“UltraClear represents a meaningful advancement in laser resurfacing — the fiber laser wavelength gives us precise control over treatment depth and energy delivery across a wide range of skin types, with less downtime than traditional ablative approaches. For patients who want genuine skin renewal with less recovery than CO2, UltraClear is one of the most effective tools available.”
What UltraClear fiber laser can do for you
UltraClear is a next-generation fiber laser that delivers meaningful resurfacing with dramatically less downtime than traditional CO2 — with settings that can be tailored to darker skin tones, including Fitzpatrick IV–VI.
- Smoother texture and refined pores — fiber-laser resurfacing softens fine lines, refines pore size, and visibly polishes the skin’s surface.
- Brighter, more even tone — sun damage, dullness, and post-acne marks fade as fresher skin replaces the damaged surface layer.
- Tailored to your skin tone — the fiber-laser wavelength gives precise depth control and far less residual heat than traditional CO2, which helps when treating melanin-rich skin.
- Less downtime than CO2 — a few days of redness and pinpoint marks after lighter treatments; about a week after deeper resurfacing.
- Cumulative results over a short series — most patients see clear progression after 2–3 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart, with collagen remodeling continuing for months afterward.
- A genuine alternative to CO2 — meaningful resurfacing without the week of social downtime, pinking, or PIH risk that ablative CO2 carries.
- Performed under Dr. Truesdale’s direct oversight — depth, energy, and protocol are calibrated to your skin type and goals; not delegated to a tech.
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Understanding the UltraClear fiber laser
What the UltraClear fiber laser is
UltraClear is a next-generation fiber laser that produces meaningful resurfacing with dramatically less downtime than traditional CO2 — with settings that can be tailored to every skin tone, including Fitzpatrick IV–VI.
Who the UltraClear fiber laser is for
If any of the following describes you, the UltraClear fiber laser may be worth exploring:
What makes our approach different
From your first non-surgical consultation to your final follow-up, the same standards that define Dr. Truesdale’s surgical practice apply to every non-surgical treatment in our office.
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A credentialed clinical team, personally trained by Dr. Truesdale
Every non-surgical treatment is performed by a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, or Physician Assistant who has been specifically trained, mentored, and credentialed by Dr. Truesdale himself — not contractors or rotating staff.
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Completely natural-looking results
Conservative dosing, restraint over over-correction, and the artist’s eye Dr. Truesdale brings to every facial-aesthetic decision — never a frozen, overfilled, or “done” look. Friends notice you look refreshed; nobody can identify what changed.
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Excellent patient care, every visit
A private, unhurried experience with continuity from one visit to the next — the same chart, the same standards, the same team. Detailed records of every treatment, dose, and product so your plan evolves with you over time.
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A true one-stop shop — surgery, med spa, and medical weight loss under one roof
Whether your goals are met with a single non-surgical treatment, a coordinated med-spa plan, a medical weight-loss program, or facial surgery — everything happens in the same Beverly Hills practice, with the same team and the same standards. No referrals out, no fragmented care.
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Physician oversight on every plan
Treatment plans are reviewed by Dr. Truesdale and built around your full facial anatomy and long-term goals — not isolated, transactional appointments. The same surgical mindset that informs every Masterpiece procedure shapes every non-surgical recommendation.
“Melanin-rich skin deserves serious resurfacing technology designed with it in mind — UltraClear is it.”
— Dr. Carl Truesdale, MD
UltraClear laser before & afters
Real UltraClear laser patients of Dr. Truesdale’s practice. Every treatment is tailored to the patient’s skin tone, including melanin-rich skin.
Your transformation starts with a conversation.
From first consultation to final reveal
We always tell our patients to ‘trust the process.’ You are in good hands on every step of the journey to your unique masterpiece.
Consultation
Personal session with Dr. Truesdale — facial analysis, honest assessment of candidacy, and a clear plan for what the procedure can and cannot achieve.
Procedure Day
Fractional fiber-laser resurfacing performed in-office under topical anesthesia.
Treatment Day
Cold-fiber laser session performed in office. Topical numbing applied beforehand. Treated skin feels warm but tolerable.
