I got laser toning to improve my dull skin tone!

I had been worried about the freckles and blemishes appearing one by one on my face, as well as my overall dull skin tone, so I finally mustered up the courage to get my first laser toning session.

Although regular treatments performed by estheticians are good, I decided to visit a dermatology clinic based on recommendations from acquaintances that lasers provide faster, visible results.
First, after a brief consultation and cleansing, I moved to the laser room.
I was a little nervous because I heard that unlike other strong lasers, toning lasers are often performed without anesthetic cream, but the pain was more bearable than I expected.
There was a slight burning smell and some stinging, but since the procedure only took about 5 minutes, it finished quickly. My skin was slightly red immediately after the procedure, but it subsided quickly after applying a soothing pack.
I didn't really notice any significant changes on the day of the procedure, but after about 2 to 3 days, I could definitely feel that my skin texture had become smoother.
It felt like the bumps on my fingertips were reduced when washing my face. It wasn't like magic where all my blemishes disappeared at once, but I was satisfied because my overall skin tone felt subtly clearer.
I heard that you usually need to receive toning consistently for about 5 to 10 sessions to see definite results, so I am looking forward to the changes even more.
Following the doctor's advice that aftercare is just as important as the procedure, I am making sure to follow two things these days.
Sunlight is toxic to skin irritated by lasers, so I make sure to apply sunscreen even when I'm not going out.
After the procedure, the skin may become drier than usual, so I am applying about 1.5 times the usual amount of regenerating cream and moisturizing cream.