How Long Do Laser Skin Treatment Results Last?
If you’ve had a great result from a laser treatment, it’s only natural to wonder — how long will it last?
Do I need maintenance? Will the results fade?
The short answer is: it depends on the type of treatment, your home care, and how well you protect your skin from external stressors.
Here’s what to expect and how to maintain your results for the long haul.
Laser Works in Layers — and That’s a Good Thing
One of the biggest advantages of laser (compared to surface-only treatments) is its ability to:
Stimulate collagen in deeper layers
Target pigmentation at its source
Improve structure, not just appearance
This means results can build over time and last longer than some traditional skin treatments — but they’re not permanent. Skin is living tissue, and it keeps ageing, changing and responding to the environment.
How Long Do Results Typically Last?
Fotona 4D / Collagen boosting:
Improvements can last 6–12 months, especially when combined with good skincare. We recommend maintenance treatments 1–2 times per year.
Fotona SmoothEye or LipLase:
These usually require a course of 3–5 sessions. After that, top-ups every 6–12 months help sustain your result.
Pigmentation treatments:
Pigment may return with sun exposure or hormonal changes. Most clients enjoy 6–18 months of clearer skin, then return for a maintenance laser or facial.
Resurfacing or scarring treatments:
These are longer-lasting, but occasional maintenance may be recommended depending on your goals.
How to Make Your Results Last Longer
Wear SPF 50 every single day — even if you’re indoors or it’s cloudy.
Use professional-grade skincare from our skin care range to maintain skin health.
Book follow-up facials every 4–6 weeks to keep skin strong, hydrated and resilient.
Avoid smoking and excess alcohol, which accelerate collagen breakdown.
Stay consistent — skincare is a routine, not a quick fix.
When to Book Maintenance Treatments
We recommend reviewing your results with us at the 3- or 6-month mark, depending on the treatment.
At that point, we’ll assess whether your skin needs a top-up or if it’s holding beautifully on its own.
Book Your Review or Start Fresh
Already had laser and wondering what’s next? Or thinking of starting your first course?
Book a consultation at our Port Melbourne clinic and we’ll walk you through a personalised, long-term plan — no pressure, no assumptions.