SmartXide DOT Therapy is a fractional CO₂ laser that stimulates collagen production and renews skin texture through tiny micro-injuries. It improves wrinkles, scars, sun damage, and more by encouraging natural healing and regeneration.

Yes, but it’s more advanced. DOT uses a pixelated pattern for faster healing and allows us to adjust settings by facial region—like softening lines around the mouth or smoothing crepey skin near the eyes.

DOT helps with fine lines, deep wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, uneven tone, texture, and enlarged pores—especially around the eyes and lips.

We apply a topical anesthetic. Most patients feel warmth or tingling. Expect redness and crusting for several days. See day-by-day recovery here. I’ve had it done personally—it’s messy but absolutely worth it.

Laser resurfacing reaches deeper and with more precision. I can adjust six settings to customize the depth and results. After thousands of peels, I now prefer this for reliability and safety.

A full face takes 20–30 minutes once numbed. Smaller areas, like under the eyes, are quicker.

Yes—when done by an experienced provider. I always evaluate your history and skin type before adjusting parameters for safety and comfort.

Yes, similar to a sunburn. Swelling and redness are expected for a few days. See recovery video here.

You’ll see early results in 5–7 days with continued collagen-building improvements over 2–3 months.

DOT offers customized pattern, depth, and density settings for more precise treatment and quicker healing than older lasers.

DOT treats only small zones at a time (fractionally), leaving skin between intact. This speeds recovery and avoids burns when done with the right settings and technique. We also use active cooling protocols.

Older lasers treat the entire surface. DOT lets us control pulse width, energy, and spacing—giving safe, tailored, and effective treatments with less downtime.

You’ll want 5–7 days of downtime before wearing makeup. Redness and peeling are normal. Humor helps—and results are worth the brief recovery.

Yes. It targets both in one session by stimulating collagen and resurfacing texture. I use specific settings for acne scars that offer results beyond traditional methods.

There is some risk in Fitzpatrick IV–VI. I reduce depth and pre-treat with brighteners. For many patients of color, I may recommend the PicoSure laser instead for safety and efficacy.

Redness fades in 7–10 days. For more aggressive treatments, slight pinkness may last a few weeks, but can be covered with makeup after one week.

DOT treats in micro-columns (fractional), while older lasers treat full fields. This means less trauma, faster healing, and more comfort.

It improves texture and induces collagen for some tightening—especially around the eyes and mouth. But it doesn’t replace a facelift. Think of it as “ironing the wrinkles” after “making the bed.”

If you have fine lines, texture issues, sun damage, or scars—and are healthy—you’re likely a great candidate. I’ll assess during your consultation.

Results are long-lasting but not permanent. Maintenance every 1–2 years is common. Deeper issues or body areas may need 2–3 treatments initially.

I use higher energy, increased dwell time, and wider spot patterns to reach deeper layers safely, allowing for collagen remodeling and skin renewal in more damaged areas.

I assess skin tone, sensitivity, and healing history. For darker skin types, I reduce density and energy. For lighter skin, I may increase depth or overlap depending on the goal.

DOT creates controlled thermal damage, which triggers fibroblasts in the dermis to produce new collagen and elastin—tightening and improving skin quality over weeks and months.

Expect 5–7 days of redness and crusting. We provide oxygenating gels, barrier creams, and daily/virtual check-ins to accelerate and support healing.

Yes, often. DOT is ideal after lower eyelid surgery or alongside fillers for a full rejuvenation—lifting, volumizing, and smoothing all in one plan.

I always review past treatment areas and adjust laser settings accordingly to avoid overtreatment and ensure safe, effective results.

Yes. We review real cases during consultation to show results in skin tone, texture, and firmness. I also share videos when patients permit.

If done with surgery, I perform it personally. For stand-alone cases, it’s done by Hope Merz, DNP, under my direct supervision.

I fine-tune laser parameters to get the most result with the least downtime. We plan timing around your lifestyle and any upcoming events.

Daily or every-other-day check-ins, recovery kits, virtual photo reviews, and open communication. You’re supported at every stage of healing.