What do you think about the horror stories about the lasers? Are they that common?

In some people more than others. The majority I have seen are CO2 issues of over aggressiveness (fat loss in thin skinned people, or too high of a setting). Occasionally Nd:Yag has some thermal issues. The main issue is thermal damage. The same damage the laser uses to heat the skin in some can be unpredictable. Damage is natural by the way. Our body naturally turns over damaged skin on a regular basis. If one has auto immune type things, poor healing, underlying conditions, or hidden acne (surface - no bumps) I have seen occasional issues.

There is a diffrence between a vascular laser for red and a destructive laser for rejuvenation. Is it ablative or non ablative meaning it takes away skin and the body heals itself. Of course with stronger lasers that are ablative they also give greater results, while some get none at all with non-ablative types.

You can always do a test spot and see how you heal. I think too many "superficially" perfect people, do them and are unhappy. I always advocate non energy devices before one dabbles with lasers. Simple things can give great improvement. For instance TCA Peels like laser, do wonders for texture, but do not damage underlying skin or have the side effects.

Thank you, you're very reasonable. Other than TCA peel what other peels would you recommend?

@LirielI think we talked earlier about tca, fillers, facials, vbeam / quadrostarpro for hyperpigmentation, or ipl photo facials, non ablative laser. and microneedling,

We did. I was just wondering what other peels (since they're less invasive) would you recommend to add to my beauty care regimen? Beautician recommended ferulac acid without retinol for hyper pigmentation and overall improvement, but I'm not sure I'm sold on it.

@LirielPlease click my faq, in signature, then goto the acid peels section, and all things acid peels link, there is a description of peels

thank you, one beautician told me that my skin is irritated (red and it's sensitive) and to stop having peels. I don't know if I should agree or go to another way. btw, any experience with intraceuticals? does it work to make skin more beautiful?

Thank you for posting, please remember this is a scar sub, we do not do general skin care.

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Regarding acid, that sounds sound, too much acid can damage the skin, there has to be balance between resurfacing and healing wile repairing the barrier. During this phase no harsh chemicals or exfoliants can be used. Sometimes the skin needs moisturizers, oils, antioxidants serums aka vitamin c etc, and facials to repair things, even those gel facial masks.