CO2 LASER
The Carbon Dioxide (C02) Fractional Laser Resurfacing removes layers of skin in a fractionated method (columns of skin are removed, leaving the skin surrounding each column intact to aid in healing) to help reduce “age-spots”, lentigines, fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, uneven coloration, skin laxity, textural irregularities, dull tone, and a thinned collagen layer of the face, neck, and chest.
CO2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing is single best treatment for advanced skin damage and wrinkling. This one treatment is equivalent to having multiple other non-invasive treatments at once. The skin continues to improve over a period of 6 months following the procedure provided proper skincare is used and sun exposure is minimized.
The main negative aspect of the CO2 resurfacing is the downtime of procedure. It may take 7-10 days for the skin to heal. There is redness crusting, dryness, peeling and flaking (it is important to keep the skin moist after treatment) of skin. Social and occupational activities may have to be curtailed during this period. Skin will continue to age with time due to sun exposure, environment, stress, and overall health and lifestyle choices such as smoking. To maintain results, we recommend a healthy skincare routine.
