A system and method for laser skin resurfacing is provided. The system comprises a topical numbing composition, cryogenically cooled air, a fractional laser, and one or more topical compositions. The topical numbing composition and the cryogenically cooled air are operative to reduce patient pain and discomfort. The cryogenically cooled air is further operative to protect the patient's skin from thermal damage. The fractional laser is operative to ablate the patient's skin cells. The method comprises the steps of applying a topical numbing composition to an area of a patient's skin comprising the treatment area； directing cryogenically cooled air and a fractional laser to the treatment area； and applying one or more topical compositions to the treatment area. The system and method stimulates collagen production in the patient's skin, diminishes inflammation and damage to the patient's skin, reduces patient recovery time following a laser resurfacing procedure, and ultimately, maximizes patient satisfaction with the procedure.
