Six weeks or more before the day of the procedure, skin treatments may be prescribed to prepare your skin and ‘prime it’ for laser skin rejuvenation. Skincare regimens are individualized to each patient’s skin type to properly ensure optimal results and limit complications. If you smoke, you must discontinue smoking at least three weeks prior to your procedure. Cease ALL forms of nicotine, as well as vaping. Nicotine reduces blood flow to the skin, compromises healing, and jeopardizes a healthy result.