CO₂ Laser Resurfacing
CO₂ Laser
Patients always ask, what is the best overall skin rejuvenation treatment? One that takes care of wrinkles, blemishes and skin laxity, the one that makes your skin look younger, healthier and fresh.
Laser technology has advanced significantly since it was first developed in the 1970s. There are multiple type of devices that use different types of lasers, being the most popular the Nd-Yag, Erbium, Alexandrite, CO2 and recently the IPL (intense pulse light). Each one has been designed with certain characteristics to improve skin quality or reduce imperfections. But which one of the laser technologies is the best, different publications suggest that CO2 laser in fractional mode is the most effective treatment which will smooth the skin, even the tone, improve the texture, remove wrinkles and blemishes. Which is why it is considered the “Gold Standard” for skin rejuvenation.
The CO2 fractional laser will improve the overall quality of the skin, compared to a surgical facelift which will only pull and cut out the excess skin resulting which can result in a “strange” or evident look of having had surgery done.
Patients always ask, what is the best overall skin rejuvenation treatment? One that takes care of wrinkles, blemishes and skin laxity, the one that makes your skin look younger, healthier and fresh.
Laser technology has advanced significantly since it was first developed in the 1970s. There are multiple type of devices that use different types of lasers, being the most popular the Nd-Yag, Erbium, Alexandrite, CO2 and recently the IPL (intense pulse light). Each one has been designed with certain characteristics to improve skin quality or reduce imperfections. But which one of the laser technologies is the best, different publications suggest that CO2 laser in fractional mode is the most effective treatment which will smooth the skin, even the tone, improve the texture, remove wrinkles and blemishes. Which is why it is considered the “Gold Standard” for skin rejuvenation.
The CO2 fractional laser will improve the overall quality of the skin, compared to a surgical facelift which will only pull and cut out the excess skin resulting which can result in a “strange” or evident look of having had surgery done.
Key benefits of CO2 laser treatment:
Natural and healthy-looking skin
Fresh and smooth skin
Reduced pore size
Improvement of superficial wrinkles which can’t be treated with botulinum toxin
Uniform colouration of the skin tone
Brighter and glowing skin
Thickening of that thinning ageing skin
Improvement of acne scars and spots
Redness and rosacea get better
Laser technology has advancedsignificantly since it was first developed in the1970s. There are multiple type of devices that use different types of lasers, being themost popular the Nd-Yag, Erbium, Alexandrite, CO2 and recently the IPL (intensepulse light). Each one has been designed with certain characteristics to improve skinquality or reduce imperfections. But which one of the laser technologies is the best, different publications suggestthat CO2 laser in fractional mode is the most effective treatment which will smooththe skin, even the tone, improve the texture, remove wrinkles and blemishes. Whichis why it is considered the “Gold Standard” for skin rejuvenation
The CO2 fractional laser will improve the overall quality of the skin, compared to asurgical facelift which will only pull and cut out the excess skin resulting which canresult in a “strange” or evident look of having had surgery done.The laser works by shooting miniscule laser beams in a grid shape, these high-speedimpulses at a controlled time and settings in strict control keeps skin safe atdeeper layers. The localised shots, which will make the skin look like dots comparedto the untreated skin. This stage is the initial part of the procedure in which there isdowntime which can be of up to 2 to 5 days, in which the treated skin will be inflamed(redness, swelling and warm) and look blotchy due to the laser shots, hence it is the“downtime phase”.
HOW IT WORKS
There is temporary discomfort due to the inflammation, which mayfeel like a “mild”sunburn and there usually is no need to take any pain killers. This temporarydiscomfort compensates with incredible anti-aging effect for the skin.The treated skin needs special care and following the doctor recommendations iscrucial for a quick recovery, this is all explain in our aftercare leaflet, so don’t worry.Once the downtime phase ceases, the pre-existing protein skin structures will clotand collapse, producing contraction and triggering the start of a natural recoveryprocess which will create new collagen and elastin fibres. This will be happeningover the first month after treatment, which is why he call it the “regenerationphase”.
PHASES AND timing
Immediately after the treatment starts the “downtime phase” which lasts from to 2 to 5 days, this is when the skin is delicate and you will need to take excellent care of it to achieve the best results.
After the “downtime phase” ceases and the skin sloughing has finished, you will be in the “regeneration phase” in which your skin begins to produce new collagen and fully heals over the first month.
Collagen production continues beyond the first month, with the most evident results after the second month which is when you see the magic!
HOW IT LOOKS
The overall process of skin rejuvenation can vary from person-to-person dueindividual characteristics like age, cultural background, lifestyle, stress levels, smoking habits, diet and exercise, hence exact results cannot be establishedhowever the laser treatment has proven to achieve evident results in patientstreated, due to the laser’s effect on restructuring skin structures
The results are clearly visible after the first month prior to the treatment, as theregenerating phase has allowed the treated skin to recover and untreated skin toimprove. It is in the second month we will see a clear reduction of blemishes,improvementof skin quality (colour and texture), reduction of pore size and acnescars. The overall result will be younger looking and feeling skin.Key benefits of CO2 laser treatment, after just 1 session:-Natural and healthy-looking skin-Fresh and smooth skin-Reduced pore size-Improvement of superficial wrinkles which can’t be treated with botulinum toxin-Uniform colouration of the skin tone-Brighter and glowing skin-Thickening of that thinning ageing skin-Improvement of acne scars and spots-Redness and rosacea get better.
Advantages:
Proven effectivity over other devices, confirmed over the years.Done by an expert, it works well on all skin types.Long-lasting results (over a year), new skin collagen grows continues to be createdup to 3 months after the treatment.Specific target areas can be treated.There is no border or significant colour difference between areas treated anduntreated.Short downtime (5 days), compared to surgery or phenol peel.Patient goes back to normal daily routine after the third day.Following doctor’s recommendations, the patient has hardly any risks.Almost painless, discomfort is described as a mild sunburn.
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The above prices are only a guide, these may vary according to individual requirements and payment is due the day of the treatment or when a plan of treatments is agreed. Any procedure will only take place after a medical consultation, in which you will be asked to respond truthfully a record of your medical history and on the day of each procedure you will be asked to read and sign a consent form accordingly. Results and longevity varies from each individual, dependent on factors that not solely include age, genetics, skin type, medical history and lifestyle.