Recovery is usually pretty minimal with laser treatment. You might have some redness and slight swelling right after the procedure, but it typically subsides within a few hours to a day. Small scabs often form over the treated areas, but they're usually not very noticeable and fall off on their own within a week or two. Most people don't need to take any time off work. You'll want to keep the areas clean and possibly avoid direct sun exposure for a bit, but it's not a major disruption to daily life.