A targeted laser refresh that brightens tone and softens pigmentation, with minimal downtime.
Clear + Brilliant Permea is a fractional laser designed to brighten skin tone and target pigmentation with minimal downtime. Its modified wavelength is especially helpful for sun damage, post-acne marks, and melasma in patients seeking gentle, repeatable correction.
Skin is cleansed and a topical antioxidant regimen (such as SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic) is applied to enhance penetration during treatment.
The fractional laser is delivered via the Permea handpiece, which targets a precise epidermal depth optimized for pigment correction.
Mild redness for up to 24 hours, with progressive brightening over weeks. Most patients complete 3 to 4 sessions, then a maintenance treatment every 6 to 12 months.
Clear + Brilliant Permea is priced by the number of areas treated in a single session. Available areas are Face, Neck, Chest, and Hands. Most patients begin with 3 to 4 sessions spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart, followed by a maintenance treatment every 6 to 12 months.
Available areas: Face · Neck · Chest · Hands
The Permea handpiece is paired with a topical antioxidant regimen (such as SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic) applied during treatment. The combination targets epidermal pigment more precisely than the standard handpiece while taking advantage of increased skin permeability for maximum benefit.
3 to 4 sessions spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart for an initial series, followed by a maintenance session every 6 to 12 months. Each treatment takes about 30 minutes with up to 24 hours of mild redness.
Both use the same fractional laser platform. The Permea handpiece is engineered with a different wavelength and depth profile that’s more focused on pigment correction. Permea is paired with a topical antioxidant regimen to maximize the synergistic effect on tone.
Permea can be performed across a range of skin tones, but settings are carefully tailored for darker skin (Fitzpatrick IV and above) to minimize the risk of pigment changes. Your dermatologist will confirm whether you’re a good candidate.
C E Ferulic is a clinical-grade antioxidant serum that’s applied to the skin during treatment. The Permea handpiece increases skin permeability so the antioxidant penetrates more effectively, working in tandem with the laser.
Most patients see meaningful improvement in melasma after 3 to 4 Permea sessions. Melasma typically requires ongoing maintenance every 6 to 12 months and a careful at-home regimen.
Most patients can apply makeup the next day. Mineral makeup is preferred for the first 24 hours.
Initial brightening is visible within a few days. Pigmentation correction continues to improve for several weeks, with results building across the series.
After completing a series, results typically last 6 to 12 months. A single maintenance session annually preserves results.
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