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CO₂ Resurfacing laser
Over time, the skin undergoes predictable changes: collagen declines, texture becomes uneven, pigment becomes more pronounced, and lines and laxity begin to appear. CO₂ Resurfacing Laser addresses these concerns at their source by resurfacing damaged skin and stimulating new collagen for smoother, firmer, more even-toned skin.
WHAT IS CO₂ RESURFACING LASER?
CO₂ Resurfacing Laser is a carbon dioxide laser system used for precise skin resurfacing and rejuvenation, delivering controlled micro-ablative pulses that remove damaged skin while stimulating collagen for smoother, firmer texture. It’s considered superior to many older CO₂ and non-ablative lasers because its computer-controlled, fractional delivery minimizes heat damage to surrounding tissue, allowing faster healing and customizable intensity for both mild and dramatic results. This precision allows significant improvement in wrinkles, scars, and tone often in fewer sessions than other technologies.
HOW DOES CO₂ RESURFACING LASER WORK?
CO₂ lasers work by emitting a 10,600-nm wavelength that is absorbed by water in the skin, precisely vaporizing damaged tissue and creating controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen remodeling and new skin formation. CO₂ Resurfacing Laser utilizes advanced fractional and computer-guided delivery to control depth, density, and thermal impact with far greater precision than older, fully ablative CO₂ devices. This allows for powerful resurfacing and skin tightening while minimizing unnecessary heat damage, reducing downtime, and customizing treatments to the patient’s desired level of correction.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF
CO₂ resurfacing laser?
This advanced CO₂ Resurfacing Laser treatment delivers powerful rejuvenation for patients seeking smoother, tighter, and more radiant skin. Benefits include the following:
- Customizable treatment intensity (light refresh to deep resurfacing)
- Improves fine lines and wrinkles
- Stimulates collagen production
- Tightens lax skin
- Improves acne scars and surgical scars
- Improves skin texture and tone
- Reduces sun damage and pigmentation irregularities
- Minimizes pore size appearance
- Fractional technology for faster healing
- Fewer treatments needed compared to many non-ablative lasers
WHAT DOES CO₂ resurfacing laser TREATMENT FEEL LIKE?
A treatment with CO₂ Resurfacing Laser typically feels warm and prickly, similar to a snapping or heat sensation, but a strong topical numbing cream is applied beforehand to keep you comfortable. After treatment, the skin feels tight and sunburned, with redness and swelling that peak in the first few days. Lighter treatments may involve 1-2 days of mild redness and flaking, while deeper resurfacing can require 5–10 days of social downtime as the skin heals and renews. Over the following weeks, collagen continues to build, revealing smoother, firmer, more radiant skin.
WHAT MAKES our CO₂ resurfacing laser DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CO₂ lasers?
Our CO₂ Resurfacing Laser stands apart from other CO₂ lasers because it allows precise customization of energy, depth, and density to match each patient’s goals and tolerance for downtime. Treatments can be dialed down for light resurfacing that improves texture and pigment with minimal recovery, or dialed up for deeper resurfacing that stimulates significant collagen production and skin tightening. This level of control means patients aren’t locked into a one-intensity approach—they can choose the level of transformation that fits their lifestyle and desired results.
WHAT IS THE COST OF CO₂ RESURFACING LASER TREATMENTS?
Your cost will depend on the level of treatment needed. For our Light Refresh CO₂ peel, the cost is $525. For our Moderate level CO₂, the cost is $1,525. For our Aggressive CO₂, the cost is $2,525. We also require you to purchase our Essentials recovery kit $245 if you are getting the Light Refresh CO₂, which includes a curated selection of skincare products that will optimize your recovery and results. If you are receiving a Moderate or Aggressive level CO₂, we require you to purchase our Pro-Recovery System $595 , which includes everything in the Essentials Recovery Kit, as well as LifeLine Stem Cells Cream and PDGF.
HOW SOON WILL I SEE RESULTS FROM CO₂ RESURFACING LASER TREATMENTS?
With CO₂, Resurfacing Laser initial improvements can be seen once the skin heals—typically within 7–10 days—as texture looks smoother and pigment appears more even. However, the most impressive results develop gradually over the next 4–12 weeks as new collagen forms, leading to continued tightening and refinement. Skin often continues to improve for several months after treatment.
HOW MANY CO₂ RESURFACING LASER
TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED ?
Results may vary depending on age, skin texture, or sun damaged skin, and the level of intensity of the CO₂ treatment. For light CO₂, you will need 4-5 treatments. For moderate CO₂, you will need 1-2 treatments. With aggressive CO₂, you will see long lasting results with one treatment.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING MY RECOVERY PERIOD AFTER CO₂ RESURFACING LASER?
Recovery after a light CO₂ Resurfacing Laser typically involves very minimal downtime, with mild redness and swelling for 1-2 days, similar to a mild sunburn. Recovery after a moderate to aggressive CO₂ Resurfacing Laser typically includes redness, swelling, and crusting for a few days. Social downtime is 5-6 days for the moderate level CO₂, and 7-10 days for the aggressive level CO₂. The skin often develops a bronzed appearance followed by light crusting or flaking as the treated tissue sheds. This process usually lasts about 5–7 days for lighter treatments and up to 7–10 days for deeper resurfacing, revealing fresher, smoother skin underneath.
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