CO2 Laser resurfacing is a cutting edge aesthetic procedure that uses a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser to improve the appearance of the skin. The laser targets both layers of the skin, removing damaged tissue through a process called ablation. This stimulates collagen production and encourages the growth of new, healthier skin. CO2 Laser resurfacing can help treat a variety of skin issues including fine lines, wrinkles and scarring.
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How does CO2 Laser resurfacing work?
The laser creates small, controlled micro burns on the skin to remove both the epidermis and upper dermis. This triggers the body’s natural healing process, stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin and boosting collagen production. Resurfacing the epidermis improves skin texture, fine lines, pigmentation and areas of skin damage, as well as giving you a refreshed skin ‘glow’ that is the marker of healthy refreshed skin. At the same time the energy delivered to the dermis stimulates collagen renewal to continue the tightening process and improve deeper scars or wrinkles. With a deeper LASER treatment you will see your skin continue to improve for up to 6 months post treatment. We can tailor your CO2 LASER therapy to your skin needs addressing multiple concerns such as: Age spots and pigmentation, Sun damage, Uneven skin tone, ‘Dull’ complexion, Skin texture concerns, Fine as well as deeper wrinkles, Skin lesions.
The laser creates small, controlled micro burns on the skin to remove both the epidermis and upper dermis. This triggers the body’s natural healing process, stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin and boosting collagen production.
Resurfacing the epidermis improves skin texture, fine lines, pigmentation and areas of skin damage, as well as giving you a refreshed skin ‘glow’ that is the marker of healthy refreshed skin.
At the same time the energy delivered to the dermis stimulates collagen renewal to continue the tightening process and improve deeper scars or wrinkles. With a deeper LASER treatment you will see your skin continue to improve for up to 6 months post treatment.
Following your treatment, you should expect to see improved skin texture, tone and firmness, and visibly reduced wrinkles, pore size and acne scarring. Although the results may appear immediately, you will see continuous improvement over the following 6 months.
CO2 laser skin resurfacing is suitable for a wide range of patients of varying ages and with a number of skin concerns and conditions.
Patients must however, wait 6 months after giving birth or ceasing breastfeeding, before undergoing this procedure. This period is necessary to allow for post-pregnancy hormones to return to normal, consistent levels.
Depending on the depth of treatment CO2 laser can be performed using a topical anaesthetic cream, local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic to minimise discomfort. Following treatment the area will be hot, resembling the feeling of sunburn. Skin will appear red and hot to the touch immediately after treatment, with symptoms comparable to mild sunburn for 3 – 4 days. You will experience mild itching and visible crusting of the skin for around 10 days.
Face
Neck
Décolletage
Hands
Scars
Depending on the concerns, the treatment can be performed under local or general anaesthetic to ensure the client’s total comfort for the duration of the procedure.
60 - 90 Minutes
The laser creates small, controlled micro burns on the skin to remove both the epidermis and upper dermis. This triggers the body’s natural healing process, stimulating the growth of new, healthy skin and boosting collagen production.
Brighter skin, improvement of skin texture, smoothing of wrinkles and treatment of scars.
Skin will appear red and hot to the touch immediately after treatment, with symptoms comparable to mild sunburn for 3 - 4 days. You will experience mild itching and visible crusting of the skin for around 10 days, with slight pinkness subsiding in around 3 weeks.
Generally, your surgeon may advise treatment every few years as maintenance.
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