Resurfacing addresses the overt cutaneous stigmata of photoaging and improves rhytides and dyschromia not amenable to the wide array of facial rejuvenative surgeries. The agents range from mild exfoliating topical products to a variety of peeling agents, abrasive techniques, and CO₂ lasers. The selection of the appropriate modality depends on a host of factors including skin type, depth of pathology and defect, and risk and morbidity associated with each technique. Each technique, however, is not mutually exclusive, and frequently optimal results are obtained not only by combining different resurfacing techniques, but also by complementing them with surgical intervention. Facial rejuvenative procedures should be prioritized according to the patient's concerns and scheduled to optimize wound healing.