A 1927nm laser that targets surface pigment and sun damage without going any deeper than it has to — brighter, more even skin with just a few days of recovery. Performed personally by Dr. Amir Mortazavi, MD.
ReVive is a 1927nm Thulium laser developed by Rohrer, and Plump Medical Spa is among the first five practices in the country to offer it — ahead of its official September 2026 release. It works by targeting water in the skin. Because water absorbs this wavelength so strongly, the laser's energy stays confined almost entirely to the epidermis — the outermost 200 to 300 microns of skin — rather than traveling deeper into the dermis the way Erbium or CO2 lasers do.
That shallow depth is the entire point. It means ReVive treats what actually lives at the surface — sun spots, dullness, early photodamage, uneven tone — without the broader tissue disruption that comes with deeper resurfacing. The result is a laser that produces real, visible brightening with a fraction of the downtime.
The laser's fractional head, equipped with rollers for smooth, comfortable delivery, creates microscopic treatment zones that convert surface pigment and damaged tissue into fine debris. Over the following days, this debris migrates to the skin's surface and sheds away as light bronzing or peeling, while the healthy epidermis underneath regenerates and collagen production is stimulated. Most patients can see and feel this process happening — it's not subtle, it's just fast.
ReVive's primary strength is brightness and surface pigment. It also produces mild texture improvement as the skin renews, but texture and deeper correction are not its focus — for that, Erbium/FraX or CO2 resurfacing go further.
ReVive is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of benign pigmented lesions — including lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), and ephelides (freckles).
All three fractional lasers at Plump treat different depths of concern. Dr. Mortazavi will help you choose the right one — or combination — based on what your skin actually needs.
For pigment that sits deeper in the skin — stubborn melasma, tattoo-adjacent concerns — PicoLazer uses a different mechanism entirely and may be the better fit. ReVive's safety profile also makes it a lower-risk option for pigmentation concerns in darker skin tones, since it produces less heat-related trauma than deeper resurfacing lasers.
PicoLazer and ReVive treat pigment at different depths through entirely different mechanisms. Rather than choosing one, The Pigment Protocol combines both across a structured series — PicoLazer addressing deeper, more stubborn pigment, ReVive addressing surface tone and brightness — for patients who want pigment correction handled comprehensively, top to bottom.
ReVive fills a real gap for patients who want visible results without the recovery that comes with Erbium or CO2. Dr. Mortazavi assesses whether a concern is truly surface-level before recommending it — if the issue lives deeper in the skin, he'll say so and recommend the laser that actually addresses it. Every treatment is performed personally.
What is ReVive and what does it treat?
ReVive is a 1927nm Thulium laser by Rohrer, FDA-intended for the treatment of actinic keratosis and benign pigmented lesions including lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), and ephelides (freckles). It primarily targets surface pigment and brightness concerns, with mild texture improvement as a secondary benefit.
Is ReVive the same as other Thulium lasers?
ReVive uses the same 1927nm Thulium wavelength found in other fractional resurfacing devices, but is a distinct platform manufactured by Rohrer. Plump Medical Spa is among the first five practices in the country to offer this specific device, ahead of its official September 2026 release.
How is ReVive different from Erbium/FraX or CO2?
ReVive's 1927nm wavelength is absorbed almost entirely by water in the epidermis, so treatment stays confined to the top 200 to 300 microns of skin. Erbium and CO2 penetrate deeper into the dermis, producing stronger texture and resurfacing results but requiring more downtime. ReVive trades some depth for a significantly faster recovery.
How much downtime does ReVive require?
Typically 1 to 3 days of mild redness and light bronzing as surface pigment sheds. Most patients return to normal activities and makeup within a few days — significantly less than the recovery associated with Erbium or CO2 resurfacing.
Is ReVive safe for darker skin tones?
ReVive is designed to be safe and effective for most skin types. It carries a lower risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation than more aggressive resurfacing lasers because it stays superficial and produces less heat-related trauma. Dr. Mortazavi still assesses each patient's skin type individually before treatment.
How many ReVive sessions are needed?
Most patients see meaningful improvement over a series of 3 to 5 sessions spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart, with visible surface shedding and brightening within about a week of each treatment.
Is there a package that combines ReVive with other pigment treatments?
Yes. The Pigment Protocol combines ReVive with PicoLazer across a structured series, addressing surface pigment and deeper, more stubborn pigment together for comprehensive correction.
Dr. Mortazavi will assess your skin and confirm whether ReVive is the right fit for your goals.
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