Medical Aesthetics · Chatsworth & Santa Barbara, CA
Skin & Body Treatments in Los Angeles & Santa Barbara
Smoother texture, brighter tone, and visible reduction of fine lines, sun damage, and acne scars — delivered by physicians and licensed medical providers using the most advanced fractional laser, microneedling, and chemical peel technologies available today. Naya Wellness matches the right resurfacing treatment to your skin type, your goals, and your downtime — never the other way around. Beyond the skin, our Chatsworth clinic also offers non-surgical body contouring, skin tightening, cellulite reduction, and muscle toning.
- Physician-led care
- Cartessa DEKA CoolPeel CO2 platform
- Customized plans for every skin type
- Two California locations
What is skin resurfacing?
Skin resurfacing is a family of in-office medical treatments that remove or fractionate the damaged outermost layers of the skin so the body can regenerate fresh, healthier tissue in their place. By controlling exactly how much skin is treated and how deeply the energy travels, your provider can soften fine lines, even out pigmentation, refine pores, fade acne scars, and restore the kind of luminous, reflective surface that flat-light photographs and natural sunlight reveal.
Modern resurfacing is no longer a single procedure. It is a category that includes CoolPeel and Tetra CO2 fractional laser, microneedling, mesoneedling, chemical peels, IPL photofacial, radio frequency skin tightening, the needle-free Glassifier peptide facial, and medical facials. Many patients also pair resurfacing with laser hair removal as part of a complete face-and-body skin program. Choosing the right combination is what separates a forgettable treatment from a result that changes how your skin looks for years.
Skin concerns we treat
Resurfacing is one of the most versatile categories in medical aesthetics. At Naya Wellness we use it to address:
Fine lines & wrinkles
Crow’s feet, perioral lines, and forehead etching softened by collagen remodeling.
Sun damage
Brown spots, mottled tone, and photoaging on the face, neck, chest, and hands.
Acne scars
Rolling, boxcar, and ice-pick scars improved through fractional remodeling.
Enlarged pores
Tightened pore appearance through stimulated dermal collagen.
Uneven texture
Roughness, dullness, and milia smoothed for a refined, reflective surface.
Melasma & pigmentation
Treated with carefully selected gentler modalities to avoid rebound darkening.
Our skin resurfacing treatments
Below are the resurfacing modalities offered at Naya Wellness, organized from most transformative single-session result to gentlest maintenance treatment. Click any treatment for full details and before-and-after photos.
CoolPeel® Fractional CO2 Laser Most popular
Our flagship resurfacing treatment, performed on the Cartessa DEKA SmartXide Tetra platform. CoolPeel delivers ultra-short pulses of fractional CO2 energy that resurface the top layer of skin and trigger deep collagen remodeling — without the 1–2 weeks of downtime traditional CO2 lasers require. Most patients are presentable in 3–5 days with meaningful improvement after a single session.
- Best for: sun damage, fine lines, acne scarring, texture, large pores
- Sessions: often 1; series of 2–3 for deeper concerns
- Downtime: 3–5 days redness & light flaking
- Available at: Chatsworth
Tetra CO2 Resurfacing
Tetra is the deeper-treatment mode of the same Cartessa DEKA SmartXide Tetra CO2 platform that powers CoolPeel — engineered for patients with more advanced concerns who want a bigger, single-session transformation. Tetra delivers fractional CO2 energy at greater depths to dramatically improve significant sun damage, deeper static wrinkles, and more pronounced acne scarring. Downtime is longer than CoolPeel, but the result of one Tetra session can rival a full series of gentler treatments.
- Best for: deeper wrinkles, advanced photodamage, pronounced acne scarring, full-face renewal
- Sessions: often 1; occasionally a series of 2
- Downtime: 7–10 days of redness, swelling, and peeling
- Available at: Chatsworth
Microneedling (Collagen Induction Therapy)
Fine medical-grade needles create thousands of precisely controlled micro-channels that signal your skin to produce new collagen and elastin. Microneedling is one of the safest resurfacing options for every Fitzpatrick skin type and is excellent for texture, mild scarring, and overall radiance. Often paired with PRP or targeted serums for amplified results.
