves sun-damaged skin and photoaging
Softens fine lines and wrinkles
Refines and minimizes enlarged pores
Reduces the appearance of acne scars
Evens skin tone and pigmentation (including superficial melasma)
Smooths rough texture and restores radiance
Stimulates collagen for firmer, healthier-looking skin
No Anesthesia. Limited Downtime.
ELIMINATE PIGMENTATION
Pixel targets and breaks apart excess melanin in the skin, revealing a clearer, brighter, and more even complexion.
REDUCE LINES & WRINKLES
Stimulate deep collagen remodeling to smooth fine lines and visibly reduce wrinkles for firmer, more youthful-looking skin.
ELIMINATE ACNE SCARS
Resurface damaged skin and stimulates new collagen to soften acne scars and restore a smoother, more even texture
ENJOY YOUR WOW!
Highly effective treatment without anesthesia or needles AND without significant downtime.
Erase Years of Sun Damage
Reverse visible signs of sun exposure by targeting discoloration, rough texture, and uneven tone for dramatically clearer skin.
Smooth Deep Lines & Creases
Fractional resurfacing softens stubborn wrinkles and etched-in lines by rebuilding collagen where your skin needs it most.
Reveal Brighter, Healthier-Looking Skin
By removing damaged outer layers and stimulating renewal, Pixel reveals fresher, more radiant skin with noticeable improvement after each session.
What is Pixel Laser Resurfacing?
Pixel erbium laser resurfacing is an advanced ablative fractional skin treatment designed to dramatically improve texture, tone, and overall skin quality — without the downtime of traditional CO2 lasers. Using precise micro-columns of laser energy, Pixel creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen production and accelerate natural renewal.
This powerful resurfacing treatment helps:
Smooth fine lines and wrinkles
Reduce acne scars
Fade sun damage and pigmentation
Refine pores and rough texture
Pixel Laser is the latest generation of fractional resurfacing technology, often compared to “Fraxel-type” treatments, and can safely treat the face, neck, décolletage, and hands. This advanced Erbium laser technology precisely removes damaged skin while preserving surrounding tissue, allowing for faster healing and more comfortable recovery compared to older resurfacing methods.
By triggering your skin’s natural healing response, Pixel promotes new collagen and healthier skin cells, revealing a clearer, firmer, and more youthful-looking complexion. It’s an effective, non-surgical solution for patients who want visible skin rejuvenation with minimal interruption to their daily routine.
Benefits of Pixel Skin Resurfacing
- Improves Fine Lines & Wrinkles Pixel Erbium stimulates collagen remodeling, softening fine lines around the eyes, mouth, and cheeks while improving overall skin firmness.
- Refines Skin Texture: It smooths rough, uneven skin by removing damaged outer layers and triggering healthy new cell turnover.
- Reduces Acne Scars: Fractional micro-columns of energy help remodel scar tissue and stimulate new collagen, improving the appearance of atrophic acne scars.
- Brightens Sun-Damaged Skin: Erbium targets photodamage, helping fade sun spots and improve overall tone caused by UV exposure.
- Minimizes Pore Size: By tightening surrounding collagen, pores appear smaller and less noticeable.
- Blends Uneven Pigmentation: Helps improve dyschromia, superficial melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- Faster Recovery Than CO₂ Lasers: Compared to traditional ablative CO₂ resurfacing, erbium treatments typically offer less downtime, reduced redness, and quicker healing.
How Does Pixel Work?
The Pixel 2940nm Er:YAG erbium laser uses advanced micro-optics technology to deliver precise fractional resurfacing energy into the skin. Through a specialized lens, the laser creates either 49 (7×7) or 81 (9×9) microscopic “pixel” ablation dots within an 11mm x 11mm treatment zone. Each micro-channel penetrates approximately 20–50 microns deep (a micron is one-millionth of a meter), allowing for controlled resurfacing tailored to the patient’s needs.
Your practitioner selects the 49- or 81-pixel configuration based on the treatment area and desired intensity. With the 49-dot pattern, laser energy is distributed among fewer pixels, meaning each pixel receives higher energy and penetrates slightly deeper. The 81-dot pattern spreads the energy across more area for a more superficial, gentler treatment. This flexibility allows for customized correction — from light texture refinement to more advanced resurfacing.
