As a non-ablative laser treatment, MIRIA offers its own unique benefits over ablative laser resurfacing such as Co2 laser treatments. Since the skin surface remains largely intact with MIRIA laser resurfacing, downtime is minimal—often no more than a few days. You may experience some redness or swelling, but it typically resolves quickly. With Co2 laser resurfacing, treatment is more aggressive, so recovery is longer, usually about 1-2 weeks. You may experience redness, swelling, and peeling during the healing process.rnAt UnionDerm, each patient receives an individualized treatment plan from one of our board-certified dermatologists that best addresses their skin concerns, along with considering recover time as an important factor.