A CO2 Fractional resurfacing laser is carbon dioxide laser which precisely removes deep outer layers of damaged skin and stimulates the regeneration of healthy skin underneath. The CO2 treats fine to moderately deep wrinkles, photo damage, scarring, skin tone, texture, crepiness, and laxity. A fractionated CO2 treatment helps regenerate new collagen and consequently more youthful, healthier looking skin while allowing for shorter healing times and safer treatments than traditional methods. This is an ablative treatment and downtime should be expected.

Minimizes sun damage, acne scars, and fine lines

Improves skin texture and evens skin tone

Stimulates collagen for firmer, more youthful skin

May help treat skin lesions

Better long-term results

Creates a firmer and more youthful skin appearance

Minimal downtime for significant results

Carbon dioxide laser beams penetrate the top skin layers through micro channels reaching into the dermis. It creates tiny microscopic areas of thermal damage that stimulate new collagen production and replace damaged skin surface by new epidermal cells.

Fractional CO2 laser is a deep, ablative treatment for more intense cellular turnover. CO2 laser resurfacing is the original and most in-depth cosmetic laser treatment on the market. It is an ablative procedure, meaning that the laser energy destroys the outer layer of damaged cells to encourage new collagen production and prompt the body to create fresh, new skin. Recovery can take one to several weeks, but the results can be dramatic. Other lasers may be lighter or non ablative and do not yield as significant results.

Numbing cream will be applied prior to the procedure. During the procedure you may experience a warm sensation. Afterwards, the skin is cleansed and post-procedure skin care is applied. In general, the areas treated heal in 5 to 10 days, with some residual redness possible. Recovery time may be longer for more advanced settings and deeper lines. The redness in the laser-treated sites generally fades in two to three months, but may take as long as six months to fully disappear. You should avoid sun exposure for four weeks before and after laser treatment and liberally apply sunscreen.

Each client’s experience is individual, however it is typical to feel a warm sensation that is tolerable during treatment. This sensation can depend on the depth and area of treatment and an individual’s tolerance. Schedule a free consult to discuss options for comfort during your laser treatment.

Initial results will be apparent within weeks of treatment. Full results, however, can be seen 3-6 months after the initial treatment, once the skin has completely healed. Improvements from a CO2 laser procedure may be seen for many years after treatment.

Typically 1 session may be sufficient depending on your individualized desired results. Many patients also benefit from subsequent treatments at lower settings called “micro laser peels”.

Sessions generally take approximately 30 minutes, based on the area being treated. For patients requiring more intensive sessions, the duration of a session may run 30 minutes to up to an hour long.

Daily post-procedure sunscreen application is necessary after healing to protect the newly laser-resurfaced skin. You will receive thorough post-treatment instructions and skincare to assist you in your healing. Mineral makeup can be resumed after skin peeling has completed. Active products such as Retinol should be stopped for approximately six weeks after the procedure.

Yes, CO2 resurfacing offers advanced results and requires some downtime. Typically 3-7 days of redness, peeling, and swelling following treatment. Many clients prefer to schedule treatment when they have a short break from work and social obligations.

It is recommended to wait until the skin is healed.

No, recommended skin types 1-3. Our team of experts will help determine if this treatment is right for you.