CO₂ Resurfacing
Which conditions can be treated with CO₂ Resurfacing?
O₂ Laser Resurfacing treats the following concerns:
-Acne
-Scarring
-Deep Lines and wrinkles
-Other scarring
-Certain Keloids
-Skin tags
-Benign Moles
-DPN (Dermatosis PapulosaNigra)
-Deep Pigmented Spots
-Keratoses Pilaris
-Solar Keratosis
How does CO₂ Laser Resurfacing work?
CO₂ Laser Resurfacing uses laser energy to treat one spot per shot, therefore a controlled procedure to do small areas like skin tags.
However full face rejuvenation for lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes can be done with the CO₂ laser. For more information regarding this procedure please go to the Laser Facelift procedure.However full face rejuvenation for lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes can be done with the CO₂ laser. For more information regarding this procedure please go to the Laser Facelift procedure.
Who should consider a CO₂ Laser Resurfacing?
Anyone who hasDeep Lines and wrinkles, Skin Tags, scarring or benign moles that needs to flattened or removed. CO² Laser Resurfacing is safe to use on all skin types.
Which areas can be treated?
Any area on the body can be treated with CO₂ laser resurfacing.
What is a CO₂ Laser Resurfacing procedure like?
The procedure is fast, very effective and relatively pain-free.
How many CO₂ Laser Resurfacing procedures will I need?
It will depend on the number or size of areas/concerns treated. Generally it takes one procedure to completely remove a skin tag. But sometimes they do need a 2nd or 3rd treatment to flatten completely. In the case where deep pigmentation is treated, it will take between 2 and 3 treatments.
What should I expect after the treatment?
When small lesions have been removed, you can expect a small scab for a couple of days. This will fall off and heal quickly. All lesions heal quicker on the face, than on the body.
When bigger pigmented lesions were treated, it can take a bit longer to heal afterwards, especially if it was done on “off-face”.
Which special aftercare will I need?
It is important to follow our instructions, which may include some skincare products and instructions on how to use them. Your skin will be more sensitive to ultraviolet light after the procedure and you must therefore avoid direct sun exposure until fully healed. You should always use some level of sun protection to avoid sun damage and premature ageing of your skin.
