It makes sense to feel concerned about comfort when having laser skin resurfacing. After all, we are using thermal energy to remove a portion of the upper layers of your skin! That said, you can trust that your provider will take measures to keep you as comfortable as possible. This includes applying an anesthetic cream or ointment to your skin for a short time before your laser treatment begins. This may not completely numb your senses but it does diminish them so you can easily tolerate the procedure.