- Best for: texture, mild acne scars, pore size, all skin tones
- Sessions: 3–6, spaced 4–6 weeks apart
- Downtime: 24–48 hours of pinkness
- Available at: Chatsworth & Santa Barbara
Mesoneedling
Mesoneedling pairs medical-grade microneedling with a customized mesotherapy infusion — vitamins, peptides, hyaluronic acid, growth factors, or a brightening cocktail tailored to your concerns. The micro-channels created by the needles carry the actives deep into the skin where they work harder than topical application alone, accelerating the glow and remodeling effect of a standard microneedling session. An excellent next step for patients who already love microneedling and want amplified results.
- Best for: dullness, dehydration, fine lines, post-acne tone, amplified glow
- Sessions: series of 3–6, spaced 4–6 weeks apart
- Downtime: 24–48 hours of pinkness
- Available at: Chatsworth & Santa Barbara
Medical-Grade Chemical Peels
Carefully formulated acid blends — glycolic, salicylic, lactic, TCA, and retinol-based — exfoliate the surface, dissolve dull cell buildup, and brighten tone. We carry light, medium, and stronger professional peels and select the depth based on your concern, skin type, and how much downtime fits your calendar.
- Best for: dullness, melasma, mild texture, post-acne marks, tone
- Sessions: series of 3–6 for cumulative results
- Downtime: none to 5–7 days depending on depth
- Available at: Chatsworth
IPL Photofacial
Intense Pulsed Light targets brown spots, broken capillaries, redness, and rosacea with broad-spectrum light. Pigment lifts to the surface and flakes off over the next week, leaving clearer, more even-toned skin. IPL is one of the fastest ways to address visible sun damage on the face, neck, chest, and hands.
- Best for: sun spots, redness, rosacea, broken capillaries
- Sessions: 3–5, spaced 4 weeks apart
- Downtime: minimal — pigment darkens then flakes over ~7 days
- Available at: Chatsworth
Radio Frequency Skin Tightening
Radio frequency (RF) energy heats the deeper layers of the skin to remodel existing collagen and stimulate fresh collagen production — tightening laxity, smoothing crepey texture, and refining contours along the jawline, neck, and décolleté. Because RF works below the surface without damaging the epidermis, it is safe across every skin tone and pairs beautifully with laser or microneedling treatments for full-spectrum skin renewal.
- Best for: mild laxity, crepey texture, jawline definition, neck and décolleté
- Sessions: series of 3–6, spaced 2–4 weeks apart
- Downtime: none — mild warmth and pinkness for a few hours
- Available at: Chatsworth & Santa Barbara
Glassifier — Needle-Free Peptide Facial
A Glassifier® uses microscopic silica spicules, isolated from a freshwater sponge, to carry a copper-binding peptide (GHK) past the skin’s outer barrier — no needles, no heat, no device. The spicules open transient micro-channels and shed with normal turnover over about three days. It is a cosmetic treatment rather than an FDA-cleared device, and the published human evidence is early: a single 20-person split-face study, with the collagen work done in bioprinted skin rather than in people. We offer it where skin quality, not skin structure, is the complaint.
- Best for: dullness, rough texture, visible pores, early laxity, needle-averse patients
- Sessions: the published study used five, spaced weekly
- Downtime: a few hours of pinkness; a gritty feel for about a day
- Available at: Chatsworth
Medical Facials
Provider-led facials at Naya are designed to extend your in-office resurfacing results between laser and microneedling sessions. Each facial is customized to your skin type and current concerns — combining deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, targeted serums, and lymphatic massage to restore hydration, calm redness, and refresh the complexion. An excellent option as a standalone treatment or as a maintenance step in a longer skin program.
- Best for: hydration, glow, maintenance between treatments, sensitive skin
- Sessions: monthly or every 4–6 weeks
- Downtime: none
- Available at: Chatsworth
Laser Hair Removal
A natural complement to skin resurfacing, laser hair removal uses targeted light energy to disable the hair follicle — eliminating ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and post-shave irritation that can keep skin from looking truly smooth. Many patients combine laser hair removal with resurfacing treatments for clearer, more refined skin on the face, neck, underarms, bikini, legs, and back.
