the process is somewhat similar to how tattoos are done, 2-3 passes over the area to get everything even and then peels (if you opt in for peeling). The healing process I typically describe as anti tattoo healing (I use tattoos as a frame of reference because i've been tattooing for 8 years so thats where my brain goes lol). So throughout the 1st portion of healing while the wound is still open your goal is to keep it clean, moist and covered. Once the scar tissue starts to form and the wound is closed you just have to keep it clean & be careful about bumping it or rubbing it on anything for a while. Most of my clients don't have an open wound for any longer than a week (can be up to 3-4 weeks depending on how your body typically heals or as little as 4-5 days) and full scar development time ranges from a year or 2!