CO2 Fractional Laser

Your Questions Answered

WHAT IS CO2 FRACTIONAL LASER?

The 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.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The laser beam from a CO2 laser is divided up (fractionated) into thousands of very narrow shafts of light which make tiny holes through the surface of the skin. As the skin heals this leads to the formation of new healthy collagen to tighten the skin and smooth out the acne scars.

HOW LONG DO RESULTS LAST?

The quality of the skin texture continues to improve in the new skin over the coming months as the generation of new collagen simulates healthier and younger looking skin. The patient will continue to see the results develop for up to six months with new collagen regeneration that plumps up the skin.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Erythema – The laser treated areas have a distinctive redness representing increased blood flow due to the growth of the superficial tissue and collagen. It will gradually fade during the first few days.
Inflammation – Treatment with co2 fractional laser presents a minimal amount of swelling that can last up to 24 hours.
Hyperpigmentation – This is presented normally on the third day of the procedure but then begins to shed and reveal younger healthy looking skin.