- Best for: permanent hair reduction, ingrown hairs, razor bumps, smoother skin
- Sessions: 6–8 spaced 4–8 weeks apart, then occasional maintenance
- Downtime: none — mild redness for a few hours
- Available at: Chatsworth
Non-Surgical Body Treatments
Body Contouring & Skin Tightening
Firm loose skin, reduce stubborn fat, smooth cellulite, and build muscle with the T-Shape 2 and Evolve — non-surgical, no downtime, at our Chatsworth clinic.
Body Contouring
Reduce stubborn fat and refine soft contours on the abdomen, flanks, thighs, and arms — no surgery, no downtime.
- RF, vacuum & EMS options
- Abdomen, flanks, thighs, arms
- FDA-cleared fat reduction (Evolve)
- Comfortable, zero downtime
Skin Tightening
Firm loose or crepey skin with radiofrequency, including post-weight-loss laxity.
- Bipolar RF firming
- Abdomen, arms, thighs, above knees
- T-Shape 2 & Evolve Tite
- No needles, no downtime
Cellulite Treatment
Smooth the dimpled appearance of cellulite on the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen.
- FDA-cleared for cellulite (T-Shape 2)
- Vacuum massage + RF
- Thighs, buttocks, abdomen
- Gradual, maintainable results
Muscle Toning
Build and define muscle hands-free with EMS — strengthen the abdomen and glutes.
- Evolve Tone (EMS)
- Abdomen and glutes
- Hands-free, like an intense workout
- Complements your training
Facial Contouring
Firm and lift the cheeks, jawline, and neck — needle-free, with no downtime.
- Multipolar facial RF
- Cheeks, jawline, neck
- Lymphatic drainage
- No needles, no surgery
Body treatments are delivered with the T-Shape 2 by Artemis and Evolve by InMode. Not sure which fits? Compare the two devices.
How to choose: skin resurfacing comparison
Use this side-by-side to narrow your shortlist before your consultation. Your provider will confirm the best modality (or combination) at your visit.
| Treatment | Best for | Downtime | Sessions | Skin tone safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolPeel CO2 Laser | Sun damage, fine lines, scars | 3–5 days | 1–3 | Light–medium tones |
| Tetra CO2 | Deeper wrinkles, advanced damage, scarring | 7–10 days | 1–2 | Light–medium tones |
| Microneedling | Texture, pores, mild scarring | 1–2 days | 3–6 | All Fitzpatrick types |
| Mesoneedling | Glow, hydration, dullness, fine lines | 1–2 days | 3–6 | All Fitzpatrick types |
| Chemical Peels | Tone, melasma, dullness | 0–7 days | 3–6 | Most types (depth-dependent) |
| IPL Photofacial | Sun spots, redness, rosacea | ~1 week (flaking) | 3–5 | Light–medium tones |
| Radio Frequency | Laxity, jawline, neck, décolleté | None | 3–6 | All skin tones |
| Medical Facials | Hydration, glow, maintenance | None | Monthly | All skin types |
| Laser Hair Removal | Permanent hair reduction, ingrowns | None | 6–8 + maintenance | Most types (device-dependent) |
What to expect at Naya Wellness
Step 1 — Medical consultation
Your visit begins with a thorough skin analysis, medical history, and a conversation about your goals, your routine, and how much downtime works for your life. We’ll recommend a treatment plan and walk you through pricing in full before anything is scheduled.
Step 2 — Pre-treatment preparation
Depending on your modality, we may ask you to pause retinoids and exfoliating acids for several days, avoid direct sun, and start a barrier-supporting moisturizer. For deeper treatments we provide an antiviral prophylaxis when indicated.
Step 3 — In-office resurfacing
We apply topical numbing cream (typically 30–45 minutes for lasers and microneedling), then your provider performs the treatment. Sessions take 15–60 minutes depending on the device and the area treated.