Unlike traditional fully ablative laser resurfacing, which removes the entire outer layer of skin in the treated area, Pixel uses a fractional approach. Only a percentage of the skin — approximately 20% within the treatment zone — is treated at a time, leaving surrounding tissue intact. These untreated areas act as reservoirs of healthy cells that rapidly assist in healing. As the skin repairs itself, collagen remodeling is stimulated, leading to firmer skin, smoother texture, and improved overall tone.
Because the treatment is fractional and efficient, healing is significantly faster than with traditional ablative lasers. A full-face session typically takes about 15 minutes, while smaller areas such as the hands can be treated in approximately 10 minutes, making it a convenient yet powerful skin rejuvenation option.
Results and Sessions
For optimal results, the i-Pixel Erbium Laser is typically performed as a series of treatments, since improvements build progressively with each session. Many patients notice smoother texture and a brighter tone within the first 1–2 weeks, with continued improvement over the next 4–12 weeks as new collagen forms and fresh, healthy skin replaces damaged tissue. Because this is a fractional resurfacing treatment, each session enhances the results of the previous one — refining texture, softening fine lines, shrinking enlarged pores, improving acne scars, and evening pigmentation.
Your treatment is fully customized by our medical staff based on the area treated and your specific skin concerns. Prior to the procedure, a topical anesthetic is applied for approximately 30 minutes to ensure comfort. The skin is then cleansed and thoroughly prepped. As the erbium laser energy is delivered, you will feel a controlled heat or warm sensation. Most patients tolerate the treatment very well with minimal discomfort.
Immediately following treatment, a characteristic “pixel” pattern will be visible on the skin. Redness and a sunburn-like sensation are common for the first 24–48 hours. A soothing post-treatment balm will be applied and should be continued for the next 3–5 days to support healing. Mild swelling may occur and typically subsides within a few days. As the skin regenerates, a light flaking or peeling effect develops, revealing smoother, healthier skin underneath. Most patients experience full recovery within 5–7 days.
A series of 2–3 treatments spaced about 4 weeks apart is generally recommended for optimal correction, with maintenance sessions every 6–12 months to preserve results.
Frequently Asked Questions about triLift
Pixel Erbium 2940 is a fractional erbium laser resurfacing treatment that creates thousands of microscopic channels in the skin to stimulate collagen production and accelerate natural skin renewal.
Pixel is excellent for:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne scars
Sun damage
Uneven skin tone
Large pores
Rough texture
Pigmentation issues (including superficial melasma)
Pixel Erbium 2940 provides powerful resurfacing results similar to CO2 laser treatments but with less downtime, lower risk of complications, and faster healing.
Most patients describe it as a warm, prickling sensation. We apply a topical numbing cream beforehand to ensure comfort. Some heat and tightness afterward are normal.
The procedure typically takes 20–30 minutes, depending on the area treated.
Expect:
Redness for 2–4 days
Mild swelling for 1–3 days
Peeling or flaking for 3–5 days
Most patients return to normal activities within a few days.
You’ll notice smoother, brighter skin within a week. Collagen continues building for 3–6 months, improving firmness and texture over time.
For mild concerns, 1–2 treatments may be enough.
For acne scars or deeper wrinkles, 3–4 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart are often recommended.
Pixel Erbium is safe for many skin types, but darker skin tones require careful evaluation. A consultation is recommended to determine candidacy.
Yes! Pixel pairs well with:
RF Microneedling
- triLift facelift
Exion RF
Medical-grade skincare
Combination treatments can significantly enhance results.
Common treatment areas include:
Face
Neck
Décolleté
Hands
Yes. Pixel is highly effective for improving mild to moderate acne scarring by stimulating collagen remodeling and smoothing uneven texture.
Results can last years with proper skincare and sun protection. Maintenance treatments once or twice yearly help preserve collagen stimulation.
Avoid:
Sun exposure
Sweating/saunas for 48 hours
Harsh skincare products
Picking or peeling the skin
Daily SPF is essential.
You may not be a candidate if you:
Are pregnant
Have active infections or cold sores
Are on isotretinoin (within the past 6 months)
Have uncontrolled medical conditions