CO2 laser resurfacing is a rejuvenating treatment that effectively reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. It also addresses brown spots and tightens the skin on the face, neck, chest, and hands, arms and legs. CO2 laser skin resurfacing is a non-surgical procedure performed under topical anesthesia, allowing you to rest comfortably. While the results are long-lasting, maintenance sessions are required for sustained anti-aging.

What is CO2 Laser Resurfacing?

CO2 laser resurfacing involves the removal of the top layer of skin to address various concerns such as wrinkles, fine lines, uneven skin tone, and scarring. Fractional CO2 laser emits pulses of light energy, vaporizing specific areas of the skin while leaving normal skin in between burn dots, as well as stimulates collagen production with remarkable skin tightening results. The vaporized tissue then heals by peeling, significantly reducing the appearance sun damage spots, scar and wrinkles.

How Does It Work?

When used by a qualified physician, laser Skin Resurfacing is safe and effective. It removes the damaged skin layer while stimulating collagen production, resulting in healthier, younger-looking skin. The treatment begins with the numbing of the area using a topical anesthetic for 45 minutes, after which the laser beam is pulsed into the skin. For very sensitive clients, we also offer analgesic tablets prior to procedure in addition to topical numbing cream. This procedure diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, uneven skin tone, texture problems, enlarged pores, as well as and sun damage spots, age spots, and other pigmentation irregularities.

What Are the Common Side Effects?

Individuals with darker skin tones are more prone to develop dark pigmentation spots after healing process, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which can be treated with a bleaching cream and other melanin suppressing agents medications. It is crucial to avoid excessive sun exposure after laser treatment to minimize complications. Your doctor’s aftercare instructions will include topical ointments, anti-inflammatory medication, and antibiotics to reduce redness, swelling and help the skin heal.

How Long Does It Take to Heal?

It takes a few weeks for your skin to fully heal but the initial downtime is 7-10 days, during which your skin will feel like sandpaper, with some itching, stinging and pealing. Some oozing of yellow liquid, and crusting are also normal symptoms that will subside as your skin heals during the first 3 days. The treated areas should heal within 10days in most cases, but more aggressively treated areas may take up to 4 week to heal, and new color normalization may take 3 -6 months. It is essential to avoid exposing the treated areas to sunlight until the skin has completely healed. For the first 3 days we advisable applying protective jelly like Aquaphor to the treated area, then switch to moisturizing cream on the 4^th day, and start use SPF40+ Sunscreen in the second week.

What Are the Costs?

Similar to other cosmetic treatments, laser skin resurfacing is not covered by insurance. The Cost varies from physician to physician and geographical areas. Most physicians determine the cost based on the complexity of the procedure, and the time or skills involved on the areas to be treated. Please contact our office for in depth consultation.

Conclusion

CO2 laser correction vaporizes the top layers of your skin, effectively diminishing wrinkles and scars while promoting collagen production for healthier and tighter skin. Achieving the desired results may require multiple treatment sessions with an experienced laser specialist. The recovery period typically lasts about 7-10 days, and involves some swollen, redness, itchy skin, and sandpaper like skin feeling. Our aftercare instructions help skin heal faster and shorten the downtime symptoms significantly.

If you are looking for effective and safe laser skin rejuvenation treatment, then get your consultation at Vida Skin Beauty Center with Dr. Abovian now! Learn more about CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing, and UnderEyes Dark Circles and Bags Reduction. and Non-surgical CO2 Laser Madonna Eyelid lift.