Step 4 — Recovery & results
You go home with detailed aftercare instructions and provider-recommended products. Visible improvement begins within days; collagen remodeling continues quietly for 3–6 months. We follow up to make sure healing stays on track.
Why patients choose Naya Wellness
Physician-led, medically grounded
Every resurfacing plan is built and overseen by licensed medical providers. Meet our team of physicians and aestheticians.
Industry-leading technology
We invest in the platforms with the strongest published evidence — including the Cartessa DEKA SmartXide Tetra CO2 system that powers CoolPeel.
Customized for your skin
We treat skin types I–VI. Our providers select the modality, depth, and aftercare that protect your skin’s barrier and minimize the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Two California locations
Visit us in Chatsworth (West San Fernando Valley) or Santa Barbara. Each location is staffed by the same trained Naya providers and held to the same medical standards.
Skin resurfacing — frequently asked questions
What is skin resurfacing?
Skin resurfacing is a category of medical aesthetic treatments that remove, fractionate, or remodel the layers of skin so fresh, healthier skin replaces them. Modalities include CoolPeel and Tetra fractional CO2 laser, microneedling, mesoneedling, chemical peels, IPL photofacial, radio frequency skin tightening, and medical facials, often paired with laser hair removal for fully smooth, refined skin.
How much does skin resurfacing cost?
At Naya Wellness, skin resurfacing typically ranges from about $300 for a single chemical peel to $1,500–$3,000 per session for fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. Microneedling and IPL fall in between. Final pricing is set at your consultation based on the area treated, depth of resurfacing, and the package you choose.
How long is the downtime after skin resurfacing?
Downtime depends on the modality. CoolPeel fractional CO2 typically requires 3–5 days of redness and light flaking. Microneedling produces 24–48 hours of pinkness. Chemical peels range from no downtime (light peels) to 5–7 days of peeling for medium-depth peels. IPL has minimal downtime — temporary darkening of pigment spots that flake off in about a week.
How long do skin resurfacing results last?
Most patients enjoy results from a fractional CO2 laser series for 1–3 years, with some seeing improvement up to 5 years when paired with daily SPF and a medical-grade routine. Microneedling and chemical peel results are typically maintained with treatments every 4–6 months.
Is skin resurfacing safe for darker skin tones?
Yes — but the right modality matters. Microneedling and certain chemical peels are generally safe across all Fitzpatrick skin types when performed by an experienced provider. Aggressive lasers carry a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in deeper skin tones, so our team selects gentler fractional or non-ablative options when appropriate.
How many sessions do I need?
Many patients see meaningful change after a single CoolPeel CO2 treatment. Microneedling, chemical peels, and IPL are typically performed in a series of 3–6 sessions spaced 3–6 weeks apart for the best result.
Does skin resurfacing hurt?
Most resurfacing treatments are well tolerated. We apply topical numbing cream 30–45 minutes before laser and microneedling treatments. Patients describe the sensation as warm tingling or a brief sunburn-like warmth. Recovery discomfort is typically mild.
What is the best skin resurfacing treatment?
There is no single best treatment — the right choice depends on your skin concern, skin type, downtime tolerance, and budget. CoolPeel fractional CO2 delivers the most dramatic single-session results. Microneedling is the gentlest and safest across all skin tones. Chemical peels and medical facials are ideal for tone, hydration, and ongoing maintenance. Our providers help you choose at your consultation.
Where is skin resurfacing offered at Naya Wellness?
Our Chatsworth, CA location offers the full menu — CoolPeel and Tetra CO2 fractional laser, microneedling, mesoneedling, chemical peels, IPL photofacial, radio frequency skin tightening, medical facials, and laser hair removal. Our Santa Barbara location offers microneedling, mesoneedling, and radio frequency skin tightening, plus select non-laser resurfacing options. Both locations are physician-led.
Ready for smoother, brighter skin?
Schedule a consultation with our medical team. We’ll assess your skin in person, walk you through every resurfacing option that fits, and build a plan that respects your skin type, schedule, and budget.
Serving Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Northridge, West Hills, the West San Fernando Valley, and Santa Barbara, California.