What is the Alma Hybrid™ Laser?
The Alma Hybrid™ Laser has the power to transform the quality and appearance of your skin without surgery by bringing together a unique combination of two powerful gold standard lasers in one handpiece. The Alma Hybrid™sets a new standard in skin rejuvenation, resurfacing and other skin treatments. With dual delivery of a powerful CO2 and 1570 nm fractional resurfacing laser, it delivers a fully customizable ratio of ablative and non-ablative wavelengths.
Alma Hybrid offers revolutionary capabilities and limitless options, and ultimate control that goes far beyond standard ablative and fractional lasers from head to toe.
What does the Alma Hybrid™ Laser do?
The Alma Hybrid™ Laser treats skin conditions such as wrinkles, dark spots, sun damage, scarring, and active acne. Two powerful lasers with fully customizable settings result in a dramatic reduction in treatment delivery times, so you get better results in fewer treatments. It does this by removing degraded tissue and forcing new heathy tissue to grow in its place, while delivering microbeams deep into the dermis. It also offers the ability to treat different skin types and multiple concerns at one setting.
Treatments:
- Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing
- Skin Laxity
- Acne scars and active acne
- Surgical scars
- Stretch Marks (striae)
- Wrinkles - from shallow to deep
- Benign Lesions
- Extensive sun damage and uneven texture
Who is the Alma Hybrid™ Laser for?
Due to its customizability, The Alma Hybrid™ Laser can be a good option for all ages. Treatments can be tailored depending on your skin concerns, budget, and schedule. We will create a customized treatment plan based on your needs.
What is the recovery process after an Alma Hybrid™ Laser treatment?
Downtime will very depending on the treatment plan and settings. You may experience a few days to a few weeks of mild to moderate redness and swelling.
How long until I see results from the Alma Hybrid™ Laser?
There will be noticeable improvements after one treatment, but best results are typically seen after three treatments. This may vary depending on your specific needs. Appointment times vary depending on your treatment.
Key benefits of the Alma Hybrid™ Laser:
- Better results in less time
- Flexible downtime and cost depending on your skin concerns and schedule.
- Ability to treat different skin types and multiple concerns at one setting
- Customized treatment plans due to dual energy system delivery
- Safe, predictable results
Alma Hybrid vs. Pixel Peel: What’s the Difference?
At Park Avenue Plastic Surgery, we offer both the advanced Alma Hybrid laser treatment and the lighter Pixel Peel option to help patients achieve smoother, healthier, more radiant skin. While both treatments use Alma technology, they are designed for different skin goals, downtime preferences, and levels of correction.
What Is a Pixel Peel?
Pixel Peel is a lighter resurfacing treatment performed using the Alma Hybrid platform. It focuses primarily on superficial skin renewal and refreshment using fractional CO2 resurfacing with less intensity and downtime than a full Alma Hybrid treatment.
Pixel Peel is ideal for patients looking to improve:
- Dull skin tone
- Mild sun damage
- Fine lines
- Enlarged pores
- Uneven texture
- Early signs of aging
Many patients choose Pixel Peel as a “weekend laser treatment” because recovery is typically faster and more manageable.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
The best treatment depends on your skin condition, lifestyle, and desired results.
- Choose Pixel Peel if you want brighter, smoother skin with minimal downtime.
- Choose Alma Hybrid if you want more significant improvement in wrinkles, scars, texture, or overall skin rejuvenation.
During your consultation at Park Avenue Plastic Surgery, our providers will evaluate your skin and recommend the ideal treatment plan for your goals.