Light Peeling
Mild redness and fine sandpaper-like peeling for 3–7 days. Most patients are social within 2–4 days. Keep Aquaphor on treated skin at all times on Day 0; transition to lukewarm Cetaphil/CeraVe Days 1–3. Begin antiviral medication if prescribed. Avoid retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and Vitamin C until cleared. Daily SPF 50+ critical. Contact the office for fever above 100.4°F, increasing redness/warmth/pain after initial improvement, blistering, or pus.
Look and Feel Like a Masterpiece
Smoother texture, refined pores, and an even tone that continues to improve for months.
Individual timelines vary. Dr. Truesdale sets realistic, patient-specific expectations during your consultation — not exaggerated claims.
See if UltraClear Laser is right for you.
UltraClear laser risks
Every treatment carries risk. Your provider goes through the risks that apply to your plan before treatment, and each one is written in the consent you read and sign. For UltraClear laser resurfacing, the consent lists:
Benefit: UltraClear is a fractional laser that treats tiny columns of skin and leaves the skin between them intact, improving tone, brown spots, texture, fine lines and pores with a shorter recovery than a fully ablative laser. More than one session may be needed.
- Pain. A sharp or burning feeling with each pulse is expected; numbing cream, numbing injections or sedation are used, and the skin may feel hot or sunburned for a few hours to a few days.
- Swelling and Oozing. Swelling, most around the eyes and neck, and clear oozing are expected; keeping a healing ointment on the skin prevents crusting.
- Redness. Bright redness is expected at first and fades over the following couple of weeks.
- Bronzing and Micro-crusting. Within about 2 days the skin may look like an exaggerated tan with fine crusting that lasts up to 2 weeks.
- Skin Darkening. Darkening of the treated skin (hyperpigmentation) is possible, more likely with olive or darker skin or sun exposure; it may fade over months or be lasting.
- Skin Lightening. Light spots (hypopigmentation) are possible, sometimes appearing months later; they may re-pigment or be permanent.
- Scarring of the Treated Skin. Scarring of the treated skin is possible whenever the skin surface is disrupted; following the aftercare closely lowers the chance.
- Infection of the Skin. Bacterial, viral or fungal infection of the treated skin is possible.
- Cold Sores. A cold sore flare is possible in people who get them; an antiviral is started before treatment.
- Acne or Milia. Acne or milia (small white bumps) are possible after treatment.
- Eye Injury. Injury to the eyes from the laser beam is possible; protective eye shields are used.
- Lower Eyelid. The lower eyelid pulling down (ectropion) is possible after treatment near the eyes.
- More Than One Session. More than one session may be needed.
- Ointment Rash. An allergic rash from the healing ointment or skin products is possible.
- Scarring on the Neck. Scarring is more likely where the neck is treated.
Risks of any treatment
- Infection. Infection is possible and may need antibiotics, drainage or further surgery.
- Bruising and Swelling. Bruising and swelling are expected. They may last several weeks, and swelling or discoloration may persist longer.
- Change in Skin Sensation. Numbness, tingling or a change in skin sensation around the treated areas is possible; it may be temporary or permanent.
- Allergic Reactions. Allergic reactions to tape, sutures, skin cleansers, latex or medications are possible.
- Anesthesia. Risks of anesthesia and sedation are possible; the anesthesia provider reviews them with you separately.
- Result and Revision. A result that does not meet your expectations is possible: healing differs between people, no result is guaranteed, and a revision may be advised, with the fees described in your patient policy.
- Serious Complications. Serious complications, including death, are possible with any surgery or anesthesia.
- Medication Side Effects. Side effects of the medications used during and after surgery, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness or trouble urinating, are possible.
- Injury to Deeper Structures. Injury to deeper structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, muscles or glands, is possible.
UltraClear Fiber Laser FAQs
Bring your own questions to consultation — Dr. Truesdale personally answers every one. Below are the questions patients ask most often about UltraClear fiber laser.
