LaseMD Ultra Resurfacing Laser

The LaseMD Ultra by Lutronic is a thulium fiber laser that resurfaces the skin at a microscopic level, creating thousands of micro-treatment zones in the epidermis and superficial dermis to stimulate collagen regeneration and improve skin tone, texture, pigmentation, and sun damage. At $680 per session at Collagen Bar NYC in Gramercy Park, LaseMD Ultra is used to address enlarged pores, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and dull skin with minimal downtime compared to ablative CO2 resurfacing.

The Lutronic ULTRA LaseMD is a non-ablative fractional thulium fiber laser operating at a 1927 nm wavelength — a range that is selectively absorbed by water in the superficial skin layers, creating microscopic columns of controlled photothermal damage (micro-treatment zones, or MTZs) in the epidermis and superficial papillary dermis while leaving surrounding tissue intact. This fractional approach — pioneered by the fractional photothermolysis concept — allows the tissue around each treated micro-column to contribute to rapid healing, with re-epithelialization typically completing within 24–48 hours and presenting as a mild sandpaper-like texture (MEND — microscopic epidermal necrotic debris) that sheds naturally within days. The mechanism of improvement involves several parallel processes: removal of damaged keratinocytes containing melanin pigment granules (addressing hyperpigmentation and sun damage), stimulation of dermal fibroblasts to produce new collagen and glycosaminoglycans (addressing fine lines, texture, and pore appearance), and improvement of epidermal barrier function and hydration retention. The 1927 nm thulium wavelength has high affinity for superficial tissue water without the longer thermal diffusion time of 1550 nm erbium:glass lasers, making it particularly effective for pigmentation and texture concerns and appropriate for use on a broader range of skin tones with appropriate parameter adjustment. At Collagen Bar NYC, LaseMD Ultra is used both as a standalone treatment and as a component of the Collagen ReCode Lift and CB Glow Ultra programs, where it is paired with RF technologies and LED light therapy for synergistic outcomes. The procedure involves application of a topical anesthetic, followed by a 20–30 minute laser session; the post-care period involves gentle skincare and SPF use for 5–7 days. Priced at $680 per session at the Gramercy Park flagship, with results building progressively over 3–4 weeks as the treated tissue remodels.