UltraClear Laser with Laser-Coring Technology in San Francisco
A New Standard in Ablative Skin Resurfacing, Now in San Francisco
Skin doesn’t just lose volume as we age, it loses texture, tone, and resilience. Fine lines deepen, sun damage becomes more visible, and the skin’s surface starts to feel less firm than it used to. At Union Square Facial Plastic Surgery in San Francisco, Dr. Chiu-Collins now offers UltraClear™ Laser with Laser-Coring™ technology, one of the most advanced ablative resurfacing lasers available, to help patients throughout the Bay Area address these concerns without surgery and with far less downtime than older resurfacing methods. Dr. Chiu-Collins is a highly-experienced facial plastic surgeon who will personally perform your procedure. At Union Square Facial Plastic Surgery, we understand the value of your time, and specifically your time-off for recovery, so we aim to maximize your result with every treatment. Patients take time off from play, work and home responsibilities, and Dr. Chiu-Collins is comfortable at pushing the limits of UltraClear with Laser Coring, making the recovery time worth your while.
What Makes UltraClear with Laser-Coring Different
Most resurfacing lasers work the same way: heat the skin’s surface to encourage new collagen. UltraClear takes a more refined approach. It uses a cold fiber laser to create extremely precise micro-channels in the skin, reaching both the surface and the deeper layers where structural damage actually lives. Because the laser targets water in the tissue rather than generating broad heat, treatments tend to be more comfortable and the downtime is noticeably shorter than with traditional ablative lasers.
Laser-Coring is where this technology really sets itself apart. Instead of simply resurfacing the top layer of skin, Laser-Coring removes tiny “cores” of damaged tissue from deeper within the dermis. This triggers the body’s own healing response, stimulating new collagen and elastin in a way that can meaningfully improve sagging, deep wrinkles, and scarring, not just surface texture.
What UltraClear with Laser-Coring Can Treat
UltraClear with Laser-Coring is highly customizable, which means Dr. Chiu-Collins can tailor each session to what your skin actually needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all treatment. It’s commonly used for:
- Fine lines and deeper wrinkles
- Sun damage and uneven pigmentation
- Acne scars and other textural scarring
- Skin laxity around the eyes, mouth, and neck
- Overall tone, texture, and firmness
Pairing UltraClear with Laser-Coring with Other Treatments
Because UltraClear with Laser-Coring addresses the skin’s surface and texture so effectively, it pairs well with treatments that work on deeper structural support. Patients often combine UltraClear with facial fillers for added structure and volume, Profound radiofrequency skin tightening for deeper laxity, or Fractionated CO2 Laser Resurfacing for more advanced sun damage and texture concerns. Dr. Chiu-Collins will talk through whether a combined approach makes sense for your goals during your consultation.
What to Expect During Treatment
Many patients tolerate UltraClear with Laser-Coring well with topical numbing alone, though Dr. Chiu-Collins can discuss additional comfort measures if needed. Treatment time varies depending on how much of the face is being treated and which settings are used, but most sessions are completed within an hour. All UltraClear with Laser-Coring treatments at our Union Square practice are personally performed by Dr. Chiu-Collins.
Recovery
One of the biggest advantages of UltraClear with Laser-Coring is the recovery. While downtime will vary depending on the intensity of your treatment, many patients experience redness and mild swelling for a few days, similar to a sunburn, rather than the extended healing associated with older fully ablative lasers. Dr. Chiu-Collins will give you specific aftercare instructions based on your treatment plan, including how to care for your skin in the days following your session.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Some patients see meaningful improvement after a single session, particularly with the Laser-Coring mode. Others, especially those targeting more significant sun damage or scarring, may benefit from a short series of treatments spaced several weeks apart. Dr. Chiu-Collins will recommend a treatment plan based on your skin and your goals at your San Francisco consultation.
How Much Does UltraClear Laser with Laser-Coring Cost at Union Square Facial Plastic Surgery in San Francisco?
The cost of UltraClear Laser with Laser-Coring Technology at Union Square Facial Plastic Surgery depends on several factors, including the size of the treatment area, the settings used, and whether UltraClear is being combined with any other treatments.
We know that pausing your busy life—whether for work, family, or fun—is a big deal. At Union Square Facial Plastic Surgery, your treatment is in the hands of Dr. Chiu-Collins, a seasoned facial plastic surgeon who personally handles every procedure. Our goal is to make your recovery time entirely worth it. By skillfully maximizing the capabilities of UltraClear with Laser Coring, Dr. Chiu-Collins delivers exceptional, high-impact results with every single treatment.
During your consultation at our San Francisco practice, Dr. Chiu-Collins will assess your skin, walk you through a personalized treatment plan, and provide you with clear, transparent pricing before you commit to anything. The cost of ablative resurfacing using UltraClear with Laser Coring with Dr. Chiu-Collins starts at $8000.
Meet Dr. Chiu-Collins
Dr. Lynn Chiu-Collins is one of a select few facial plastic surgeons in San Francisco who is double board-certified, by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. She has spent her entire career focused exclusively on the face, head, and neck, which gives her a level of anatomical expertise that carries over into every treatment she performs, surgical or not.
Dr. Chiu-Collins graduated with honors from Stanford University, earned her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, and completed her residency at the University of Washington before returning to complete a prestigious facial plastic surgery fellowship at UC Irvine. At her Union Square practice in San Francisco, she personally performs every laser, injectable, and surgical treatment, including UltraClear, because she believes patients deserve a surgeon’s level of precision even for non-surgical care.
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Why Choose a Facial Plastic Surgeon for Laser Resurfacing?
Laser settings aren’t one-size-fits-all, and the depth, energy, and pattern used can make a real difference in both results and safety. Dr. Chiu-Collins brings:
- A deep understanding of facial anatomy and how skin heals across different areas of the face
- Experience customizing laser settings to skin type, tone, and concern
- The judgment to know when resurfacing alone is enough, and when it should be paired with another treatment like facial fillers or Profound for the best result
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your San Francisco Consultation
If you’re ready to learn whether UltraClear Laser with Laser-Coring technology is right for you, schedule a consultation at our Union Square practice in San Francisco. Dr. Chiu-Collins will evaluate your skin, talk through your goals, and build a treatment plan designed around what you actually need, not a generic protocol.
Call or email Union Square Facial Plastic Surgery to schedule your consultation: 415-702-3000, [email protected]. Our office is located at 490 Post St, Unit 1140, San Francisco, CA 94102, and we welcome patients from throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
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