The strongest candidates have clarity, tone, pore size, or texture concerns where you want meaningful resurfacing without extended downtime. Dr. Truesdale evaluates you personally in consultation and only recommends the procedure when it will genuinely help. If a different approach would serve you better, he’ll tell you that too.
It can be, with the right approach. UltraClear leaves far less residual heat in the skin than traditional CO2, and its depth and energy can be turned down for darker skin. For Fitzpatrick IV–VI, Dr. Truesdale’s team typically uses pigment pre-treatment, a test spot and conservative settings, because any laser can cause dark spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) that may fade over months or be lasting. Each patient is evaluated individually, and treatment depth is adjusted to skin type and response.
Most patients describe the discomfort as mild to moderate. The procedure is performed under topical numbing; most patients describe warmth. Dr. Truesdale’s team is available throughout recovery — you are not managing discomfort on your own.
Our surgical procedures utilize a patient-focused anesthesia technique known as MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) and IV Sedation, ensuring your maximum comfort and safety. This method provides a level of gentle, deep sedation comparable to the comfortable experience many patients have during a colonoscopy, which we have found helps make patients less fearful. The anesthesia is administered intravenously and meticulously monitored by a hand-picked group of board-certified anesthesiologists, who are dedicated to your well-being throughout your entire procedure.
Downtime depends on how deep we treat. Lighter treatments: a few days of redness and flaking. Deeper resurfacing: about 5–10 days of redness, swelling and fine crusting, and some pinkness can linger for a few weeks. Dr. Truesdale sets the depth with you at your consultation. Your follow-up appointments along the way are conducted by Dr. Truesdale and our physician assistant, with Dr. Truesdale seeing you personally at the key milestones.
That’s the entire standard Dr. Truesdale designs for. Clarity should look natural — refined, but recognizably your skin. Every patient is evaluated in a seated, relaxed state beforehand so the target is based on your real anatomy — never on an idealized template.
1–2 years per series. Most patients have a series of 3 treatments then return for maintenance every 1–2 years.
Yes. A significant portion of Dr. Truesdale’s patients travel from across the United States and internationally. The process begins with a virtual consultation with Dr. Truesdale himself (not a coordinator), followed by in-person pre-procedure evaluation. Our patient-care coordinators help arrange travel, accommodations, and local transportation, and Dr. Truesdale’s team conducts virtual follow-ups after you return home.
Request a consultation through the form at the bottom of this page, email contact@doctortruesdale.com, or call (424) 363-4112. Our team responds within one business day to schedule either an in-person consultation at 150 S. Rodeo Drive, Suite 360, Beverly Hills, or a virtual consultation worldwide. Every consultation is conducted personally by Dr. Truesdale.
UltraClear laser treatment is appropriate from the late 20s through 60s. UltraClear can be tailored to a wide range of skin types — including melanin-rich skin, with pre-treatment — so age matters less than the specific concern being treated.
The cost of ultraclear laser can vary based on the patient’s situation and whether it is combined with other treatments. At Truesdale Facial Plastic Surgery, we believe the provider’s experience and your comfort with the plan are just as important as the final cost. We can provide an approximate range over the phone, and your patient care coordinator will confirm pricing after your consultation.
UltraClear uses a 2910nm fiber laser wavelength that offers precise, tunable energy delivery with significantly less downtime than traditional ablative CO2 resurfacing. CO2 is more aggressive — ideal for deeper wrinkles and heavier sun damage — but requires 5–10 days of recovery. UltraClear achieves meaningful skin renewal with a few days of downtime for lighter treatments (about a week for deeper ones), making it the preferred choice for patients with active schedules or those seeking regular maintenance treatments.
Most patients see significant improvement after 1–3 sessions depending on the concern and depth of treatment selected. Texture and pore refinement often improves meaningfully after a single session. More significant sun damage or scarring may benefit from a series. Maintenance sessions once or twice annually sustain results long-term.
Yes — UltraClear pairs well with neurotoxin, dermal fillers, and chemical peels. Dr. Truesdale frequently designs combination treatment plans that target structural, volumetric, and surface quality concerns simultaneously.
Schedule an UltraClear consultation
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